PA1 REVISION Questions And
Correct Answers
What is a pesticide? - ANSWER A substance used for destroying
or controlling any pest harmful to cultivated plants or to animals.
What comes under the pesticide umbrella? - ANSWER PGR -
Plant Growth Regulators, Insecticides, Fungicides, Herbicides....
PA1 REVISION Questions And Correct Answers What is a pesticide? - ANSWER A substance used for destroying or controlling any pest harmful to cultivated plants or to animals. What comes under the pesticide umbrella? - ANSWER PGR - Plant Growth Regulators, Insecticides, Fungicides, Herbicides. What is FEPA? - ANSWER * The Food and Environmental Protection Act * Protect the health of humans, creatures and plants. * Safeguard the environment. * Secure safe, efficient and humane methods of controlling pests. * Make information about pesticides available to the public. What is COPR? - ANSWER * Control of Pesticides Regulations * Any persons using pesticides receives adequate i nstructions and guidance. * Confine application to the land or crop intended to be treated. * Only MAPP (Ministry Approved Pesticide Product) approved products to be used. * Not to be used outside 'field of use'. * Maximum dose complied with. * Pesticides to be mixed only with adjuvants stated on the label. What is DEFRA? - ANSWER * Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs * Full Approval Required - MAPP Number. * EAMU - Extension of Authorisation for Minor Use eg Firebreaks What is a Saf ety Data Sheet? - ANSWER Information regarding the occupational health and safety for the use of various products and substances. What is COSHH? - ANSWER * Control of Substances Hazardous to Health * It is a risk assessment that an employer must carry out to identify and then eliminate or control any identifiable risks to human health. * Applies to all substances that have been classified as hazardous. * Should be kept until it is reviewed. Purpose of PPE? - ANSWER Control risks and eliminate hazards. How do we know what type and when to wear PPE? - ANSWER Check the product label and Material Safety Data Sheet. How do we know we are wearing the correct PPE suit? - ANSWER * Check it's CE European Standard approved 'Spray Tight LEVEL 4' * Number EN465 * Check damage and replace as necessary. How and where do you wash your PPE? - ANSWER Wash PPE above a drip tray or a treatable area with warm soapy water. Collect washings and dispose of responsibly. What is the correct PPE? - ANSWER * Nitrile gloves 300mm long and 0.5mm thick. * Coverall - storm flap, elasticated cuffs and ankles, and hood. * Face shield - clean and clear. * Wellington boots - unlined, good condition and steel toe caps.
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