ARCS Weeks 1-4
Which would increase the likelihood of pesticide resistance? A. An insect that has one generation per year B. Continual use of pesticides from the same chemical class C. Applying a pesticide that has little or no residual effect
B. Continual use of pesticides from the same chemical class
True or False? Approximately 1/2 of Michigan's fatalities associated with tractor overturns occured when tractor operators were wearing their seatbelts and using a rollover protective structure (ROPS).
False
True or False? Because the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is a state agency, they are authorized to enforce only state pesticide laws and not federal pesticide laws.
False
If a farmer is making a pesticide application and off-target drift occurs, who is the applicator required to notify?
The residents in the affected area.
True or False? A Commercial Pesticide Applicator is defined as a person who is required to be a registered or certified applicator or a person who holds themselves out to the public as being in the business of applying pesticides , but is not a person using a pesticide for private agricultural purposes.
True
True or False? A Pesticide Application Business License is required for anyone who holds themselves out to the public as being in the business of applying pesticides.
True
True or False? A Registered Pesticide Applicator is defined as an individual who is authorized to apply general - use pesticides for a commercial purpose.
True
A firm that has sent out a mailer to potential customers indicating that they can provide pesticide application services for their customers are required to have a Pesticide Application Business License. In order to comply with the MDARD requirements for their Business License, the firm must:
1. Have obtained the license at the time they hold themselves out for business involving pesticide application. 2. Renew their business license annually with MDARD. 3. Show proof of insurance at the time of license renewal. 4. Pay a $ 100 annual fee for their business license.
In order to become a Commercial Pesticide Applicator, one must meet which criteria ?
1. Individual must be 18 years of age or older. 2.Individual must pass the general standard exam (CORE). 3. Individual must pass a minimum of one category exam in the applicant's area of pesticide application. 4. Individual must submit the completed application and appropriate fee to the Michigan Department of Agriculture.
Which of the following constitute "reasonable cause" that a pesticide has been used in violation the law? 1. Someone reported that they visually witnessed a spray application come onto their property. 2. Someone reported that they were able to smell a pesticide product. 3. Someone reported that an airplane administering pesticide applications flew over their home and caused their windows to rattle.
1. Someone reported that they visually witnessed a spray application come onto their property.
Which of the following pesticide application scenarios would be allowed for a Private Agricultural Pesticide Applicator: 1. A farm manager employed by a university who is using a restricted-use pesticide on a farm that is owned and operated by a university. 2. A farmer who is using restricted use pesticide on a farm that he or she owns and operates. 3. A landscape foreman who is hire to use a restricted use pesticide for an application on a property owned by his client.
2. A farmer who is using a restricted use pesticide on a farm that he or she owns and operates .
Pesticide applicator credentials expire after how many full calendar years?
3 calendar years
With regards to pesticide product labeling, the ingredient statement is required to include which of the following? 1. The type of pesticide and in general terms, what the product controls. 2. The brand name of the product that was designated by the manufacturer. 3. A list of active ingredients (including the chemical name) and the percentage of each active ingredient found in that particular product. 4. The name and address of the company that manufactured the product.
3. A list of active ingredients (including the chemical name) and the percentage of each active ingredient found in that particular product.
Which of the following is typically the greatest contributor to off - target pesticide drift? 1. Sprayer nozzle size. 2. Humidity conditions. 3. Wind. 4. Spray liquid viscosity.
3. Wind
MIOSHA requires every employer in Michigan to report a workplace fatality within how many hours of the fatality?
8 hours
Define "Ready - To - Use" (RTU) pesticide.
A pesticide that is applied directly from its original container and is consistent with its labeling directions . A pesticide the requires no mixing or loading .
