Section 7: Safety

Question 1

If the label states that contact with the skin should be avoided, what is the minimum amount of protective equipment you should wear?

Answer 1

Chemical resistant gloves, long sleeve shirt and pants/ coveralls, waterproof boots, water repellent hat.

Question 2

List the steps which must be taken when washing pesticide contaminated clothing.

Answer 2

Pre soak clothing, was a few garments at a time, use hot water on the longest cycle, use a heavy duty detergent, wash clothing again, hang outside until dry, clean the washing machine.

Question 3

When you are working with pesticides, leather work boots provide adequate protection from pesticide. True or false.

Answer 3

false

Question 4

The legs of pants or coveralls should be worn inside the boots when working with pesticides?

Answer 4

false

Question 5

Prescription eye glasses provide adequate protection when working with pesticides. True or false.

Answer 5

false

Question 6

When is respiratory protection most often required when handling pesticides?

Answer 6

Usually during mixing and loading

Question 7

When should the cartridges be changed on pesticide respirators?

Answer 7

Whenever you can start to taste or smell pesticides.
Breathing becomes difficult
Time interval specified by the manufacturer has elapsed
At least once a year

Question 8

Why would a respirator not fit properly?

Answer 8

Beard or other facial hair
Respirator may be defective
The respirator was not fit tested by the user

Question 9

How often should you test to see if a respirator is a good fit for the user?

Answer 9

Everytime it is put on.