FARM LABOR CONTRACTOR NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

FARM LABOR CONTRACTOR NEWEST ACTUAL / EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

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Only a qualified trainer can train your field workers. Trainers can become qualified by doing what? - ---Answers----- Successfully completing a DPR-approved train-the-trainer training program -Possessing a valid private applicator certificate -Possessing a valid commercial applicator certificate or license -Meeting other trainer qualifications listed in the law

What is the grower required to tell your workers before they enter a field? - ---Answers----1.Whether the field has been treated with pesticides,

• The name of the pesticide
• The date it was applied
• The amount of time to wait before entering
• The safety precautions to take.

What document are you required to give your employees before they enter a field that has been treated with pesticide? - ---Answers----"Pesticide Safety Information Series (PSIS) A-9"

This must be translated in the language the workers understand.

If a worker or doctor request pesticide records, what should it include? - ---Answers----1. The list of pesticides applied to the field in the past 2 years

• Additional PSIS leaflets as applicable, and
• Technical descriptions of the pesticides

What are common symptoms of pesticide poisoning that you must learn and teach your field supervisor and employees? - ---Answers----headache, nausea, vomiting, cramps, weakness, blurred vision, pinpoint pupils, breathing difficulties, nervousness, sweating/clammy skin, watery eyes, drooling or frothing at the mouth, muscle spasms, skin rash, and coma 1 / 3

What is Restricted Entry Interval (REI)? - ---Answers----It is the amount of time that must pass before people can safely enter a treated rea without special protective clothing. The grower MUST give this information.

If extra-dangerous chemicals are used, what must be posted? - ---Answers----The area must be marked with a skull and crossbones and a warning written in English AND Spanish.

True or False: The grower and FLC may post and remove the warning sign (with a skull and crossbones) - ---Answers----False. ONLY THE GROWER may post and remove the warning sign.

When can workers enter a treated field during an REI? - ---Answers----1. If they have received special training and wear protective equipment.

• If they will operate machinery that will shield the workers from contact with pesticide.

Where should you report concern regarding doubt about REI info? - ---Answers----Local county agricultural commissioner.

What is required for you or your employees before handling pesticides? - ---Answers----- have a qualified applicator license or a pest control business license -follow all the relevant worker safety regulations -establish a hazard communication program for workers who handle pesticides -post the PSIS A-8 leaflet at the worksite -include pesticide handling in your Injury and Illness Prevention Program -Keep records of the pesticides you apply and submit written reports to the county agricultural commissioner

Who sets wages, hours, etc.? - ---Answers----the Industrial Welfare Commission (IWC)

Workers may be paid a piece rate as long as it is what? - ---Answers----The rate must be at least equal to the minimum wage, including any overtime.

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What is the exception to the minimum wage for learner regardless of age? - ---Answers---- Workers may be paid not less than 85% of the minimum wage during their first 160 hours of employment in occupations in which they have no previous similar or related experience.

True or False: Food and lodging supplied by the employer may count as wages if there is a voluntary written agreement with the employee. - ---Answers----True. But you must charge the amounts set in Section 10 of the IWC Orders.

Workers must be paid 1.5 times their regular rate of pay for all hours worked over how many hours in a day or how many hours in a week? - ---Answers----over 9 in a day or 50 in a work week (26+) over 10 in a day or 60 in a work week (25-) *for both* first 8 hours on the 7th day of work

Worker must be paid double their regular rate of pay after ? - ---Answers----8 hours on the 7th day of work

Can you make deductions from an employee's wages to cover breakage or loss of equipment?

• ---Answers----No. you cannot make any deductions for those reasons unless the employee

intentionally causes the loss.

You must not many any other deduction from an employee's wages unless what? - --- Answers----Unless the employee gives you specific written permission to deduct wages for a meal, personal medical insurance program, etc.

True or False: All employees must be allowed to take breaks even if others are still working. - ---Answers----TRUE.

Workers must receive a half-hour meal period if they worked more than how many hours? - -- -Answers----more than 5 hours

What is the exception to waiving a half-hour meal period after the 5th hour? - ---Answers---- If the workday is no more than six hours long and BOTH employee and employer agree.

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