Which statement about PPE requirements listed on the pesticide label is true? A. A label may have different PPE requirements for pesticides handlers and early-entry workers. B. You are not required to wear all the PPC listed on the label C. Wearing PPE listed on the label eliminates your exposure to pesticides
A. A label may have different PPE requirements for pesticides handlers and early-entry workers.
Which statement about pesticide toxicity is true? A. A pesticide with an oral LD50 or 5 mg/kg is more toxic than a pesticide with an LD 50 of 250mg/kg B. Manufacturers are not required to include chronic toxicity warning statements on product labels C. The signal word on the product label indicates how likely the product is to cause both acute and chronic toxid effects
A. A pesticide with an oral LD50 or 5 mg/kg is more toxic than a pesticide with an LD 50 of 250mg/kg
The routes of entry statement, "Extremely hazardous by skin contact - rapidly absorbed through the skin." On a label would most likely carry which signal word? A. DANGER B. WARNING C. CAUTION
A. DANGER
Which signal word is associated with very low oral LD50 values? A. DANGER-POISON B. WARNING C. CAUTION
A. DANGER-POISON
Directions for mixing and loading a pesticide are usually found under: A. Directions for use B. Environmental hazards C. Precautionary statements
A. Directions for use
What is the purpose of the signal word? A. Indicates the product's relative acute toxicity to humans and animals B. Informs the user what type of PPE to wear C. Tells the user what type of first aid treatment to seek in case of exposure
A. Indicates the product's relative acute toxicity to humans and animals
Which statement about biological control methods is true? A. Modifying the environment to enhance natural enemies is recommended in bio logical control B. Biological control involves importing exotic pests to control natural enemies C. Using several cultural practices and a wide variety of pesticides works best in biological control
A. Modifying the environment to enhance natural enemies is recommended in bio logical control
For which class(es) of pesticide might cholinesterase monitoring be appropriate? A. Organophosphate and carbamate insecticides B. Pyrethroids C. Phenoxy herbicides, such as 2, 4-D
A. Organophosphate and carbamate insecticides
Sealing cracks and crevices in buildings is an example pest management method? A. Physical B. Genetic C. Biological
A. Physical
Which would be considered a preventive pest management strategy? A. Planting weed- and disease - free seed on an athletic field B. Releasing natural enemies to help reduce pest populations C. Removing a pest that is a public health concern from an area
A. Planting weed- and disease - free seed on an athletic field
Monitoring pests at airports and ocean ports that pose a serious threat to public health or widespread damage to crops or animals is an example of which type of pest management method? A. Regulatory B. Genetic C. Biological
A. Regulatory
"Do not breathe vapors or spray mist: is an example of a: A. Specific action statement B. Statement of practical treatment C. Routes of entry statement
A. Specific action statement
Which statement about pest management strategies in IPM is true? A. The goal is to prevent pests from reaching damaging levels B. Eradication is never the goal of an IPM program C. Nonchemical methods are short-term solutions to control pests
A. The goal is to prevent pests from reaching damaging levels
Which statement about harmful effects of pesticides is false? A. The most common form of pesticide injury is by inhalation B. Asthma-like symptoms may be caused by allergies to pesticides C. Many herbicides and fungicides cause dermatitis (skin reactions)
A. The most common form of pesticide injury is by inhalation
Under federal law, which statement about trained and certified applicators is true? A. They may apply and/or supervise the application of restricted-use pesticides B. They must receive supplemental training before mixing RUPS C. They are exempt from obtaining county bulletins for the protection of endangered species
A. They may apply and/or supervise the application of restricted-use pesticides
Which statement about cultural control practices is true? A. They reduce pest establishment, reproduction, and survival B. They use naturally derived and/or synthesized chemicals to control pests C. They involve the release of parasites and predators found in foreign countries
A. They reduce pest establishment, reproduction, and survival
The capacity of a pesticide to cause short-term (acute) or long-term (chronic) injury is referred to as its: A. Toxicity B. Exposure C. Hazard
A. Toxicity
Which federal regulation requires employee training in the of pesticides? A. Worker Protection Standard B. Pesticide Container and Containment Regulation C. Food Quality Protection Act
A. Worker Protection Standard
Under federal law, which of the following actions is unlawful and subject to civil or criminal penalties? A. Allowing a person under the direct supervision of a certified applicator to apply RUPS B. Detaching, altering, defacing, or destroying any part of a container or labeling C. Keeping inadequate records of employees who received training on the proper use of pesticides
B. Detaching, altering, defacing, or destroying any part of a container or labeling
