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Define acute poisoning.
Poisoning which occurs after a single exposure to a pesticide.
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Define chronic poisoning.
Poisoning which occurs as a result of repeated exposures to pesticides over a period of time.
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Name three ways pesticides enter the body.
- Orally.
- Dermally.
- By inhalation.
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Name four factors that determine the types of protective clothing and protective equipment needed.
- Toxicity of the pesticide.
- Formulation of pesticide.
- Application equipment.
- Degree of exposure.
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Name three safety precautions used while mixing and handling concentrated pesticides.
- Work a well ventilated area.
- Do not work alone.
- Wear protective clothing.
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Name four ways to prevent exposure during application.
- Wear protective clothing.
- Check application equipment for leaks.
- Never eat, drink, or smoke during application.
- Proceed in a direction into the wind to prevent working in drift.
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Name four personal safety rules to follow in cleaning up after application.
- Clean, dry, and store protective equipment.
- Take a shower at the end of each day.
- Change work clothing daily.
- Wash work clothes separate from family wash.
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List four factors to consider when using coveralls as protective clothing.
- Choose coveralls made of a closely woven fabric.
- Coveralls should cover entire body from wrist to ankles.
- Wear pants legs outside boots.
- Do not allow coveralls to become soaked with spray.
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List four factors to consider when using gloves as protective clothing.
- Check the pesticide label for the best glove material.
- Check gloves for holes.
- Wear sleeves outside gloves.
- Wash gloves before taking them off.
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List four factors to consider when using boots as protective clothing.
- Wear light lightweight, unlined neoprene or natural rubber boots.
- Wash boots often, allow to thoroughly dry.
- Keep an extra pair of boots on hand.
- Wear pants legs outside boots.
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List four factors to consider when using goggles and face shield as protective equipment.
- Make sure goggles or face shield fits tightly.
- Clean them after each use.
- Change headbands often if cloth or leather.
- Always wear when pouring or mixing concentrates.
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List two factors to consider when choosing head and neck covering for protection.
- Use wide brimmed waterproof head coverings.
- Do not use cloth or leather headbands.
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Define canister.
Metal or plastic container filled with absorbent materials to filter fumes and vapors from the air.
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Define cartridge.
Cylinder shaped part of the respirator which absorbs fumes and vapors from the air.
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Define respirator.
Face mask which filters out poisonous gases and particles.
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Define drift.
Movement of droplets or particles of a pesticide by wind.
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Define reentry interval.
Period of time between the pesticide application and when persons can safely go back into an area without wearing protective clothing and equipment.
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Define neoprene.
Synthetic rubber.
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Define exposure.
Not protected or shielded; contact with pesticides through mouth, lungs, or skin.
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Define fumes.
Unpleasant or irritating smoke, vapor, or gas.
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Describe the general symptoms of herbicide poisoning.
Irritation of the mouth and throat, vomiting, chest and abdominal pain, diarrhea, skin and eye irritation, coughing, dizziness, nosebleed.
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Define antidote.
Treatment given by a doctor to reduce the effects of pesticide poisoning.
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Define oral.
Through the mouth.
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Define absorb.
To take a pesticide or other material into a plant, animal, or the soil.
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Define toxicity.
How poisonous a pesticide is to a living organism.
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Define acute poisoning.
Poisoning which occurs after a single exposure to a pesticide.
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Define LD50.
Dose or amount of pesticide which would kill half a large number of test animals if eaten or absorbed through the skin.
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Define chronic poisoning.
Poisoning which occurs as a result of repeated exposures to pesticides over a period of time.
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Define LC50
Concentration of a pesticide in the air which would kill half of the test animals exposed to it.
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Define inhalation toxicity.
How poisonous a pesticide is to man or animals when breathed in through the lungs.
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Define dermal toxicity.
How poisonous a pesticide is to man or animals when in contact with skin.
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Define inhalation.
To take air into the lungs; to breathe in.
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Define first aid.
First effort to help a victim while medical help is on the way.
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Define signs and symptoms.
Warnings that something is wrong.
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Name four first aid rules for pesticide on skin.
- Wash off pesticide.
- Remove contaminated clothing.
- Clean skin.
- Keep victim warm.
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Name four basic first aid rules for chemical burns.
- Wash with large amounts of water.
- Remove contaminated clothing.
- Cover area loosely with clean soft cover.
- Do not apply ointment, powder, or other agents.
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Name the basic first aid rule for pesticide in the eye.
Wash as quickly and gently as possible with plain water.
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Name three basic first aid rules for inhaled pesticide.
- Carry victim to fresh air.
- Ventilate area if in enclosed space.
- Protect yourself.
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An excepted first aid measure to induce vomiting.
Put finger down throat.
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