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First-aid instructions to use for pesticide exposure is found on:

• Pesticide labels.
• OSHA's Emergency Response website.
• Supplemental labeling.
• Manufacturer literature. - Correct Answer - C. Supplemental labeling.

During an application operation, pilots must wear the label-required

personal protective equipment for pesticide handlers:

• Only while making an aerial application.
• Anytime they are in the aircraft cockpit.
• While making nozzle adjustments.
• Only when mixing and loading. - Correct Answer - A. Only while making

an aerial application.

An up-to-date Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) document is useful to

ground crew members especially when: 1 / 4

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• The communication channel with the pilot is lost.
• The pilot begins applying the pesticide in a manner inconsistent with the

work order.

• Trying to determine the best time for applying the pesticide.
• The pilot applies the pesticide to a site not listed on the label. - Correct

Answer - A. The communication channel with the pilot is lost.

For protection of the surrounding community, a good reason for securing

pesticide application aircraft and other equipment when not in use is to:

• Prevent weather damage to the equipment.
• Protect employees from pesticide exposure.
• Prevent intruder access to the equipment.
• Comply with regulatory agency mandates. - Correct Answer - C. Prevent

intruder access to the equipment.

At a minimum, the training that ground crews must receive as pesticide

handlers is required to be performed:

• At the beginning of each operation.
• Annually, before performing handling activities.
• Every two years, before performing handling activities.
• Every five years, before performing handling activities. - Correct Answer
• Every five years, before performing handling activities.

Chances of pesticide exposure greatly increases if a pesticide handler fails

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• Read the Statement of Practical Treatment on the pesticide label.
• Take frequent breaks during handling activities.
• Drink adequate water during handling activities.
• Wear the required personal protective equipment. - Correct Answer - D.

Wear the required personal protective equipment.

Good communication with the ground crew before and during an

application operation may result in:

• Greater chances of accidents.
• Inability for the ground crew to perform their tasks properly.
• Fewer job delays.
• Improper spray mixes. - Correct Answer - C. Fewer job delays.

Managing off-target pesticide drift during an aerial application is:

• The ground crew's responsibility.
• The property owner's responsibility.
• The pilot's responsibility.
• A requirement of a pilot's FAA licensing. - Correct Answer - C. The pilot's

responsibility.

Off-target pesticide drift is the offsite movement of the pesticide that occurs:

• Any time after an application.
• At the time of pesticide application or soon thereafter. 3 / 4

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• As residues on objects moving from the application site.
• Several hours to several days after an application. - Correct Answer - B.

At the time of pesticide application or soon thereafter.

The color code for a nozzle that produces spray droplets in the extra fine

category is:

• Black.
• Red.
• Purple.
• Orange. - Correct Answer - C. Purple.

Generally, the optimum time for making an aerial application of a liquid

when droplet evaporation is a concern is:

• Early morning.
• Mid morning.
• Early afternoon.
• Late afternoon. - Correct Answer - A. Early morning.

Which of the following factors has NO effect on off-target pesticide drift?

• Nozzle orientation.
• Spray pressure.
• Constant 3 mph wind.
• Physical properties of the spray mixture. - Correct Answer - C. Constant
• mph wind.
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