NYS PCO NYS PCO Pesticide Safety and PPE 2

Question 1

Pesticide labels are legally binding under which federal law?

Accepted Answer

FIFRA (Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act)

Answer

OSHA Hazard Communication Standard

Answer

Clean Water Act

Answer

Toxic Substances Control Act

Question 2

What class of pesticide requires a Special Registration or Restricted Use classification in New York?

Accepted Answer

Products with high acute toxicity or environmental hazard

Answer

All pesticides sold in stores

Answer

Only herbicides

Answer

Products with a CAUTION signal word only

Question 3

Which PPE component protects a PCO from dermal pesticide exposure when working with liquid concentrates?

Accepted Answer

Chemical-resistant apron

Answer

Cotton coverall

Answer

Reflective vest

Answer

Wool jacket

Question 4

When disposing of empty pesticide containers in New York State, the required procedure is to:

Accepted Answer

Triple-rinse and puncture or crush before disposal

Answer

Rinse once and place in regular trash

Answer

Return all containers to the manufacturer

Answer

Incinerate on-site

Question 5

Dermal absorption is a concern with pesticides primarily because:

Accepted Answer

Skin can absorb certain pesticides directly into the bloodstream

Answer

Pesticides only harm skin on contact

Answer

Absorption through skin is slower than ingestion

Answer

Only organics can penetrate skin

Question 6

The Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Section 8 provides information on:

Accepted Answer

Exposure controls and personal protective equipment

Answer

Physical and chemical properties

Answer

Accidental release measures

Answer

Regulatory information