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QAL Laws & Regs Exam Prep (California) revision questions updated version with answers, Exams of Advanced Education

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QAL Laws & Regs Exam Prep (California)

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1. The difference between CA laws and DPR regulations is that laws are: -

Passed by the CA legislature and regulations are adopted by DPR to carry out

laws Remember is the Department of Pesticide Regulation

Remember the Legislature makes the Laws (the law: "employers must protect

employees from harm on the job")

but the DPR makes specific Regulations (the regulation: "eyewear must be

worn, waterproof gloves, long sleeve shirts, socks, etc." to protect that

employee from harm)

2. A cooperating agency that helps DPR enforce pesticide use laws and

regu- lations in CA is the: County Agricultural Commissioner

(think of him as the local pesticide "sheriff")

3. When pesticide registrant (the MAKER of that pesticide) allows a pesticide

product registration (it's license to sell it in the state of California) to

lapse/end, pest control dealers (like Univar) can continue to sell out their

stock of that pesticide (stuff that they ALREADY bought in order to sell to

pest control companies) for how many years?: 2 years

So if a Company decides they're not making a profit off of a pesticide that has

been licensed/registered in CA and they let their license "lapse/expire", CA

lets stores sell out of any product they bought for the next 2 years.

4. Employee handler pesticide safety training topics (what the boss needs

to teach to his techs) do not include how to:

A) confine spray to target area

B) handle, open and lift containers

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The difference between CA laws and DPR regulations is that laws are: - Passed by the CA legislature and regulations are adopted by DPR to carry out laws Remember is the Department of Pesticide Regulation Remember the Legislature makes the Laws (the law: "employers must protect employees from harm on the job") but the DPR makes specific Regulations (the regulation: "eyewear must be worn, waterproof gloves, long sleeve shirts, socks, etc." to protect that employee from harm)
A cooperating agency that helps DPR enforce pesticide use laws and regu- lations in CA is the: County Agricultural Commissioner (think of him as the local pesticide "sheriff")
When pesticide registrant (the MAKER of that pesticide) allows a pesticide product registration (it's license to sell it in the state of California) to lapse/end, pest control dealers (like Univar) can continue to sell out their stock of that pesticide (stuff that they ALREADY bought in order to sell to pest control companies) for how many years?: 2 years So if a Company decides they're not making a profit off of a pesticide that has been licensed/registered in CA and they let their license "lapse/expire", CA lets stores sell out of any product they bought for the next 2 years.
Employee handler pesticide safety training topics (what the boss needs to teach to his techs) do not include how to: A) confine spray to target area B) handle, open and lift containers

C) recognize the chemical characteristics of the pesticide D) recognize pesticide poisoning symptoms: C) Recognize the chemical char- acteristics of the pesticide (you don't NEED to know EXACTLY the chemical makeup of every pesticide just like you don't NEED to know every ingredient in Ketchup to understand that it is a condiment for hotdogs)

Why is it important for pesticide applications that employees receive train- ing on recognizing and avoiding heat stress?: Because MANY heat stress symptoms are identical to pesticide poisoning symptoms.
The potential for pesticides leaching (soaking ) through the soil into the ground water increases with what?: RAINFALL Rain washes pesticide deeper into the soil...we don't want it continuing down hundreds of feet into our drinking water beneath us)
Arrange these label words from least dangerous to most dangerous: Warn- ing/Danger/Caution: Caution, Warning, Danger
Which signal world has the word poison and a skull and crossbones on the label?: DANGER
What are the three signal words commonly used on all pesticides?: Danger, Warning, Caution
The hazard (DANGER) of a pesticide is a relative measure of its potential to: A) Harm people or the environment B) control the pest C) damage application equipment D) bind to soil particles: A) Harm people or the environment (We say something is REALLY DANGEROUS when it can REALLY harm people/en- vironment...like NUCLEAR waste...but we tell someone to be "cautious" not to get soap in their eyes when bathing)
Which of the following is the MOST frequent route of pesticide exposure for pesticide handlers? A) Oral (through your mouth) B) Dermal (through your skin)

