Jamaica ARB PPE flashcards
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- Pesticides Act 1975
- The principal Jamaican statute governing pesticide registration, import, sale and use, administered by the Pesticides Control Authority under the Ministry of Health and Wellness.
- PCA registration requirement
- No pesticide may be imported, sold, distributed or used in Jamaica unless it is registered with the Pesticides Control Authority; unregistered products are subject to seizure and prosecution.
- Restricted-use pesticide
- A product designated by the PCA because of acute toxicity, environmental hazard or special handling needs; only licensed applicators may purchase or apply it.
- Label active ingredient statement
- The label must show the common and chemical name, the active ingredient concentration and the formulation type, such as EC, WP or SC.
- Pre-harvest interval (PHI)
- The minimum number of days between the last pesticide application and harvest, stated on the label to keep residues below the maximum residue limit.
- Re-entry interval (REI)
- The minimum time after application before workers may enter the treated area without protective equipment, as stated on the label.
- SDS Section 4
- The first aid section of the safety data sheet, giving measures after inhalation, skin contact, eye contact and ingestion, and the advice to show the SDS to a physician.
- SDS Section 8
- The exposure controls section, giving the occupational exposure limit, the required respiratory, hand and eye protection, and the engineering controls.
- SDS Section 9
- The physical and chemical properties section, giving flash point, pH, solubility, vapour pressure and density, which guide storage and compatibility decisions.
- Economic threshold
- The pest density at which the cost of control equals the value of the crop loss avoided; treatment is justified only above this level.
- IPM hierarchy
- The order of control: prevention, then monitoring, then biological, physical and cultural measures, with chemical control as the last resort.
- Emulsifiable concentrate (EC)
- A formulation of active ingredient in organic solvent with an emulsifier that forms an emulsion in water; it needs agitation and can be phytotoxic.
- Wettable powder (WP)
- A powder with active ingredient, wetting agent and filler that forms a suspension in water; it settles and requires constant agitation.
- Suspension concentrate (SC)
- A stable suspension of solid active ingredient particles in water, containing less solvent than an EC and requiring agitation during application.
- Jar test
- A field check of physical compatibility: mix the products at field rates in the correct order in a clear jar and look for flocculation, separation or heat.
- Tank mix order
- Fill the tank half full, add WP or WG first, then SC, then EC, then adjuvants, with agitation between each addition.
- Spray rate formula
- Application rate in L/ha equals nozzle output in L/min multiplied by 600, divided by speed in km/h multiplied by swath width in metres.
- Nozzle output formula
- Nozzle output in L/min equals rate in L/ha multiplied by speed in km/h and swath width in m, divided by 600.
- Nozzle replacement rule
- Replace a nozzle when its measured output differs from the manufacturer's rated flow by more than 5 to 10 percent, because wear increases flow and overdoses.
- Dermal exposure
- The main route of pesticide absorption in agricultural work; coveralls, chemical-resistant gloves and boots are the first line of protection.
- Respirator fit check
- A check performed before each use to confirm the seal between the respirator and the face; a fit test is repeated annually.
- Buffer zone
- The label-stated distance between the application area and water bodies, wells, drains or sensitive areas, intended to prevent contamination by drift and runoff.
- Bee hazard statement
- The label warning that the product is toxic to bees, requiring application in the evening and avoidance of flowering crops during foraging hours.
- Triple rinse procedure
- Fill the empty container one-quarter full with water, cap, shake for 30 seconds and pour the rinse water into the spray tank; repeat three times.
- Pesticide store requirements
- The store must be lockable, ventilated, dry, cool, well lit, away from food, feed, seed and water sources, and hold a spill kit and fire extinguisher.
- Atropine antidote
- The antidote given by medical personnel for organophosphate and carbamate poisoning; pralidoxime (2-PAM) is also used for organophosphate poisoning.
- Skin decontamination
- Remove contaminated clothing and wash the skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes, then seek medical advice.
- Spray record content
- Date, field, crop, pest, product, active ingredient, rate, volume, area, applicator, weather, pre-harvest interval and mode-of-action code.
- Mode-of-action rotation
- Rotating pesticide modes of action using the IRAC, FRAC or HRAC codes so that the same code is not applied twice in succession against one pest.
- Maximum residue limit (MRL)
- The maximum permitted pesticide residue in or on produce at harvest, set for domestic and export markets; the pre-harvest interval keeps residues below it.
- WHO hazard classification
- A system that assigns pesticides to classes Ia, Ib, II, III or U using oral and dermal LD50 and inhalation LC50 values, reflected in the label signal word.
- LD50
- The dose of a substance that kills 50 percent of test animals; a lower LD50 indicates higher acute toxicity.