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Legislation Regulating Pesticides Flashcards

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FDA

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Food and Drug Act

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MBCA

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Migratory Birds Convention Act

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FA

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Fisheries Act

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TDG

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Transaction of Dangerous Goods Act

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OHS

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Occupation Health and Safety Act

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SRA

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Species at Risk Act

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CLC

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Canada Labour Code

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NFC

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National Fire Code

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PMRA

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Pest Management Regularly Agency

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

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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

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

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Domestic
Commercial
Restricted
Manufacturing

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What is the definition of domestic use for pesticides?

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

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What is the definition of commercial use for pesticides?

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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.

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What is the definition of restricted use for pesticides?

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

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What is the definition of manufacturing use for pesticides?

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

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Can pesticides be used on food crops?

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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

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MRL

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Maximum Residue Limit

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18
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What are the 4 preventative measures to not exceed MRL’s

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

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

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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

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20
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Which piece of federal legislation directly regulates pesticides?

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Pest Control Products Act

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21
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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

A

Using a pesticide on food crops

22
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Which class of pesticide generally has the smallest container?
Commercial
Domestic
Manufacturing
Restricted

A

Domestic

23
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Which piece of legislation prohibits allowing pesticides to runoff or drift into streams?

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Fisheries Act

24
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Which 3 classes of “dangerous goods” apply to pesticides?

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Flammable liquids, toxic, and environmental hazards

25
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What is the best way to prevent excessive pesticide residue in food crops?

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Read and follow the label

26
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Once a pesticide has a registration number from health Canada, what activity is allowed?

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

27
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According to the PCP Act, how often must a pesticide be re-evaluated for registration purposes?

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Every 15 years

28
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According to the Food and Drugs Act, what must be proven to health Canada about the pesticide?

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The product can be used safely

29
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According to National Fire Code regulations, what must an employer do when storing pesticides?

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Develop and emergency plan

30
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According to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, what must an applicator do when transporting a pesticide classes as dangerous goods?

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Use appropriate dangerous goods signs on vehicle

31
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EPEA

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Environmental protection and enhancement act

32
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How far is the restricted zone for application near water?

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30 meters

33
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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

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All of the above

34
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Which activities regulated by the Alberta environmental protection and enhancement act and regulations?

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Sales of pesticides
Storage of pesticide products
Registration of users

35
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Prior to conducting a pesticide application within 30 meters of an open body of water, what must pesticide users do?

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

36
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When storing commercial pesticides, what is required of applicators?

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

37
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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?

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

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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?

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

39
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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?

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Yes and they also need to provide notification to the application

40
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To recertify their certificate, what must an applicator do?

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

41
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Which Alberta legislation requires workers to protect their health and safety?

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Occupational health and safety act

42
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According to her occupational health and safety act, if a worker man be exposed to a pesticide, what must the employer do?

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Provide personal protective equipment and proper use training

43
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If an employer thinks that work may harm employees, what must the employer do?

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Eliminate the hazard or control the hazard

44
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When does an employer need to provide shower facilities at a work site?

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When employees may be contaminated by harmful substances

45
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When does a worker have to wear personal protective equipment?

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When they are told by the employer

46
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When an employee has to work alone, what must the employer provide?

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

47
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According to the weed control act, how must noxious weeds be handled?

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The weed must be picked or sprayed with a pesticide

48
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According to the agricultural pest act, what kind of pest is Richardson’s ground squirrel and how should it be handled?

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

49
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The wildlife act prohibits an individual from using a pesticide to control wildlife except under what circumstances?

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Wildlife is a pest under the agricultural pest act

50
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What aquatic species are of greatest risk of introduction in Alberta waters?

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Flowering rush
Zebra and Quagga mussels
Eurasian water milfoil

51
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What procedures should Alberta boaters conduct to ensure they don’t bring aquatic invasive species into Alberta?

A

Clean, drain and dry their boat and equipment

52
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What are the requirements of the workplace hazardous material information system with regard to pesticides?

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

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