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1. Pesticide respirators should be approved by the a. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health b. Environmental Protection Agency c. Centers for Disease Control |
a. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health |
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2. The life of the cartridge in respirator depends on the concentration of the pesticide used, the breathing rate of the person wearing the respirator, and the capacity of the cartridge to bind to the chemical. (True or False) |
True |
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3. Gloves and boots worn when handling pesticides should be made of a. leather b. lined rubber c. unlined rubber |
c. unlined rubber |
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4. For convenience, all clean protective equipment and clothing should be kept with pesticides in a locked pesticide storage area. (True or False) |
False |
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5. Wash clothing lightly contaminated with pesticide separately from family laundry in hot water with laundry detergent. (True or False) |
True Hot better than cold Better to hang dry |
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6. When filling a spray tank with water, backsiphoning is prevented by a. attaching an anti-backflow valve to the hose b. keeping the hose in the water of the spray tank c. using water sources with fluctuating pressure |
a. attaching an anti-backflow valve to the hose Another way… In the water is bad.. leave an air gap to prevent backflow |
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7. Application records must be kept for ________ years a. one b. five C. seven |
C. Seven |
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8. The best way to dispose of a registered pesticide is to bury it in a safe place. (True or False) |
False Follow directions on label for disposal Use on a site |
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9. A quick and effective way to deal with any spill is to hose down the area with water. (True or False) |
False Control - contain-clean up |
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10. Pesticides should be stored a. only in their original containers b. in containers too heavy for children to handle c. in any container as long as it is tagged with the name of the contents |
a. only in their original containers |
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11. If a nozzle becomes clogged while spraying, a. 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 |
C. stop spraying, move to an untreated area, and use a soft brush to clean the plugged nozzle |
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12. Never use your waste rinsewater as a diluent for future applications. (True or False) |
False In some cases you can… And should use it… Better way to dispose of rinse water |
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13. Pesticides should not be transported in the passenger compartment of a vehicle. (True or False) |
True |
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14. Which is an undesirable characteristic of a pesticide storage area? a. well lighted by direct sunlight b. locked and away from children, pets, food, feed, and water sources C. well placarded with warning signs |
a. well lighted by direct sunlight |
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15. What Washington State agency is responsible for the regulations regarding respirator testing and cartridge longevity for employees who require respirators to do their jobs? a. Dept. of Ecology b. Dept. of Labor and Industries c. Dept. of Health |
b. Dept. of Labor and Industries |
