Pa1 Revision Questions And Answers 2023

How to decide if it is necessary to use a pesticide? {Ans: Cost // Environmental Risk}What is FEPA? {Ans: * The Food and Environmental Protection Act * Protect the health of humans, creatures and plants. * Safeguard the environment. * Secure safe, efficient and humane methods of controlling pests. * Make information about pesticides available to the public.}How long should animals be kept off animals? {Ans: * Grazing animals for 14 days. * Pets 3hrs // T4 may be longer. * Check the label.}What procedures do we have in place to ensure we protect the public? {Ans: * Speak to cmr/neighbours * Be aware of drift. * Consider using a warning sign?}MAPP {Ans: Ministry Approved Pesticide Product}What is a pesticide? {Ans: A substance used for destroying or controlling any pest harmful to cultivated plants or to animals.}What is COSHH? {Ans: * Control of Substances Hazardous to Health * It is a risk assessment that an employer must carry out to identify and then eliminate or control any identifiable risks to human health. * Applies to all substances that have been classified as hazardous. * Should be kept until it is reviewed.}Air inclusion nozzle