Potential Exam Questions IV

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1. Name a couple of fields of study are involved in the production of a pesticide label?
2. How much does it currently cost to get a pesticide labeled?
3. Of what value is a label to a Dealer ? A User? The Govt..? A Physician?
4. There are over 15 sections of a label. Identify 10 of them.
5. Name the 4 signal words that might be found in a label
   1. what do they mean?
6. What info does the Precautionary statement give?
7. What info does the Directions for use provide (6 things at least)?




8. Once you decide to use pesticides, What is the first step in the safe use of them?
9. Name a few ways to avoid personal contamination during any operation
10. What sort of formulations might be safer...
1. Dust or granules?
2. Water or oil-based?
11. Why should one purchase pesticides in the smaller containers?



12. What are the 3 phases of the handling and mixing operation of pesticide use when safety procedures need to be followed?
13. Outline safety procedures in the Preparation phase of the pesticide.
14. .... In the Mixing phase.
15. How should containers be rinsed? (3 things to be addressed)
16. Outline the safety procedures during the pesticide application stage.
17. What is a Restricted Entry Interval?
18. Name a couple of indirect responsibilities of applicators with regards to entry into treated fields
19. Define Toxicity.
20. Define Hazard.
21. Define LD_50.   (What does an LD₅₀ of 150 mean exactly?)
22. For ORAL toxicity, Name the 4 Categories of toxicity, the accompanying Signal words and the LD₅₀ dosages.
23. On the whole, rank the relative LD₅₀ quantities for oral, dermal and inhaled toxicities
24. Which type of pesticide is more likely to be highly toxic? Herbicide, Fungicide, Insecticide? WHY?



25. Name 4 possible effects of Chronic toxicity
26. What type of pesticides are not covered by the Delaney Clause
27. Name one pesticide that may cause Birth Defects.
28. Which type of exposure is the most common? (Oral, Dermal, Inhaled)
29. Why is oral exposure the most dangerous?
30. Name 3 specific ways by which accidental oral exposure might occur.
31. Name the 4 factors that determine the dermal absorption rate.
32. Name 4 situations in which dermal exposure is likely to occur?
33. Which protective gear provides the greatest protection from respiratory exposure? the least?
34. Name, in order, the first steps for general first aid in a pesticide poisoning situation.
    1. Indicate the additional steps for the specific case of dermal exposure.
    2. for oral poisoning.
    3. for inhalation exposure
35. What major precaution should be followed if you use insecticides that have a cholinesterase inhibitor?
36. For what function is cholinesterase needed in the human body?
    
    
37. Give 3 reasons why proper storage is important
38. Name 4 conditions for proper storage.
39. Why are hot temperatures a problem for stored chemicals?
40. What regular precautions should be taken during the time pesticides are stored?
41. Name 3 storage records that are useful to keep.
42. Why does keeping records improve storage safety?
43. Indicate the signs that EC formulations have deteriorated. (Also oils, WP, D, G, A formulations)
44. What is the most dangerous condition that might arise in a storage situation?
45. What types of formulations are most dangerous to store? Why?
46. What general precautions can be taken to avoid dangerous situations?



47. Describe the equipment decontamination procedure for most pesticides.
    1. What about with 2,4-D? What about with sulfylureas?
    2. What is the best way to deal with the problems associated with 2,4-D contamination?
48. How should clothing be decontaminated?
49. What is the most important rule with regards to decontamination of personnel?
50. Describe the process of personnel decontamination.