When referring to an ocular pesticide exposure on a pesticide handler, which body part is affected?: THE EYES = OCULAR Look...doctors pay a lot of money for their education and it makes them feel SO MUCH BETTER to say "Ocular Tissue Damage" than to just say "his eyeball got scratched").
Why can't leather and cloth gloves be used for handling liquid pesticides?- : Because they will ABSORB liquid pesticide. Yes, we use both kinds of gloves for DRY pesticides...but if the test doesn't say "DRY" then ASSUME it means "WET"
How often must Personal Protective Equipment be cleaned?: At the end of each WORK PERIOD Remember, it's not EACH DAY for a part time employee because they don't work EACH DAY. We say "Work Period" just so everyone understands that at the end of a work day, you HAVE to clean your PPE.
An important reason to inspect the area where you will be completing a pesticide application is to:: Identify any hazardous material or (I would say) hazardous situations (a dogs presence in a yard is going to be an issue for you)
The information necessary for treating someone exposed to a pesticide is found in the:: Precautionary statement section of the pesticide label This IS a test question.
When cleaning up a spilled pesticide the absorbent material and all other contaminated materials must be put into sealed containers and transported to a:: Class 1 disposal site (landfill)
A Class 1 landfill accepts hazardous (pesticide) and non-hazardous (old sofas) wastes;
A Class 2 landfill accepts "designated" and non-hazardous waste (maybe it will ONLY take hazardous motor oil BUT nothing else hazardous)

A Class 3 landfill may accept non-hazardous municipal waste (NOTHING TOXIC CAN BE DUMPED HERE)
Pesticide spills should be reported to who?: The County Agricultural Com- missioner's office We are talking about having a backpack sprayers worth of chemical go into the storm drain and NOT a cup of pesticide splashing out because you overflowed your backpack sprayer)
Applying a pesticide that you know is not registered for the site you are treating is an example of? (Spraying Taurus SC inside for ants when it is ONLY allowed to be sprayed outside).: Intentional misapplication (you're doing it and you KNOW it's wrong)
When using poison baits for controlling vertebrate pests, how should you place them?: In tamper resistant bait stations Remember, rats are VERTEBRATE pests and you only PLACE rat bait in bait stations.
How much active ingredient would there be in a 20 pound bag of 25W for- mulation? (Questions similar to this WILL be on the exam so try to understand the reasoning of the correct answer): 5lbs This IS a test-like question. If the formulation is 33w it means 33% of the bag is ACTIVE ingredient. If it says 50w, that means 50% of that bag is ACTIVE chemical. So if you have a 20lb bag of pesticide that is 25w formulation, you have to figure out what is 25% of 20lbs (it's 5).
Which type of application equipment would produce the LEAST amount of pesticide drift? A) A rope wick b) A backpack sprayer with one nozzle c) A boom sprayer with 14 nozzles d) A high pressure hand spray gun: A rope wick

If you mix a wettable powder (like Cyper WSP) and an oil based pesticide (which I don't have you using), it can form a bubble-gum type of clump in the backpack sprayer.

The federal laws regulating the manufacture, sale, transporting, and use of pesticides are administered by what government agency?: The U.S. E.P.A. The United States Environmental Protection Agency.
Can the laws and regulations controlling pesticide use in California be more strict than the federal laws?: Yes If the federal government says you can spray Bifen I/T inside a house, California can (if it wants) make a rule that you CAN'T spray that same pesticide inside.
What does the statement of practical treatment on the pesticide tell you?- : First aid instructions
What does REI stand for?: Restricted Entry Interval Look, there are some pesticides that get sprayed in a farm field that are so dan- gerous, NO ONE can go back in that field for 72 hours or a week....their entry is "restricted". We DON'T use those type of pesticides but they DO exist.
By what criteria do you use to select the PPE for applying a pesticide?: - Follow the pesticide label requirements
Pesticides that are classified as acaricides are used to control what?: Mites
Pesticides that belong to the same chemical group often have similar what?: Have similar modes of action (different gun brands still do the kill the same way--a bullet. Different knives produced from different companies still kill the same way--cutting). Pesticides in the same chemical group (BifenTHRIN and DeltameTHRIN work the same way, even through they are different pesticides)
The capability of a pesticide to control a pest may be influenced by what?- : Temperature, humidity, and exposure to sunlight. Think about it....pesticide can break down FAST in high heat and direct sunlight)

