PA1 REVISION EXAM WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADED A+
1. What is a pesticide? A substance used for destroying or controlling
any pest harmful to cultivated plants or to ani-
mals.
2. What comes under the pes-
ticide umbrella?
PGR - Plant Growth Regulators, Insecticides,
Fungicides, Herbicides.
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1. What is a pesticide? A substance used for destroying or controlling
any pest harmful to cultivated plants or to ani-
mals.
2. What comes under the pes- PGR - Plant Growth Regulators, Insecticides,
ticide umbrella? Fungicides, Herbicides.
3. What is FEPA? * 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.
4. What is COPR? * Control of Pesticides Regulations
* Any persons using pesticides receives ade-
quate instructions and guidance.
* Confine application to the land or crop intend-
ed 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.
5. What is DEFRA? * Department for the Environment, Food and
Rural Affairs
* Full Approval Required - MAPP Number.
* EAMU - Extension of Authorisation for Minor
Use eg Firebreaks
6. What is a Safety Data Sheet? Information regarding the occupational health
and safety for the use of various products and
substances.
7. What is COSHH?
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, PA1 REVISION EXAM WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADED A+
* 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.
8. Purpose of PPE? Control risks and eliminate hazards.
9. How do we know what type Check the product label and Material Safety
and when to wear PPE? Data Sheet.
10. How do we know we are * Check it's CE European Standard approved
wearing the correct PPE 'Spray Tight LEVEL 4'
suit? * Number EN465
* Check damage and replace as necessary.
11. How and where do you wash Wash PPE above a drip tray or a treatable area
your PPE? with warm soapy water. Collect washings and
dispose of responsibly.
12. What is the correct PPE? * 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.
13. Respirators - when would * Control exposure by inhalation
you use them? * Inspected by a competent person and
records kept 'Control Measure Records'.
* Filters should be replaced if taste or smell of
product is present.
14. Symptoms of pesticide in- * Feeling sick // Blurred vision // Sore throat //
gestion, inhalation or ab- Breathing difficulties // Stomach pains // Dizzi-
sorbtion? What to do? ness // Skin Irritation.
* Get away // Wash contamination // remove
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