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  1. Which certification is specifically designed for horticulture technicians working in the landscape industry?

    Answer: CHT – Certified Horticultural Technician

    The CHT (Certified Horticultural Technician) credential from PLANET/NALP is specifically designed for landscape technicians demonstrating competency in horticulture and landscape skills.

  2. Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) when spraying pesticides typically includes:

    Answer: Chemically resistant gloves, long sleeves, eye protection, and a respirator as label-specified

    Pesticide label PPE requirements are legally mandated; typical requirements include chemical-resistant gloves, protective eyewear, long sleeves, and in some cases, a respirator.

  3. The 'right-to-know' law (OSHA Hazard Communication Standard) requires employers to:

    Answer: Train workers on chemical hazards and provide access to SDS sheets

    OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom/GHS) requires employers to train employees on chemical hazards and maintain accessible SDS sheets for all hazardous chemicals.

  4. Which practice best demonstrates professionalism when working on a client's property?

    Answer: Leaving equipment and materials neatly secured and cleaning up all debris before leaving

    Professional site practice includes securing and organizing equipment, cleaning up all clippings and debris, and leaving the property in better condition than found.

  5. When using pesticides near a water body, what is the most critical precaution?

    Answer: Observe all buffer zone requirements on the label to prevent runoff into water

    Pesticide labels specify buffer zones near water; respecting these distances prevents aquatic contamination, protects non-target organisms, and keeps applicators legally compliant.

  6. Job costing in a horticulture business involves:

    Answer: Tracking actual labor and material expenses per job to compare against the estimate

    Job costing tracks real labor hours and material costs on each job and compares them against the estimate, revealing profitability and areas for operational improvement.