Chapter 3- Pesticide Saftey Flashcards
One of the factors that determine the severity of a pesticide-related injury is…
How the exposure occurred
The type of first aid given to a pesticide exposure victim depends on the…
Type of exposure
If a person shows signs of pesticide poisoning, they should…
Receive immediate medical attention
When medical care providers are treating a person injured by a pesticide, it is helpful to provide them with…
The label and Material Safety Data Sheet for that pesticide
If a person spills liquid pesticide onto his or her arm, the amount of exposure and injury can often be reduced by…
Washing the exposed area with soap and water
Medical monitoring is required by law for employees who regularly handle…
“DANGER” organophosphate insecticides
A pilot who is making an aerial application is prohibited by California law from handling Category 1 or 2 organophosphate or carbamate pesticide except when…
Using a closed mixing and transfer system
During an application operation pilots must wear the label-required personal protective equipment for pesticide handlers…
While making nozzle adjustments
Information on how to deal with many types of pesticide emergencies is commonly found on…
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
An accidental misapplication of a pesticide is one that involves…
Unknowingly applying a pesticide to a site not listed on the label
For protection of the surrounding community, a good reason for securing pesticide application aircraft and other equipment when not in use to…
Prevent intruder access to the equipment