What is a key pest?: Pests that cause major damage on a regular basis; require regular control efforts to prevent damage
What is an occasional pest?: One that becomes a pest once in a while due to life cycles, environmental conditions, or result of human activity.
What is a secondary pest?: Normally not problem pests but become problem- atic after key pests are controlled; can/will cause damage after control of key pests An example: when we trap and kill coyotes, the rabbit population spins out of control
What are the IPM methods/control options? (BCMC): biological, chemical, mechanical/physical, cultural
Biological: buying a cat to keep rats away
Chemical: using poison to kill the rat
Mechanical/Physical: Sealing up all rodent entry points into a house to stop rats from getting inside
Cultural: Cleaning up the trash around one's house to stop rats from finding food.
Define prevention of pests.: Stopping pest populations before damage or treat- ment thresholds; weed/disease free seeding and mediums, disease/insect resistant genetics, sanitation practices, natural enemies. This is why we spray around a house...TO PREVENT AN INDOOR ANT PROBLEM BEFORE IT BEGINS.
Define suppression of pests.: Reduction of pest populations below economic injury threshold/to tolerable levels; can lower pest populations so natural enemies can maintain control; releasing biological agents, cultivation, etc. One example: we use bait stations to SUPPRESS the rat population so it's not a problem (knowing that we can't kill every rat outside)
Define eradication of pests and give AN example of a method of eradica- tion.: Total elimination of pest from designated area. One example: trapping rats in an attic for TOTAL ELIMINATION (we don't want to suppress rats in an attic, we want them ALL GONE)
Define economic injury thresholds.: When damages from pests affect the economic ($$$) return of the product; pesticide applications often based off of these thresholds

When is a pesticide label required to be read by an applicator?: Before buying; before mixing and applying; when storing; before disposing. Think about the question...it makes sense that you MUST read the label before using crap, doesn't it?
Making an application of a pesticide product at a lower rate than specified in labeling directions is.. .: Always allowed
Exceeding the maximum application rate of a pesticide product as per its labeling is.. .: Illegal
The PSIS (Pesticide Safety and Information Series) leaflets with the "N" designation are written for.. .: Non-agricultural settings There are 2 versions of this mini booklet:
The N series for non-ag workers (that's you)
The A series for Ag workers (farmers and their workers)
A Pest Control Business that has one or more employees must have...: - Workmen's Compensation Insurance It's sort of like health insurance BUT the employee pays the monthly fees...if you get your head chopped while at work, the government will give you a SMALL amount of money each month to live in a nursing home with your own nurse named Helga or Harley Quinn.
Where do you find information regarding the cleaning and use of pesticide application equipment?: On the pesticide LABEL Where else do you think you would find it?! Sports Illustrated?! YES...READ THE LABEL
In regards to pesticide storage, a person who is responsible for pesticide containers must -: Store containers in a locked enclosure or provide a person to maintain control over the containers at all times That means you keep your toolbox LOCKED That means you keep your backpack sprayer LOCKED That means the Company LOCKS away its chemicals.

How far away would the signs attached to a pesticide storage area must be readable from?: 25 feet GUARANTEED TEST QUESTION
What is a service container that is used to hold a pesticide or pesticide mixture?: Any other legal container (other than the originally labeled pesticide container). We put PCQ in a bucket, label it and put a lid on it--that's a service container We put pesticide in a backpack sprayer, label it, and put a lid on it--that's a service container
What kind of containers are illegal in which to store pesticides?: Containers that are commonly used for food, drink, or household products Think about it.You DON'T want to store pesticides in a soda cup that your boss thinks is his Diet Coke. You don't want to store pesticides in a regular drinking cup that someone thinks to coconut juice.
Why must pesticides being carried in the back of a vehicle be properly secured?: In order prevent spills into or off of the vehicle I mean, think of it, this is a "no brainer," or it better be if you want to keep your job :)
Empty pesticide bags can be handled and disposed of as non- hazardous waste as long as they.. .: Have been properly emptied according to the Dept. of Pesticide Regulation's "Guidelines for Emptying and Burning Pesticide Bags" We are talking about bags, not bottles. When the bags are empty, you can throw them into the regular trash BECAUSE they held a dry pesticide.
How do you properly rinse an empty container?: Partially fill an empty container with water, shake, and drain into the spray tank, then repeat process at least two more times

In other words, the State wants to know EXACTLY what chemicals you sprayed around little Ricky's preschool playground and they want to know that ANNUALLY.

