Chapter 4- Safe Pesticide Handling Techniques Flashcards
The training that ground crews must receive as pesticide handlers is required to be preformed…
Annually, before performing handling activities
A large number of the reported pesticide illnesses and injuries in California occur…
During pesticide handling activities
Chances of pesticide exposure greatly increases if a pesticide handler fails to…
Wear the required personal protective equipment
Good communication with the ground crew before and during an application operation may result in…
Fewer job delays
California regulations require employees use a closed mixing system when…
Diluting 2.5gallons of a “DANGER” liquid formulation
The purpose of an air gap when filling a mixing or spray tank is to…
Prevent contamination of the water source
Many pesticides will break down rapidly if the mixing water is…
Alkaline
After an application operation, aircraft should be cleaned and the tanks, lines, and hoses flushed at…
A pad specially designed for cleaning and collecting wash water
