Question Set 29 for the CEU Series

To earn one core continuing education unit for the Florida pesticide applicator license or an FNGLA professional designation, review "Protect Yourself" on this Web site or in the May 2008 issue of Ornamental Outlook. Then answer the following questions and submit this form to the author for grading.

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1. What part of your body is most commonly exposed to pesticides?
Eyes (ocular)
Lungs (respiratory)
Mouth (oral)
Skin (dermal)


2. The skin on your __________ and _____________ are the most common areas of skin exposed to pesticides.


3. What formulations are most likely to be absorbed by skin?
Granular
Emulsifiable concentrates
Dusts
Wettable powders


4. Gloves should be washed and then removed before:
Using the bathroom
Smoking
Eating
All of the above


5. When a label requires waterproof gloves, what is the minimum required?
Any intact rubber or plastic gloves which will last for the length of time necessary for the application to be performed
None are needed
Barrier laminate
Butyl rubber


6. Why do cotton and leather gloves not provide protection against pesticide exposure during application?


Use the EPA Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) chart to answer the following questions.

7. If the label requires gloves in Category B, what materials will provide high chemical resistance?


8. List three types of materials that will only provide slight chemical resistance to products with labels that require PPE in Category B.


9. You may choose to wear less PPE than is required by the label.
True
False


10. You may choose to wear more PPE than is required by the label.
True
False




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