Explanation should include

describing personal safety considerations and precautions when working with pesticides
adhering to

describing an emergency response plan
describing possible contamination of ground and surface water due to improperly mixed and stored pesticides and pesticide spills and/or leaks
describing possible serious health and environmental consequences of spills and/or leaks
discussing why the federal minimum age is 18 for all pesticide applicators seeking certification and for persons using restricted use pesticides (RUPs) under the direct supervision of certified applicators.

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Process/Skill Questions:

What are some personal safety precautions one should take when working with pesticides?
How can accidental spills and leaks have detrimental effects on health and the environment?
Why is it important to have the proper training when handling pesticides?
What PPE should be worn when applying pesticides and herbicides?
What steps should be taken when there is a spill from a toxic chemical?