What is the responsibility of the Pest Control Applicator (that's you) when using a pesticide? (2 of them): 1. Follow label;
Use label or regulation-required PPE provided by employer It's pretty simple actually.
What type of information, documents, and resources are required to be pro- vided to the employee by the employer? (3 answers): 1. Pesticide use records;
Copies of PSIS (Pesticide Safety Information Series) leaflets for pesticides and handling activities;
SDS for each pesticides (Safety Data Sheets)
What are the symptoms of pesticide overexposure, illness, and injury?: - Headache, weakness, dizziness, blurred vision, nausea, abdominal cramps, sweat- ing, tightness of chest, difficulty breathing. It's exactly like what happens when you get heat stroke...too much time in the hot sun with not enough water.
What are the requirements of emergency medical care for pesticide han- dlers?: 1. Employers must have arrangements in advance for emergency medical care;
Employers must inform employees of name and location of medical facility; name, address, and number of medical facility must be posted;
When receiving treatment - must provide medical personnel with product name, ingredients, registration numbers, SDS, circumstances of use, circumstances result- ing in exposure
What are exemptions from wearing PPE?: Mainly in enclosed cab/cockpit or in closed system Think of an enclosed farm tractor cab where the farmer can spray pesticide with his tractor while wearing shorts and a tank top);

Pesticide handler safety training for employees must be completed before before when?: Before employees are allowed to handle any pesticide
How often must handlers receive pesticide safety training?: Annually/yearly
An employee who mixes, loads, or applies pesticides with the signal word "DANGER" in the production of an agricultural commodity (FARM LAND) may work alone at night if the employee... ?: Makes personal contact with a responsible adult at least EVERY HOUR. Think of it...working ALONE...in the DARK...with a DANGEROUS pesticide...of course the State wants you to check in EACH HOUR.
Decontamination facilities must be equipped at a minimum with what?: - Sufficient water, soap, and single-use towels for routine washing of the hands and face, and emergency washing of the entire body
Who is responsible for providing for the laundering of coveralls used by pesticide handler employees?: Employers. Some farm workers wear coveralls when using pesticide and their boss is required to wash those kind of clothes.
Handlers who properly mix pesticides packaged in water-soluble packets are considered to be using... ?: a closed mixing system Look, when you throw a couple of packets of Cyper WSP into your backpack sprayer,

What document must be displayed at the work site or central location when fieldworkers are working in a pesticide-treated field?: A completed Pesticide Safety Information Series leaflet A- Remember the "A" series is for Agricultural Workers.
Before fieldworker employees are allowed to enter pesticide-treated fields, what information must the operator of the property inform them about that is mandated by California's pesticide laws?: The availability and location of the...
Pesticide use records, and;
The SDS sheets. The law really seeks to protect farm workers from pesticide poisoning which is why farm workers have the RIGHT to know WHAT pesticide is surrounding them and access to the SDS sheets so they can read about that pesticide.
WHEN DEALING WITH A PESTICIDE THAT IS NOT AN ORGANOPHOSPATE PESTICIDE...if there is an inconsistency between the regulation-specified REI (like the State's requirement) and the labeling-specified REI, you must always ... ?: Use the longer interval Look, if California has one REI requirement (hey..you can't enter a farm field for 72 hours after its sprayed) but the Label has another requirement (hey, you can enter the farm field after 15 minutes) you must obey the LONGER REQUIREMENT (72 hours).
When posting a treated field along an unfenced public bike path, warning signs must be placed no further apart than.. .?: 600 feet Look, if a farm field out in the country isn't surrounded by a fence and anyone can enter it at any time, you've got to put up warning signs. But a farmer can't just have one stupid sign hidden behind a tree...the law makes it clear it gets posted EVERY 600 feet where it can be CLEARLY seen by all.
What is pesticide residue?: The remnant of a pesticide that can be found on a crop or commodity after application.

So remember that next time you eat an apple from the store...it probably has a little amount of pesticide (residue) on it.

