What is the legal authority governing: "Under the Worker Protection Standard (40 CFR § 170.509), wha..."?

This standard is governed by 40 CFR § 170.509 under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) and 40 CFR Part 171.

What is the passing score for the EPA Pesticide Applicator exam?

The minimum passing score for the National Core Pesticide Applicator Certification exam is 70% (40 CFR § 171.103).

Personal Protective Equipment Ppe MEDIUM 40 CFR § 170.509

Under the Worker Protection Standard (40 CFR § 170.509), what decontamination supplies must an agricultural employer provide at the mixing and loading site for pesticide handlers?

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A A dry chemical fire extinguisher and a box of baking soda only.

B Enough clean water for routine and emergency eye flushing and body washing (at least 3 gallons per handler), soap, single-use clean towels, and a clean change of clothing. ✓ OFFICIAL VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWER

C One quart of drinking water per crew of four workers and alcohol hand sanitizer wipes.

D Standard household garden hose attached to an irrigation canal with no backflow preventer.

40 CFR § 170.509

Official Manual Chapter: Chapter 4: Worker Protection Standard (WPS)

40 CFR § 170.509 specifies that employers must provide handlers with adequate water for routine washing and emergency whole-body decontamination (at least 3 gallons per handler), soap, single-use towels, and a clean change of clothing (coverall) at mixing/loading sites.

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