Which statement about pesticide exposure routes is true? A. Studies show that about 97% of all body exposure to pesticides during a spraying operation by inhalation B. Eating, drinking, or smoking without first washing your hands after handling pesticides is likely to transfer the product to your mouth C. The palms and forearms absorb pesticides more quickly than the scalp, ear canal, and forehead
B. Eating, drinking, or smoking without first washing your hands after handling pesticides is likely to transfer the product to your mouth
Making use of plant varieties that are naturally resistant to insect feeding is an example of which type of pest management method? A. Biological B. Genetic C. Regulatory
B. Genetic
Which statement about FIFRA is false? A. It provides the overall framework for the federal pesticide regulatory program B. It prevents states, tribes, and territories from creating pesticide use laws more stringent than federal regulations C. It allows applicators to deviate from the pesticide label under specific use situations
B. It prevents states, tribes, and territories from creating pesticide use laws more stringent than federal regulations
Using barriers to prevent pests from getting into an area is an example of which type of pest management method? A. Biological B. Mechanical C. Genetic
B. Mechanical
Which group of pesticides is exempt from registration because it poses little or no risk to humans and the environment? A. Restricted Use B. Minimum Risk C. Special local need.
B. Minimun Risk
Which statement about action thresholds is true? A. The IPM technician needs to implement control measures below the action threshold level B. The action threshold for a pest may be set at a zero pest population density C. In an urban landscape , action thresholds are usually more related to economics than aesthetics
B. The action threshold for a pest may be set at a zero pest population density
Which statement about what happens to pesticides inside the body is true? A. Most pesticides used today are stored in our body fat B. The kidneys filter pesticides from the blood into the urine C. Most chemical breakdown of toxic substances takes place wherever pesticide is first absorbed
B. The kidneys filter pesticides from the blood into the urine
What is the purpose of the pesticide registration and reregistration process? A. To control the flow of new pesticide products entering the marketplace B. To provide evidence that the pesticide will not cause unreasonable risks to human health or the environment C. To make sure the amount of pesticide residue remaining on food and feed crops is zero
B. To provide evidence that the pesticide will not cause unreasonable risks to human health or the environment
Which statement about pesticide label names and ingredients is true ? A. Both the active ingredients and inert ingredients must be listed by chemical name . B. Various manufacturers use different trade contain the same active ingredient . names , even though the products may C. Common names are those officially accepted by the manufacturer .
B. Various manufacturers use different trade names, even though the products may contain the same active ingredient
Which statement about first aid response for pesticide exposure to the eye is false? A. You should hold the eye open and immediately begin gently washing it B. You should drip water directly into the eye C. You should flush under the eyelid with water to remove debris
B. You should drip water directly into the eye
Which statement about federal pesticide regulation is true? A. To ensure future compliance, civil penalties are typically assessed against first-time violators B. Like pesticides, devices used to control pests must also be registered with EPA C. Approved pesticide labels have the force of law
C. Approved pesticide labels have the force of law
If there are no manufacturer use recommendations, a pesticide applicator should replace the chemical cartridges of his or her respirator: A. At the end of each season B. After one week of use C. At the end of each workday
C. At the end of each workday
What statement about heat stress is true? A. Wearing extra PPE prevents heat stress B. Constricted pupils is a symptom of heatstroke C. Lack of sweat is a symptom of heatstroke
C. Lack of sweat is a symptom of heatstroke
"If swallowed, call a doctor" is an example of what kind of statement? A. Routes of entry B. Advisory C. Mandatory
C. Mandatory
Which part of the product formulation determines what glove type is needed? A. Active ingredient B. Surfactants C. Solvents
C. Solvents
The active ingredient in Tempo 20WP is listed as 6-Cyfluthrin, cyano(4-fluoro-3-phenoxyphenyl)methyl 3-(2,2-dichloroethenyl)-2,2 dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate. What does the term "Cyfluthrin" represent? A. The brand name B. The chemical name C. The common name
C. The common name
Who is responsible for developing SDS's for pesticides and providing them on request? A. EPA B. OSHA C. The product manufacturer
C. The product manufacturer
Which of the following criteria is used by EPA in establishing pesticide tolerances? A. Research data completely independent of the pesticide manufacturer's B. The anticipated volume of product to be sold in any given year C. The toxicity of the pesticide and its break down products
C. The toxicity of the pesticide and its break down products
Rank the following pesticide signal words in order of the relative acute toxicity of the pesticide product to humans. (1 = least acute toxicity and 4 = most acute toxicity) Danger Caution Danger - Poison Warning
Caution Warning Danger Danger Poison
The volume of pesticide formulation and the volume of carrier used to create and end use solution.
