VIRGINIA COMMERCIAL PESTICIDE APPLICATORS PAPER 2025
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GUARANTEE A+
✔✔what are the four common exposure routes for pesticides into the human body -
✔✔dermal exposure
ocular exposure
oral exposure
respiratory exposure
✔✔what are the differences in pesticide skin absorption based on body region -
✔✔some places take longer to absorb pesticides. palms and forearms take longer
where other laves are faster like your armpits groin head an neck take them in faster
✔✔What is the LD50 of a pesticide (2)? - ✔✔the amount of pesticide (lethal dose) which
kills 50% of the test animals
✔✔what is a lc 50 pesticide - ✔✔the concentration of pesticide which is lethal to 50% of
a population of test animals
✔✔what is the difference between acute and chronic toxicity - ✔✔acute toxicity is a
measure of how poisonous a pesticide is to an animal or human after a single one time
exposure
chronic toxicity refers to the harmful effects that occur from repeated exposures to
pesticides over a time
✔✔what is the relative toxcity levels of pesticides with the signal word on the product
label - ✔✔danger-poison is highly toxic
warning is moderately toxic
caution is slightly toxic
caution or no signal word is relatively nontoxic
✔✔describe appropriate first aid for pesticide exposure - ✔✔it should be readily
available first aid kit is important in a pesticide emergency always keep a first aid kit
nearby
✔✔What is PPE? - ✔✔Personal Protective equipment-gown, mask, and gloves.
✔✔identify where on the label you would find the minimum ppe required during a
application - ✔✔some pesticide labels include a code letter developed by the epa in the
ppe description
✔✔how do you select and properly wear PPE for protection of skin eyes and respiratory
- ✔✔read the label to find the minimum ppe required
, ✔✔How do you clean maintain and store ppe according to manufacturers
recommendations - ✔✔wash outside with detergent and running water wash outride for
other things before removing gloves
✔✔how and when should you dispose of ppe - ✔✔put it in a plastic bag or container
and dispose of them
things that are disposable are chem resistant gloves and footwear nonwoven coveralls
and hoods
dustmasks and prefilters
✔✔What is the primary safety precautions to follow to safely transport pesticides from
purchase site to storage and use sites - ✔✔drive careful use correct maintenance
vehicles and trailers and keep a eye on weather.
✔✔how do you select a pesticide storage site - ✔✔will determine on size of product
a building design should be for pesticide storages
it soundly be downhill from sensitive areas like houses andplay areas
flooding is unlikely and at least 400 feet from public water supply's
✔✔how does temperature light and moisture effect stored pesticides - ✔✔you want the
pesticide stored in a cool well lighted area. there should be ventilation with exhaust fans
in the wrong contitions pesticides can be damaged and explode or break.
✔✔how should you respond when a damaged pesticide container is found - ✔✔put on
proper ppe and take action to prevent the pesticide from leaking or spreading into its
surrounding area
✔✔how do you dispose of pesticide wastes and containers according to label directions
- ✔✔you should empty it as much as possible before returning it
✔✔how should you implement emergency response procedure's - ✔✔this is the best
response plan
emergency coordinator
emergency calling list
map of your facility
listing of products stored
listing of emergency equipment and supplies
outline of emergency procedures
✔✔what are several ways fire hazards can be reduced - ✔✔do not use or store heat or
open flame in the area
✔✔what are the 3 cs of spill managements - ✔✔control the spill, contain the spill, clean
the spill
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GUARANTEE A+
✔✔what are the four common exposure routes for pesticides into the human body -
✔✔dermal exposure
ocular exposure
oral exposure
respiratory exposure
✔✔what are the differences in pesticide skin absorption based on body region -
✔✔some places take longer to absorb pesticides. palms and forearms take longer
where other laves are faster like your armpits groin head an neck take them in faster
✔✔What is the LD50 of a pesticide (2)? - ✔✔the amount of pesticide (lethal dose) which
kills 50% of the test animals
✔✔what is a lc 50 pesticide - ✔✔the concentration of pesticide which is lethal to 50% of
a population of test animals
✔✔what is the difference between acute and chronic toxicity - ✔✔acute toxicity is a
measure of how poisonous a pesticide is to an animal or human after a single one time
exposure
chronic toxicity refers to the harmful effects that occur from repeated exposures to
pesticides over a time
✔✔what is the relative toxcity levels of pesticides with the signal word on the product
label - ✔✔danger-poison is highly toxic
warning is moderately toxic
caution is slightly toxic
caution or no signal word is relatively nontoxic
✔✔describe appropriate first aid for pesticide exposure - ✔✔it should be readily
available first aid kit is important in a pesticide emergency always keep a first aid kit
nearby
✔✔What is PPE? - ✔✔Personal Protective equipment-gown, mask, and gloves.
✔✔identify where on the label you would find the minimum ppe required during a
application - ✔✔some pesticide labels include a code letter developed by the epa in the
ppe description
✔✔how do you select and properly wear PPE for protection of skin eyes and respiratory
- ✔✔read the label to find the minimum ppe required
, ✔✔How do you clean maintain and store ppe according to manufacturers
recommendations - ✔✔wash outside with detergent and running water wash outride for
other things before removing gloves
✔✔how and when should you dispose of ppe - ✔✔put it in a plastic bag or container
and dispose of them
things that are disposable are chem resistant gloves and footwear nonwoven coveralls
and hoods
dustmasks and prefilters
✔✔What is the primary safety precautions to follow to safely transport pesticides from
purchase site to storage and use sites - ✔✔drive careful use correct maintenance
vehicles and trailers and keep a eye on weather.
✔✔how do you select a pesticide storage site - ✔✔will determine on size of product
a building design should be for pesticide storages
it soundly be downhill from sensitive areas like houses andplay areas
flooding is unlikely and at least 400 feet from public water supply's
✔✔how does temperature light and moisture effect stored pesticides - ✔✔you want the
pesticide stored in a cool well lighted area. there should be ventilation with exhaust fans
in the wrong contitions pesticides can be damaged and explode or break.
✔✔how should you respond when a damaged pesticide container is found - ✔✔put on
proper ppe and take action to prevent the pesticide from leaking or spreading into its
surrounding area
✔✔how do you dispose of pesticide wastes and containers according to label directions
- ✔✔you should empty it as much as possible before returning it
✔✔how should you implement emergency response procedure's - ✔✔this is the best
response plan
emergency coordinator
emergency calling list
map of your facility
listing of products stored
listing of emergency equipment and supplies
outline of emergency procedures
✔✔what are several ways fire hazards can be reduced - ✔✔do not use or store heat or
open flame in the area
✔✔what are the 3 cs of spill managements - ✔✔control the spill, contain the spill, clean
the spill
