QAL Laws & Regulation Practice Exam

When must pesticide safety training be given to fieldworkers?

1. Before they are allowed to work in a treated field

2. After their first week of work in the field

3. At the end of the growing season

4. Once per month during the season

The correct answer is: Before they are allowed to work in a treated field

Pesticide safety training must be provided to fieldworkers before they are allowed to work in a treated field to ensure their safety and compliance with regulations. This timing is crucial because it allows workers to be adequately informed about the potential hazards of pesticide exposure, appropriate safety measures, and protocols for handling emergencies before they enter an environment where pesticides have been applied. By having this training conducted prior to any work in treated areas, workers can recognize and mitigate risks right from the start, ultimately promoting a safer working environment. Additionally, safety training that occurs at later points, such as after the first week of work, at the end of the growing season, or on a monthly basis during the season, would not provide the necessary knowledge and skills that workers need to protect themselves from immediate hazards in treated fields.