Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act
registers pesticides for use and prescribes labeling and other regulatory requirements to prevent adverse effects on human health or the environment.
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
Establishes tolerances for pesticide residues in food
Food Quality Protection Act
system that regulates pesticide residues in food, sets limits for residue in water and non-dietary sources
Restricted Use Pesticide
a product to generally cause unreasonable adverse effects
Wisconsin DATCP
responsible for certification in applicator training
Worker Protection Standard
to reduce the risk of employee exposure to pesticides: display safety info, train workers, provide PPE, and provide a wash station, transportation
dermal exposure
wet, dry, or gaseous of pesticides can be absorbed through the skin
inhalation exposure
dusts, spray mist, or fumes can be drawn into your lungs
oral exposure
pesticides enter the body through the mouth
eye exposure
______ are particulary absorbent
SCBA
_____ are often used in confined spaces or in atmospheres that are immediately dangerous to life and health
Restricted Entry Interval
the length of time that must expire after an application before people can safely enter the treated site
four ways pesticides may enter your body
dermal, inhalation, oral, eye