Pesticide Safety

Question 1

Which is not an air-purifying respirator?
A. Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Respirator
B. Mechanical Filter Respirator
C. Chemical Cartridge Respirator
D. Canister Respirator

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Gloves and boots worn when handling pesticides should be made of: 
A. Leather 
B. Lined Rubber 
C. Unlined rubber 
D. Canvas 
E. None of the above

Answer 2

C

Question 3

(True or False)

The most common route of pesticide exposure leading to poisoning is inhalation.

Answer 3

FALSE (Dermal Exposure aka skin absorption)

Question 4

If pesticide is spilled on the skin or clothing, the first reaction should be to:
A. Remove contaminated clothing and put on clean clothing.
B. Call a doctor immediately.
C. Find the label.
D. Remove contaminated clothing and wash the affected area with soap and water.
E. Do nothing; most pesticides are not particularly hazardous.
F. Amputate the limb immediately to keep the pesticide from spreading through the blood to the rest of your body.

Answer 4

D

Question 5

When filling a tank with water, backsiphoning is prevented by:
A. Attaching an anti-backflo valve to the hose
B. Keeping the hose above the level of water in the spray tank.
C. Avoiding water sources with fluctuating pressure
D. Using a bucket to fill the tank.
E. All of the above.

Answer 5

E

Question 6

Pesticide respirators should be approved by the:
A. National institute for occupational Safety and Health
B. Washington State Department of Agriculture
C. Environmental Protection Agency
D. Occupational Safety and health Administration
E. National Institute of Standards and Technology

Answer 6

A