TB 9 Organic Phosphates-Insecticides

Question 1

What is the most commonly used group of insecticides?

Answer 1

parathion

Question 2

What is parathion referred as?

Answer 2

Nerve Gas

Question 3

What are “5” common trade names insecticides to watch for ?

Answer 3

1. Parathion
2. HETP
3. OMPA II
4. TEPP
5. EPN

Question 4

Insecticides are absorbed through…

Answer 4

skin

mouth

mucous membranes of the eyes

respiratory tract.

Question 5

Exposure Symptoms ?

Answer 5

Sweat
Headache
Increased Salivation 
Tears
Dizziness
Nausea

(SHIT D’z Nuts)

Question 6

Exposure symptoms: pupils of the eye become _____

Answer 6

Smaller

Question 7

Exposure Symptoms: muscles in the eyelids and tongue may _____

Answer 7

“Twitch”

Question 8

Treatment : _______is the antidote.

Answer 8

Atropine

Question 9

Exposure : scrub skin with soap and water for _________ minutes

Answer 9

15

Question 10

Inhalation: Be prepared to administer _______ ________.

Answer 10

Artificial Respiration

Question 11

High heat will destroy or break down these products. True/False.

Answer 11

True

Question 12

Low heat, _____to ____F. can break down the product to form a gas.

Answer 12

200-240

Question 13

best control is a decontamination process using large quantities of ___%or greater of _____solution.

Answer 13

5%

Lye

Question 14

insecticides are soluble in water. True/False.

Answer 14

False (not soluable)

Question 15

What are 5 Fire Prevention Storage Practices ?

Answer 15

1. Limited Amount of storage
2. Adequate Warning Signs
3. Cabinet w/emergency equipment
4. HazMat training
5. *At least “2” fire extinguishers outside storage room

Question 16

What are the two types of extinguishers preferred to have outside storage of insecticides?

Answer 16

CO2

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