NYS PCO NYS PCO Pesticide Safety and PPE

Question 1

Which piece of personal protective equipment (PPE) is MOST critical when applying organophosphate pesticides?

Accepted Answer

Chemical-resistant gloves

Answer

Cotton work gloves

Answer

Leather gloves

Answer

Latex examination gloves

Question 2

Under NYS regulations, pesticide application records must be retained for a minimum of how many years?

Accepted Answer

3 years

Answer

1 year

Answer

5 years

Answer

7 years

Question 3

What does the signal word 'DANGER' on a pesticide label indicate?

Accepted Answer

Highly toxic — LD50 is very low

Answer

Moderately toxic

Answer

Slightly toxic

Answer

Minimal hazard

Question 4

Before entering a pesticide-treated area, a PCO should verify that the:

Accepted Answer

Re-entry interval (REI) has elapsed

Answer

Wind speed exceeds 10 mph

Answer

Temperature is above 90°F

Answer

Label has been discarded

Question 5

Which respiratory protection is required when applying pesticides that produce fine aerosols in enclosed spaces?

Accepted Answer

NIOSH-approved respirator with appropriate cartridges

Answer

Surgical mask

Answer

Dust mask

Answer

No respiratory protection needed

Question 6

When a pesticide is accidentally splashed in the eyes, the FIRST action is to:

Accepted Answer

Flush eyes with clean water for 15–20 minutes

Answer

Apply eye drops immediately

Answer

Call poison control before doing anything

Answer

Cover the eye with a bandage