Growsafe Emergency Response and First Aid

Question 1

What is the NZ National Poisons Centre emergency number that should be called in case of agrichemical poisoning?

Accepted Answer

0800 764 766 (0800 POISON)

Answer

111

Answer

0800 737 000

Answer

0508 333 444

Question 2

What first aid action should be taken if a person gets concentrated agrichemical in their eyes?

Accepted Answer

Flush the eyes with clean running water for at least 15 minutes

Answer

Rub the eyes to stimulate tear production

Answer

Apply antibiotic eye drops immediately

Answer

Cover the eyes with a dry bandage and wait for medical help

Question 3

According to NZ Growsafe, what information should be provided to emergency services or the Poisons Centre after agrichemical exposure?

Accepted Answer

Product name, active ingredient, route of exposure, symptoms, and amount of exposure

Answer

Only the brand name of the product

Answer

The price paid for the chemical

Answer

The date the chemical was purchased

Question 4

In NZ, what should be included in an agrichemical emergency response plan on a farm or workplace?

Accepted Answer

Spill containment procedures, first aid protocols, emergency contacts, and location of safety equipment

Answer

Only the phone number for 111

Answer

A list of all chemicals used in the past year

Answer

Instructions for continuing work after a minor incident

Question 5

What are the typical symptoms of organophosphate poisoning that a Growsafe-certified operator should recognise?

Accepted Answer

Excessive salivation, constricted pupils, muscle twitching, nausea, and difficulty breathing

Answer

Dry mouth, dilated pupils, and high fever

Answer

Skin rash and joint pain only

Answer

Yellowing of the skin and eyes

Question 6

What type of spill kit should be available in an NZ agrichemical storage area?

Accepted Answer

A kit containing absorbent material, containment booms, PPE, and disposal bags for hazardous waste

Answer

A standard first aid kit with bandages

Answer

A bucket of sand only

Answer

No spill kit is required if the storage area has a concrete floor