What is the purpose of monitoring for pesticide residues?: To ensure the safe use of pesticides; monitor for illegal pesticide use; keep consumers safe. So yes, the Agricultural Commissioners Office does inspect fruit and veggies to make sure that no illegal pesticides are on them OR that no HIGH levels of legal pesticides are on them.
Now, who is responsible for monitoring pesticide residues?: The Ag Com- missioner, The US Food and Drug Administration (the FDA) and the Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR).
Who is responsible for issuing, reviewing, and complying with the re- quirements of a restricted material permit? (remember that a 'restricted ma- terial' is an extremely DANGEROUS pesticide that the State wants to keep a close eye on--like Fumitoxin, Zinc Phosphide & Strychnine).: The County Ag Commission issues permits and enforce regulations under DPR guidance. Each year we have to get a new restricted materials permit from the county and each year they want to come and inspect the office and the trucks to make sure we know what we are doing.
What is the duration of a restricted material permit?: Usually one year. EVERY. SINGLE. YEAR. I have to make my way to the county ag office and beg to use Fumi, Zinc or Strychnine or they want to come to my office and make sure I'm running a proper business.
Employers who have employees who handle organophosphate pesti- cides (the SUPER nasty pesticides) in an agricultural plant production oper- ation (a farm field) must have a signed written agreement from a doctor for medical supervision when?: The employees regularly handle organophosphate pesticides with the signal words "DANGER" OR "WARNING"

(and destroyed). So great, a farmer figures out that Taurus SC kills bugs on his apples really well, but Taurus SC is NOT labeled for apples and he uses it anyway. If he gets caught, the apples are destroyed and he just landed himself in very hot water with the State.

What are the record keeping requirements of a PCB?: 1. Maintain record of all CE hours acquired;
Maintain written record of notifications for TWO years; 3. Keep copies of written recommendations and restricted material permits;
pesticide use records kept for TWO years and immediately available upon request
Why is understanding pest biology important when managing pests?: - Ensure proper control is taken at the proper timing; for pest control success Look, why treat a squirrel burrow with Zinc if the squirrel is in estivation (a sleep like state) that occurs at different times of the year? You NEED to know about animal biology to make the right treatment!
Why is correctly identifying pests important?: It will ensure you choose the proper control method and have pest control success. Okay, if you treat a MOLE thinking its a GOPHER, you will fail. You can't really use Fumi on MOLES. And if you think a GOPHER is actually a MOLE, you won't kill it by using Talprid Mole gummy worms because Gophers don't eat worms!
What are the main groups of common pests? (yes, you need to know this): 1. Vertebrate pests (gophers, moles, rats, things that have bones)
Invertebrate pests (insects, things that don't have bones)
Weeds;
Disease agents (like fungus diseases on rose bushes)

What are the toxicity categories and signal words?: Cat. I - DANGER (walking in the middle of 500 angry rattlesnakes in the middle of a zoo cage) Cat. II - WARNING (walking into a backyard with a posted "beware of dog" sign) Cat. III - CAUTION (walking past the Prop 65 warning as you walk into Starbucks and grab your coffee) Cat. IV - no signal word or optional CAUTION (swimming in the ocean)
What is the main cause of particle drift (particles of pesticide--usually found in dry dust pesticides and granules)?: Dust formulations applied just before or during windy conditions
What is the main cause of pesticide runoff?: Pesticides applied just before a heavy rain
What is the main cause of leaching?: Persistent (long, long lasting) pesti- cides applied to the soil Some chemicals stay active for years and slowly "soak into" the soil and go straight down into the ground water)
With what soil conditions are you more likely to see pesticides leach through soil?: Sandy soil, low organic matter, where groundwater is shallow Think about how FAST water runs through sand...well, pesticide will run through sand just as fast!
What ways do people get exposed to pesticides?: 1. Container mishandling during transportation and storage;
Mixing and application;
REI misconduct;
The most frequent route of pesticide exposure is through the.. .: Skin (dermal)
Which of the following conditions observed at a site can quickly change and affect the outcome of your pesticide application?: 1. Wind speed and direction (obviously it can blow away your spray)
Temperature and cloud cover (if it's hot enough it can break down the pesticide super fast).

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