TB 9 Organic Phosphates-Insecticides Flashcards
(16 cards)
What is the most commonly used group of insecticides?
parathion
What is parathion referred as?
Nerve Gas
What are “5” common trade names insecticides to watch for ?
- Parathion
- HETP
- OMPA II
- TEPP
- EPN
Insecticides are absorbed through…
skin
mouth
mucous membranes of the eyes
respiratory tract.
Exposure Symptoms ?
Sweat Headache Increased Salivation Tears Dizziness Nausea
(SHIT D’z Nuts)
Exposure symptoms: pupils of the eye become _____
Smaller
Exposure Symptoms: muscles in the eyelids and tongue may _____
“Twitch”
Treatment : _______is the antidote.
Atropine
Exposure : scrub skin with soap and water for _________ minutes
15
Inhalation: Be prepared to administer _______ ________.
Artificial Respiration
High heat will destroy or break down these products. True/False.
True
Low heat, _____to ____F. can break down the product to form a gas.
200-240
best control is a decontamination process using large quantities of ___%or greater of _____solution.
5%
Lye
insecticides are soluble in water. True/False.
False (not soluable)
What are 5 Fire Prevention Storage Practices ?
- Limited Amount of storage
- Adequate Warning Signs
- Cabinet w/emergency equipment
- HazMat training
- *At least “2” fire extinguishers outside storage room
What are the two types of extinguishers preferred to have outside storage of insecticides?
CO2
Dry Powder
