ACE Safety & Handling Procedures 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which signal word on a pesticide label indicates the highest level of toxicity?
- CAUTION
- WARNING
- DANGER (Correct answer)
- NOTICE
Correct answer: DANGER
DANGER is the signal word for Toxicity Category I products, indicating the highest acute hazard level.
Question 2: A technician is mixing a concentrated pesticide and splashes some in their eye. What is the FIRST action they should take?
- Apply neutralizing eye drops immediately
- Flush the eye with clean water for 15–20 minutes (Correct answer)
- Cover the eye and call poison control
- Rub the eye to remove the chemical
Correct answer: Flush the eye with clean water for 15–20 minutes
Immediate flushing with water for at least 15–20 minutes is the standard first-aid response for eye exposure to pesticides.
Question 3: What does the term 'REI' stand for in pesticide safety regulations?
- Regulated Exposure Index
- Re-Entry Interval (Correct answer)
- Residual Effect Indicator
- Risk Evaluation Index
Correct answer: Re-Entry Interval
REI (Re-Entry Interval) is the minimum time that must pass before workers can enter a treated area without PPE.
Question 4: Under the Worker Protection Standard (WPS), who is responsible for posting pesticide application information at a central location?
- The pesticide manufacturer
- The commercial applicator's supervisor
- The agricultural employer (Correct answer)
- The state department of agriculture
Correct answer: The agricultural employer
Under WPS, agricultural employers must post application information including product name, EPA registration number, and REI at a central display.
Question 5: Which type of respirator provides the highest level of respiratory protection for pesticide applicators?
- Dust/mist filtering facepiece
- Half-face air-purifying respirator
- Full-face air-purifying respirator with appropriate cartridges (Correct answer)
- Surgical mask
Correct answer: Full-face air-purifying respirator with appropriate cartridges
A full-face air-purifying respirator with the correct organic vapor/pesticide cartridges provides both eye protection and the highest level of respiratory protection among APRs.
Question 6: When transporting pesticides in a vehicle, what should always be done to prevent contamination of passengers or cargo?
- Store pesticides in the passenger compartment for easy monitoring
- Keep pesticides in the trunk with food and beverages
- Transport pesticides in a secured, separate, and ventilated area away from passengers (Correct answer)
- Wrap pesticide containers in plastic bags only
Correct answer: Transport pesticides in a secured, separate, and ventilated area away from passengers
Pesticides must be transported in a secured area separate from passengers, food, and feed, ideally in a ventilated cargo area to prevent inhalation exposure.
Question 7: What information must be included on a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Section 8?
- Physical and chemical properties
- Exposure controls and personal protection (Correct answer)
- First-aid measures
- Ecological information
Correct answer: Exposure controls and personal protection
SDS Section 8 covers Exposure Controls/Personal Protection, including occupational exposure limits and recommended PPE.
ACE Safety & Handling Procedures 2
Which signal word on a pesticide label indicates the highest level of toxicity?