Concentration
A spill is an accidental release of a pesticide. The suggested guidelines in the event of a chemical spill are known as the three C's. The three C's include:
Control Contain Clean up the spill
Calendar date when pesticide application occurred.
Date of application
In order to ensure that pesticide labels contain all of the information needed for safe and effective use, they are reviewed. Which of the following entities reviews all manufacturer's applications for pesticide registration and language for pesticide labels ? 1. MDARD (Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development) 2. USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) 3. EPA (federal Environmental Protection Agency).
EPA (federal Environmental Protection Agency)
Person responsible for making sure that workers and handlers receive the protections required by the pesticide labeling and the WPS.
Employer
True or False? Drift management plans shall be used when pesticide off-target drift is likely to occur due to the nature of the application or atmospheric conditions. Drift management plans are not required to be in written form if the applicator is able to verbally explain all of the details of the plan including the management measures to be used and how those measures will reduce off-target drift .
False
True or False? If a farmer has a written drift management plan on file and he or she has followed the plan when making a pesticide application, the farmer will be exempt from complying with federal and state statutes and regulations.
False
True or False? In order to renew a pesticide applicator credential , an individual is required to re - take the Michigan Department of Agriculture exam for their appropriate area of certification or registration.
False
True or False? Recordkeeping requirements for pesticide application are the same, regardless if you are a private or commercially certified applicator .
False
True or False? Regulations are passed by congress and are therefore able to change laws.
False
What is Off-Target Pesticide Drift?
The physical movement of a pesticide at the time of application from the targeted site of application to any non - target site
What is insecticide used for?
For broad - spectrum control of crawling, flying, and wood infesting insect pests on indoor and outdoor surfaces, as well as pests of trees, landscape ornamentals, and residential and commercial lawns. For the control of certain insects on fruits, nuts & ornamentals.
What is herbicide used for? For the control of woody brush and weeds.
For the control of woody brush and weeds.
What is Vapor Drift?
Gaseous vapors moving off-target.
MIOSHA is responsible for the regulation of health and safety for all workplace operations that do not fall within the definition of Agriculture. The MIOSHA standards that address health and safety for workplaces that are not defined as Agriculture are referred to as:
General Industry Standards
What is the first thing you should do to help a victim of inhalation exposure?
Get the victim to fresh air
Anyone who: (1) is employed (including self-employed) for any type of compensation by an agricultural establishment or a commercial pesticide handling establishment that uses pesticides in the production of agricultural plants on a farm, forest, nursery, or greenhouse.
Handler
Which items must employers provide for their workers and handlers in order to be in compliance with the Federal Worker Protection Standards?
Information regarding pesticide applications, Training, Protection against exposure to pesticides & Decontamination sites and emergency assistance.
What is Spray Drift?
Liquids being carried off-target by air movement.
MIOSHA stands for:
Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration
According to the 2011 US Department of Labor Memorandum; "OSHA's Authority to Preform Enforcement Activities at Small Farms with Grain Storage Structures Involved in Postharvest Crop Activities" . A small farm is defined as:
One that; during the proceeding twelve months, employed 10 or fewer employees and did not maintain a temporary labor camp.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics , which were the top 3 leading causes of workplace injuries in 2011?
