ACE Safety & Handling Procedures 2

Question 1

Which signal word on a pesticide label indicates the highest level of toxicity?

Accepted Answer

DANGER

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Flush the eye with clean water for 15–20 minutes

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Re-Entry Interval

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

The agricultural employer

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Full-face air-purifying respirator with appropriate cartridges

Answer

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.

(ACE) Associate Certified Entomologist Practice Test

(ACE) Associate Certified Entomologist Practice Test

ACE Safety & Handling Procedures 2