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33 Cards in this Set
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Direct supervision
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Persons not yet certified who are applying pesticides must, by law, work under direct supervision of registered and certified applicator or qualifying party (AAC R4-29-303)
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EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
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Fed agency that administers laws outlined in FIFRA
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FIFRA (Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act)
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Primary fed law that regulates pesticide use in the U.S.
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Grounds for disciplinary action
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Reasons outlined in ARS 32-2321 for which Structural Pest Control Commission (SPCC) may take disciplinary action against licensed companies, qualifying parties, certified applicators, and/or unlicensed/uncerified persons engaging in business of structual pest control
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Hazard Communication Standard
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Standard under jurisdiction of the Industrial Commission of AZ (ICA) that guarantees worker's right to know about any hazard found in a workplace, including pesticides
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Hazardous materials regulations
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Regs enforced by ADOT that apply to vehicles carrying hazardous materials and that deal with placarding, possession of pesticide labels and shipping papers, training, and maintenance
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Joint responsibility
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Each company, qualifying party, advisor, applicator, and registered employee is, by law, jointly responsible for acts, omissions, and compliance with the law and other lawful orders of the SPCC by persons under their supervision
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Mandatory training
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Each employee not yet cerified must be trained by business licensee or qualifying party prior to engaging in direct pest-control work
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OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
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Fed agency that enforces rules regarding worker safety on job sites
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Pesticide storage and disposal
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All pesticides used by a business licensee or certified applicator must be stored and disposed of according to labeling instructions
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Public school prenotification
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Business licensees and certified applicators must, by law, notify school at 72 hours in advance of any pesticide application
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Restricted-use pesticide
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Pesticide that can be applied only by certified applicators
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SPCC (Structural Pest Control Commission)
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Regulates commercial structural pest control in AZ, including the application of pesticides in structural and urban situations--pest control in and around buildings--as well as community fumigation on trucks. Essentially all areas of pest control not considered agricultural
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Structural pest control
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Controlling household pests, wood-destroying pests or organisms, or other pests which may invade households or other structures, including railroad cars, boats, docks, trucks, airplanes or the contents thereof, or pests, including weeds, which exist in the area around structures, in lawns or ornamental shrubs and trees.
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Treatment records
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Each pest-control company must, by law, keep accurate records for at least three years after pesticide treatment
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Unlawful acts
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Outlined specifically in ARS 32-2321
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Written notification of treatment
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Written notice that business licensee, certified applicator, or registered employee must, by law, provide immediately following pesticide application, which must include pesticide trade name and any other information as required by pesticide label or local ordinance and which must be presented to persons who requested service or their designated agent
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Under FIFRA rules, how are pesticides classified and who may purchase them?
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1. Restricted use (certified applicators)
2. General use Uncertified individuals may buy and apply restricted-use pesticides under the direct supervision of certified applicators |
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What are the primary fed and state agencies involved with enacting and enforcing rules concerning pesticide in AZ?
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1. EPA
2. SPCC 3. ADA |
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How many commissioners on the SPCC?
What are requirements for appt to the commission? |
Seven individuals: 3, general public; 3, pest-control business for at least 5 years; seventh member: toxicologist, medical doctor, doctor of osteopathy, or holds a degree in public or occupational health
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Name at least 5 acts that constitute grounds for disciplinary action.
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1. Applying pesticides in a manner that is inconsistent with the label requirements of the pesticide or that may cause undue harm to the public
2. Misuse of a pesticide if the misuse is due to training received or not received or lack of appropriate supervision 3. Authorizing, directing or abetting the publication, advertisement, distribution or circulation of any false statement or material misrepresentation concerning a business of pest management 4. Conviction of a felony or misdemeanor arising from or in connection with a license issued pursuant to this chapter after issuance of the license 5. Conviction of a felony 6. Having had a license, or the equivalent, to apply pesticides or engage in the business of pest management suspended or revoked in another jurisdiction for cause 7. Making a fraudulent statement or an intentional material misrepresentation in connection with a wood-treatment proposal or a wood-destroying insect inspection report 8. Failure to provide the acting director with a current certificate of insurance or proof of financial responsibility 9. Conviction of a felony or misdemeanor arising from or in connection with a license issued pursuant to this chapter after issuance of the license |
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How many days can pass before a newly hired employee must become certified?
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90 days
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When is cerification renewal?
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Every year on May 31
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How many CEU hours must a certified applicator attend every year?
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6 hours, with at least one hour in each classification in which the applicator is certified
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Can an applicator renew without obtaining CEUs?
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Yes. Retake and pass the certification exam.
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How soon must you notify SPCC of a mailing address change?
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Within 10 days
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What information is required when pre-notifying a public school of a pesticide application?
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1. 72-hours in advance
2. Date, time 3. Location of application 4. Pesticide brand name 5. Concentration 6. Rate of application 7. Pesticide label & MSDS 8. Any labeled use restrictions |
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What does joint responsibilty mean?
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Each company, qualifying party, advisor, applicator, registered employee is responsible for acts of person directly under their supervision; e.g., a boss can be held liable for illegal acts of employee(s)
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Can SPCC inspectors take a pesticide sample or inspect an area where you are applying pesticides?
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Yes. They may also inspect areas where pesticides are stored, disposed, and handled.
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What items must a service vehicle carry?
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1. Measuring and pouring devices
2. PPE 3. One-gallon capable absorbing material & ability to store the contaminated absorbent 4. Basic first-aid kit with instructions for treating pesticide poisoning 5. Specimen label and MSDS for each pesticide transported or stored 6. A change of clothing in the event of applicator contamination 7. Potable water for emergency washing 8. Fire extinguisher |
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Fill in the blank: The _______ is the law.
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LABEL
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What is a "qualifying party"?
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Individual who takes responsibilty for the activity of the pest-control business and its employees
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Applicators who do not renew their certification on time have how many days to renew?
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60 days (grace period)
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