🌾🧪Safe Application of Pesticides PA1 – Practice

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Remember the BIG 5
1️⃣ READ THE LABEL 📖
2️⃣ WEAR PPE 🧤
3️⃣ CHECK WEATHER 🌬
4️⃣ PROTECT WATER 💧
5️⃣ KEEP RECORDS 📝

If you remember those five things, you will answer most PA1 questions correctly.

✅ Simple rule:
Safe operator = safe farm + safe food + safe environment.

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Pass rule: 21/30 AND at least 1 correct in each section

Q1 Under the Health and Safety at Work Act (HASAWA), what is the operator required to do?

Ensure pesticides used are authorised for the crop Follow employer instructions and training when using equipment Carry out formal environmental impact assessments Approve pesticide products before use

Correct answer: Follow employer instructions and training when using equipment

Q2 Which regulation requires employers to assess workplace risks and ensure suitable control measures are implemented?

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations

Correct answer: Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations

Q3 Under the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations, what must an operator know?

The correct disposal procedure for pesticide containers The classification of dangerous occurrences The correct pesticide storage temperature The location of first aid facilities and emergency arrangements

Correct answer: The location of first aid facilities and emergency arrangements

Q4 What does the oxidising hazard symbol indicate about a substance?

It will burn quickly on contact with water It may cause irritation to skin and eyes It can intensify fire or combustion It reacts violently with organic matter

Correct answer: It can intensify fire or combustion

Q5 A pesticide operator’s certificate of competence must relate directly to:

The type of crop being treated The specific pesticide product The method of application being used The size of the treated area

Correct answer: The method of application being used

Q6 One objective of the UK Pesticides National Action Plan (NAP) is to:

Increase productivity through pesticide use Reduce risks and impacts of pesticide use on people and environment Encourage farmers to switch to biological control only Eliminate pesticide use across all agricultural systems

Correct answer: Reduce risks and impacts of pesticide use on people and environment

Q7 What does the phrase “for professional use only” indicate on a pesticide label?

The product must be used indoors The product may only be applied by contractors The approved field of use is restricted to industrial situations Additional PPE must be worn

Correct answer: The approved field of use is restricted to industrial situations

Q8 Which label information confirms a pesticide is approved for use in the UK?

Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Extension of Authorisation for Minor Use (EAMU) MAPP approval number Active substance approval

Correct answer: MAPP approval number

Q9 What does the LERAP category printed on some pesticide labels relate to?

Buffer zone categories Product group classifications Environmental hazard levels Spray drift warnings

Correct answer: Buffer zone categories

Q10 The maximum individual dose on a pesticide label refers to:

The maximum total dose per field The maximum dose per crop season The maximum dose per hectare per application The maximum concentration in the spray tank

Correct answer: The maximum dose per hectare per application

Q11 Which exposure route occurs when pesticide residues are swallowed?

Inhalation Ingestion Injection Absorption

Correct answer: Ingestion contact

Q12 Which symbol on PPE confirms it meets European safety standards?

ISO mark ANSI mark CE mark BSI mark

Correct answer: CE mark

Q13 Which coverall category is normally recommended for pesticide handling?

Type 3 Type 4 Type 5 Type 6

Correct answer: Type 4

Q14 Which symptom may indicate mild pesticide exposure?

Persistent coughing Severe muscle spasms Dizziness and headache Loss of vision

Correct answer: Dizziness and headache

Q15 What is usually the first action if pesticide contaminates skin?

Remove contaminated clothing and wash skin with clean water and soap Identify the chemical involved and check the label Leave the area immediately Contact emergency services

Correct answer: Remove contaminated clothing and wash skin with clean water and soap

Q16 Where can emergency medical information about a pesticide be found?

Risk assessment records The product label or safety data sheet Farm spray records Equipment maintenance records

Correct answer: The product label or safety data sheet

Q17 Why should pesticide containers be kept tightly closed during storage?

To reduce the risk of spillage or leakage To prevent theft from the store To extend the shelf life of products To avoid the need for PPE

Correct answer: To reduce the risk of spillage or leakage

Q18 Which practice is most important for safe pesticide storage?

Keeping products grouped by crop use Labelling store shelves clearly Maintaining an up-to-date store inventory Keeping pesticides in their original containers

Correct answer: Keeping pesticides in their original containers

Q19 Why must pesticides be transported carefully on farms?

To keep tractor / sprayer balanced during transport To prevent spills that could harm people, animals, crops or the environment To make pesticides easier to mix later To prevent the sprayer from blocking if chemicals are shaken up

Correct answer: To prevent spills that could harm people, animals, crops or the environment

Q20 Where should pesticides be carried in a vehicle?

In a sealed vapour-proof box On the floor of the vehicle cab In a plastic storage bag On the rear platform of the vehicle

Correct answer: In a sealed vapour-proof box

Q21 Which action helps reduce pesticide environmental impact?

Calibrating sprayers once per season Increasing spray pressure to cover wider areas Spraying during windy conditions Rotating stock to use older products first

Correct answer: Calibrating sprayers once per season

Q22 How should unwanted pesticide concentrate be disposed of?

Returned to the original supplier Stored for future approval Applied to non-crop areas Collected by a licensed waste contractor

Correct answer: Collected by a licensed waste contractor

Q23 What should be done with leftover spray solution?

Apply it to the original target crop area Dispose of it through a waste contractor Dilute further and store temporarily Transport it back to the pesticide store

Correct answer: Apply it to the original target crop area

Q24 What should be done with empty pesticide containers before disposal?

Buried on farm Stored for reuse Triple rinsed with clean water Sent directly to landfill

Correct answer: Triple rinsed with clean water

Q25 Which record must be kept after pesticide application?

Stock record Disposal record Spray application record Environmental assessment

Correct answer: Spray application record

Q26 What is the purpose of a COSHH risk assessment?

Identify hazards and risks to human health Record disposal of pesticide waste Document staff training Record inspection of respiratory protective equipment

Correct answer: Identify hazards and risks to human health

Q27 Which record proves pesticides were applied legally?

Stock record Training record Disposal record Application record

Correct answer: Application record

Q28 How can operators reduce risk to watercourses?

Maintaining appropriate buffer zones Applying early in the morning Informing local wildlife groups Spraying only in suitable weather conditions

Correct answer: Maintaining appropriate buffer zones

Q29 What is the best way to protect wildlife during pesticide application?

Relocate wildlife to another area Ensure spray is confined strictly to the target area Increase spray dose to shorten application time Depend on hedges or barriers to stop drift

Correct answer: Ensure spray is confined strictly to the target area

Q30 Which organisation investigates suspected wildlife poisoning incidents?

Emergency services Health and Safety Executive Licensed waste contractor Wildlife Incident Investigation Scheme

Correct answer: Wildlife Incident Investigation Scheme

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