Overextension Falls ( on the same level ) Struck by object or equipment
Craig Anderson refers to the "Three P's" that make health and safety on the farm extremely important . The " three P's " that Craig refers to are:
Productivity Penalties Profitability
The amount of pesticide applied to a plant, animal, unit area, or surface; usually expressed as per acre or per 1,000 square feet, linear feet, or cubic feet.
Rate of application
The acronym "RUP" as it relates to pesticide applicators stands for:
Restricted Use Pesticide
Licensed firms who are providing for hire pesticide application services to customers are required to provide their customers with what documents?
Risk / Benefit Sheet, Service Agreement, & Treatment Information
What is Particle Drift?
Solid particles moving from the target site.
Certified and Registered pesticide applicators are both required to take and pass the Michigan general standard exam (CORE), however, registered applicators are not required to:
Take one or more category exams .
Which parts of a pesticide applicator's body are the most likely to be exposed to pesticides?
The hands and forearms.
True or False? A pesticide spill kit is defined as "A portable kit or other equipment that is designed to recover, minimize, contain, or absorb spills, leaks, releases, or other discharges of pesticides . "Any person who mixes, loads or otherwise uses pesticides, in quantities of 16 oz or greater, shall have immediate access to a spill kit.
True
True or False? As a Certified Private Agricultural pesticide applicator, I am able to supervise non - credentialed persons who apply restricted - use pesticides on my farm.
True
True or False? Commercial pesticide applicators are required to maintain records for all pesticide applications. This applies to both general-use pesticide products as well as restricted-use pesticide products.
True
True or False? Congress / Legislature directs state agencies to write regulations intended for implementation of law.
True
True or False? Every pesticide that is federally classified as a restricted - use pesticide must include the following statement: "For retail sale to and use only by certified applicators or persons under the direct supervision of a certified applicator and only for those uses covered by the certified applicator's certification."
True
True or False? If a pesticide applicator is making a pesticide application and off-target drift occurs, the applicator is required to notify the residents in the affected area . It is up to the applicator to choose to provide such notice either verbally or with written notification.
True
True or False? Machinery related deaths account for over 1/3 of the deaths in Michigan's agricultural operations each year.
True
True or False? OSHA stands for Occupational Safety and Health Administration . OSHA enacted the "Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970" that is intended to ensure safe and healthy working conditions for men and women employed in the United States of America.
True
True or False? Statistics have shown that in Michigan there are a higher number of employer fatalities in agricultural operations than employees.
True
True or False? The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has full authority to conduct inspections upon any public or private premises where pesticides are being used, applied or distributed.
True
True or False? The Michigan Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation (MIFACE) program gathers information about work - related fatalities for all of Michigan's industry sectors.
True
True or False? The difference between a Certified Pesticide Applicator and a Registered Pesticide Applicator is that a Certified applicator is able to purchase restricted use pesticides while a Registered applicator may not purchase restricted use pesticides.
True
True or False? Under the MIOSHA Act for the State of Michigan, "Agricultural Operations" means work activity designated in major groups 01 and 02 of the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) manual.
True
True or False? With regards to the Federal OSHA law, the State of Michigan is considerd a "State Plan State". As such, the State of Michigan agreed with Federal OSHA and has been provided the authority to enforce federal safety regulations within Michigan.
True
Anyone who: (1) is employed (including self-employed) for any type of compensation and (2) is doing tasks, such as harvesting, weeding, or watering, relating to the production of agricultural plants on a farm, forest, nursery, or greenhouse.
Worker
Commercial pesticide applicators have two options with regards to providing information to their customers regarding pesticide applications they have made. The two options with regards to when this information must be provided include: 1. At the time of application. 2. Written information by electronic transmission within 48 hours of the application. If commercial applicators choose to use the electronic transmission for providing the customer information, what prerequisite must have been met?
Written authorization from the customer or authorized agent was provided prior to the application.
