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Cat L Chapter 14
Chapter 14 - Professionalism
Question | Answer |
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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 |