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Cat L Chapter 14

Chapter 14 - Professionalism

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What is the name of the not-for-profit organization of primarily professionals from the United States conducting mosquito control research, and related activities? American Mosquito Control Association
The person who works for the Minnesota Department of Public Safety and the person to contact when reporting a chemical spill is called a _____. Minnesota Duty Officer
MMCD stands for: Metropolitan Mosquito Control District
The MMCD is a government agency of the seven-county metropolitan area tasked with protecting public health by reducing disease and annoyance caused by _____ and black flies. Mosquitoes
The organization of mosquito control professionals representing some Midwest states and Canadian provinces: North Central Mosquito Control Association
OSHA stands for: Occupational Safety and Health Administration
OSHA is a US agency established to ensure ____ and healthful working conditions for workers. Safe
True or False: Part of your role as a Mosquito Squad technician is being prepared to answer questions about health and safety, the environment, laws and regulations, and other issues that arouse concern in the use of pesticides True
True or False: If someone who is not a customer, such as a customer's neighbor or a passerby, stops you while in the field to ask questions or voice concern, it is not your responsibility to offer any information or reassurance. False
True or False: It is okay to do an application that is not allowed on the pesticide label as long as they pay for it and you're careful. False
As part of your job, are you are responsible for continuing your education and staying current with information? Yes
If customers or the public wants additional information on mosquito- or tick-borne diseases, refer them to the Minnesota Department of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention websites, or the _____. MMCD
Most pesticide labels require personal protection equipment, or ___, while mixing and applying chemicals approved for mosquito control. PPE
True or false: required PPE for mosquito treatments are a respirator with a filter labeled for chemical use, a long-sleeved shirt, long pants, socks, boots, face/eye protection, and chemical resistant gloves. True
Hearing protection and a hat are _____ PPE that aren't required by pesticide labels, but are a good idea. Additional
True or False: You don't need to worry about washing your hands before you eat, smoke, or use the bathroom after applying chemicals. False
True or False: Tucking your pants into socks and boots and your shirt into your pants can help prevent tick bites. True
True or False: It is the best practice to shower and wash your clothes immediately after applying chemicals or at the end of your workday, and it's best to wash your clothes in a separate load. True
True or False: It is not your responsibility to make sure all windows are shut and all people and animals are inside before you start spraying False
True or False: It is perfectly fine to transport liquid materials in the cab of the truck as long as the container is secured. False
When working in _____, you should wear waders that fit your feet, walk carefully in water and feel for tripping hazards, and wear eye protection when working around cattails, branches, and sticks. Wetlands
If possible, use a ______ when walking in water. Walking stick
If your boots get stuck in deep mud, _____ your toes and pull out. Point
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