Using Pesticides Safely

Question 1

Pesticide respirators should be approved for use by the:
A. National Institute for Occupational
     Safety and Health (NIOSH)
B. Mine Safety and Health
     Administration (MSHA)
C. US Environmental Protection
     Agency (US EPA)
D. Both a. and b.

Answer 1

D. Both a and b

Question 2

The life of the cartridge in a chemical respirator depends only upon the concentration of the pesticide.
(True or False)

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Gloves and boots worn when handling pesticides should be made of what material?
A. Leather
B. Cotton Cloth or Canvas
C. Unlined Rubber
D. None of the above

Answer 3

C. Unlined Rubber

Question 4

Clean protective equipment and clothing should be kept with pesticides in the locked pesticide storage area.
(True or False)

Answer 4

False

Question 5

Pesticide contaminated clothing should be washed separately from the family laundry in hot water with laundry detergent.
(True or False)

Answer 5

True

Question 6

When filling a spray tank with water, back siphoning is prevented by:
A. Attaching an anti-backflow valve to
     the hose 
B. Keeping the hose above the level of
     the water in the spray tank
C. Observing the tank as it fills
D. All of the above

Answer 6

D. All of the above

Question 7

You may dispose of waste rinse water (rinsate) by:
A. Using the rinsate in future spray
     applications
B. Dumping the rinsate in a vacant lot
C. Diluting the rinsate with additional
     water and spraying the mixture on
     the same crop
D. Both a. and c.

Answer 7

D. Both a and c

Question 8

If a nozzle becomes clogged while spraying:
A. Carefully use your mouth to blow out
     what is plugging the nozzle
B. Continue to spray until the tank is
     empty, then correct the problem
C. Stop spraying, move to an untreated
     area, and use a soft brush to clean the
     plugged nozzle
D. None of the above

Answer 8

C. Stop spraying, move to an untreated area, and use a soft brush to clean the plugged nozzle.

Question 9

Which is an undesirable characteristic of a pesticide storage area?
A. Dry
B. Well lighted by direct sunlight
C. Locked and away from children, pets,
     food, feed and water sources
D. Well placarded with warning signs

Answer 9

B. Well lighted by direct sunlight

Question 10

Pesticides should be stored in:
A. Any container as long as the container
is labeled
B. Only in their original container
C. In containers too heavy for children to
handle
D. In any container that is childproof

Answer 10

B. Only in their original container

Question 11

The best way to dispose of a registered pesticide is to:
A. Carefully pour it into a sewer system
B. Apply it to a vacant lot
C. Use it as directed on the label
D. Ship the pesticide to US EPA

Answer 11

C. Use it as directed on the label

Question 12

An acceptable way to clean empty pesticide containers is to:
A. Rinse the container once with water
     while collecting the rinse water
B. Rinse the container twice with water
     while collecting the rinse water
C. Rinse the container three times with
     water while collecting the rinse water
D. Rinse the container until the residue
     appears to be gone

Answer 12

C. Rinse the container three times with water while collecting the rinse water

Question 13

Pesticides should not be transported in the passenger compartment of a vehicle.
(True or False)

Answer 13

True

Question 14

Select the incorrect statement regarding pesticide spill cleanup.
A. A spill should never be left
unattended
B. No matter how small the spill, it must
be kept out of water sources
C. Materials used to absorb a liquid
pesticide spill must be treated as a
pesticide waste
D. Immediately hose the area down with
plenty of water

Answer 14

D. Immediately hose the area down with plenty of water

Question 15

Pesticide application records are:
A. Kept for one year then disposed
B. Are maintained for not less than 2
years

Answer 15

B. Are maintained for not less than 2 years