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

FIFRA makes the pesticide label a legal document; using a product inconsistently with its label is a federal violation.

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

Restricted Use Pesticides (RUPs) are classified due to high acute toxicity or significant environmental risk and may only be purchased and used by certified applicators.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Chemical-resistant apron

Answer

A chemical-resistant apron creates a physical barrier against splashes and spills of liquid pesticide concentrates.

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

NYS DEC requires triple-rinsing empty containers and rendering them unusable before disposal to prevent pesticide residue contamination.

Question 5

Dermal absorption is a concern with pesticides primarily because:

Accepted Answer

Skin can absorb certain pesticides directly into the bloodstream

Answer

Many pesticides, especially organophosphates and carbamates, can penetrate intact skin and enter the bloodstream, causing systemic toxicity.

NYS PCO Test Practice Test

NYS PCO Test Practice Test

NYS PCO NYS PCO Pesticide Safety and PPE 2