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16 Cards in this Set
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Non-rinsable containers
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Pesticide bags, boxes, and other containers that cannot be rinsed
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What are closed mixing and loading systems?
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Systems designed to prevent pesticide from coming in contact with handlers or other persons during mixing and loading
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What are enclosed application systems?
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A cab, cockpit, or other enclosure that surrounds the occupants and prevents them from coming in contact with pesticides outside the enlosure
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When should you consider installing a pesticide containment system?
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If you often mix and load pesticides in one place,
or if you often clean equipment at one location |
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What are the advantages of a pesticide containment system?
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1. Saves time & money
2. Makes spill cleanup easier 3. Reduce waste; allows reuse of rinse and spill-cleanup water 4. Prevents harm to to environment and other people |
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What two precautions should you take to avoid getting pesticides into your water source at a mix/load site?
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1. Keep water pipe/hose well above level of pesticide mixture;
use anti-back-siphoning device if necessary 2. Avoid mixing/loading where spill, leak, overflow could access water systems |
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What four types of PPE, beyond that which is needed during application,
should you consider wearing while mixing or loading pesticides? |
1. Front protection
2. Face protection 3. Protection from dusts 4. Protection from vapors |
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What should you do with an empty pesticide container?
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1. If rinsable, rinse as soon as it is empty
2. Return to pesticide or container storage area when you finish your task 3. Puncture, break, or crush empty containers that cannot be refilled, reconditioned, recycled, or returned to manufacturer 4. Dispose in accordance with labeling & with any laws or regulations that apply |
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What types of empty pesticide containers can be rinsed?
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Glass, metal and plastic; plastic-lined paper or cardboard; unlined paper or cardboard which can withstand rinsing process
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What are three ways that can help you decide whether you can safely mix two pesticides together for application?
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1. Check labeling
2. Obtain compatibility chart 3. Test small amount of mixture |
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Name at least six types of pesticide applications that might require more PPE than that specified on the labeling.
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1. Hand-carrying application equipment
2 Entering path of released particle 3. Walking into a just-treated area 4. Using high-exposure application methods where pesticide may engulf you 5. Applying pesticide in enclosed spaces 6. Adjusting application equipment 7. Immersing hand and forearms into pesticide mixture 8. Applying into or across air currents 9. Applying concentrated pesticides |
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What six basic safety procedures should you follow each time you apply a pesticide?
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1. Deliver to target site
2. Check delivery rate 3. Check for appearance 4. Avoid non-target organisms 6. Operate equipment safely |
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After mixing, loading, or application, what should you do right away?
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1. Wash pesticide equipment and then yourself
2. Return equipment to its designated place 3. Safely store or dispose of materials, equipment used 4. Be sure that work site poses no hazards to people or environment 5. Make record what has been applied and conditions at application site |
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What should you do with the rinsate that you create when you clean your equipment?
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Collect the rinsate. Reuse, if possible, or dispose of it as excess pesticide
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When you are finished with pesticide-handling tasks, what steps should be taken for personal cleanup?
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1. Wash gloves; remove
2. Carefully peel back PPE to avoid exposure to skin 3. Remove any clothing with pesticide on it 4. If you cannot take shower right away, use mild liquid detergent and warm water to wash face, hands, forearms or any other exposed parts. ASAP (no later than end of day). Wash whole body and hair thoroughly with mild liquid detergent and plenty of warm water. |
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Why should you keep records of pesticide applications?
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1. Can establish proof of proper use
2. Can save money by improving your pest-control practices and your efficiency 3. Records can help you reduce pesticide mistakes or misuse 4. Good records can help you reduce carryover by buying only the amount of pesticides you will need 5. Records are required by Arizona state law |
