Safe Use of Pesticides Quiz 10: Hazardous substances

When risks of exposure to hazardous substances cannot be entirely prevented, the risks must instead be what?

In the ESTOP hierarchy of control process what does the E and S stand for?

In the ESTOP hierarchy of control process what does the T and O stand for?

Which of the ESTOP hierarchy of control process must only be adopted after all the other controls have been assessed?

In the ESTOP hierarchy of control process, Elimination might include using cultural control methods as a safer option – such as removing weeds by hand or cultivation. True or false?

In the ESTOP hierarchy of control process Substitution might include adopting engineering controls to reduce exposure, such as a closed transfer system. True or false?

Establishing routines and following best practice would be a good example of which type of control?

Using a closed transfer system to fill the sprayer is considered an engineering control to reduce risk. True or false?

Which of the following ESTOP processes are the responsibility of the operator? Tick all that apply: