Legislation Regulating Pesticides

Question 1

FDA

Answer 1

Food and Drug Act

Question 2

MBCA

Answer 2

Migratory Birds Convention Act

Question 3

FA

Answer 3

Fisheries Act

Question 4

TDG

Answer 4

Transaction of Dangerous Goods Act

Question 5

OHS

Answer 5

Occupation Health and Safety Act

Question 6

SRA

Answer 6

Species at Risk Act

Question 7

CLC

Answer 7

Canada Labour Code

Question 8

NFC

Answer 8

National Fire Code

Question 9

PMRA

Answer 9

Pest Management Regularly Agency

Question 10

What are the 5 responsibilities for pesticide applicators under the PCP act?

Answer 10

To possess and use only registered pesticides unless special authorization is given
Follow instructions on the label for use, storage and safety
Follow the label for disposal of unused product
Not repacking pesticides for distribution
Not advertising a pest control product in the way that is false or misleading

Question 11

What are the 4 classes for pesticide products that is regulated by PCP

Answer 11

Domestic
Commercial
Restricted
Manufacturing

Question 12

What is the definition of domestic use for pesticides?

Answer 12

Use in and around the home, handle safely with minimal protective clothing and without special training

Question 13

What is the definition of commercial use for pesticides?

Answer 13

For use in agriculture, forestry, landscape, industry and other commercial operations. Active ingredients may be the same as domestic class but with a higher concentration, which can pose a higher risk to exposure.

Question 14

What is the definition of restricted use for pesticides?

Answer 14

Pesticides used for commercial with certain limitations on the label, usually due to the toxicity of the pesticide.

Question 15

What is the definition of manufacturing use for pesticides?

Answer 15

Used for manufacturing, formulating and repackaging of pesticides, and not to be used by applicators

Question 16

Can pesticides be used on food crops?

Answer 16

Yes, the specific pesticide has to be registered through health Canada before is can be used on any crops that are intended for human consumption, with a maximum residue limit established

Question 17

MRL

Answer 17

Maximum Residue Limit

Question 18

What are the 4 preventative measures to not exceed MRL’s

Answer 18

Pesticide label rates
Days to harvest statements
Number of applications allowed per crop/season
Other label recommendations

Question 19

Under the MBCA, what are the 3 laws that is an offence when committed?

Answer 19

Use pesticides to control these birds (ducks, geese, and other migratory birds)
Release pesticides or other substances harmful to migratory birds into waters or areas they frequent
Harm these birds, their nest or eggs without permission to do so

Question 20

Which piece of federal legislation directly regulates pesticides?

Answer 20

Pest Control Products Act

Question 21

According to the Pest Control Products Act which of the following is legal?
Using a pesticide with an EPA number but no PCP registration number
Using a pesticide to control a pest not mentioned on the pesticide label
Using a pesticide on food crops
Repackaging pesticides into smaller packages for purchases who need only small quantities

Answer 21

Using a pesticide on food crops

Question 22

Which class of pesticide generally has the smallest container?
Commercial
Domestic
Manufacturing
Restricted

Answer 22

Domestic

Question 23

Which piece of legislation prohibits allowing pesticides to runoff or drift into streams?

Answer 23

Fisheries Act

Question 24

Which 3 classes of “dangerous goods” apply to pesticides?

Answer 24

Flammable liquids, toxic, and environmental hazards

Question 25

What is the best way to prevent excessive pesticide residue in food crops?

Answer 25

Read and follow the label

Question 26

Once a pesticide has a registration number from health Canada, what activity is allowed?

Answer 26

Manufacturing of the pesticide Sale of the pesticide Use of the pesticide

Question 27

According to the PCP Act, how often must a pesticide be re-evaluated for registration purposes?

Answer 27

Every 15 years

Question 28

According to the Food and Drugs Act, what must be proven to health Canada about the pesticide?

Answer 28

The product can be used safely

Question 29

According to National Fire Code regulations, what must an employer do when storing pesticides?

Answer 29

Develop and emergency plan

Question 30

According to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, what must an applicator do when transporting a pesticide classes as dangerous goods?

Answer 30

Use appropriate dangerous goods signs on vehicle

Question 31

EPEA

Answer 31

Environmental protection and enhancement act

Question 32

How far is the restricted zone for application near water?

Answer 32

30 meters

Question 33

Pest managers must register with the government before applying pesticides to which of the following? On forest land For hire or reward On public land All of the above

Answer 33

All of the above

Question 34

Which activities regulated by the Alberta environmental protection and enhancement act and regulations?

Answer 34

Sales of pesticides Storage of pesticide products Registration of users

Question 35

Prior to conducting a pesticide application within 30 meters of an open body of water, what must pesticide users do?

Answer 35

Apply the pesticide according to the environmental code of practice for pesticides

Question 36

When storing commercial pesticides, what is required of applicators?

Answer 36

Pesticide must be stored away form food and food crops Adequate ventilation provided for storage building Informing fire department of location

Question 37

What would a person need to provide to a vendor to purchase a schedule 2 pesticide containing 2,4-D, dicamba and mecoprop to control weeds?

Answer 37

A pesticide applicator certificate Verification that they are a farmer Verification that they are an acreage owner

Question 38

According to the environmental code of practice for pesticides, which statement is correct about an applicator wanting to use 2,4-D to control brush that is 1 meter in height within 1 meter of an open body of water?

Answer 38

Brush can be controlled but not with 2,4-D

Question 39

Does the landlord need a pesticide applicator certificate to apply a schedule 3 (Domestic) pesticide inside a tenant’s suite in a multi-family dwelling?

Answer 39

Yes and they also need to provide notification to the application

Question 40

To recertify their certificate, what must an applicator do?

Answer 40

Apply for recertification Obtain 15 continuing education credits Ensure their credits are approved for their classes of certificate

Question 41

Which Alberta legislation requires workers to protect their health and safety?

Answer 41

Occupational health and safety act

Question 42

According to her occupational health and safety act, if a worker man be exposed to a pesticide, what must the employer do?

Answer 42

Provide personal protective equipment and proper use training

Question 43

If an employer thinks that work may harm employees, what must the employer do?

Answer 43

Eliminate the hazard or control the hazard

Question 44

When does an employer need to provide shower facilities at a work site?

Answer 44

When employees may be contaminated by harmful substances

Question 45

When does a worker have to wear personal protective equipment?

Answer 45

When they are told by the employer

Question 46

When an employee has to work alone, what must the employer provide?

Answer 46

Radio or telephone contact with an applicator and adequate PPE to control the hazard at the worksite

Question 47

According to the weed control act, how must noxious weeds be handled?

Answer 47

The weed must be picked or sprayed with a pesticide

Question 48

According to the agricultural pest act, what kind of pest is Richardson’s ground squirrel and how should it be handled?

Answer 48

It is a nuisance pest and farmers have the authority to control it

Question 49

The wildlife act prohibits an individual from using a pesticide to control wildlife except under what circumstances?

Answer 49

Wildlife is a pest under the agricultural pest act

Question 50

What aquatic species are of greatest risk of introduction in Alberta waters?

Answer 50

Flowering rush Zebra and Quagga mussels Eurasian water milfoil

Question 51

What procedures should Alberta boaters conduct to ensure they don’t bring aquatic invasive species into Alberta?

Answer 51

Clean, drain and dry their boat and equipment

Question 52

What are the requirements of the workplace hazardous material information system with regard to pesticides?

Answer 52

Workers must understand the pesticide label Workers must understand the material safety data sheet Workers must know how to properly store and handle pesticides