Selection, use and maintenance of personal protective equipment

Range and use of tools and farm implements for applying physical control

uestion: Which type of personal protective equipment (PPE) is specifically designed to protect the eyes
from potential hazards such as dust, debris, and chemical splashes?

a) Ear muffs
b) Safety gloves
c) Safety goggles
d) Sun hat

Answer: c) Safety goggles

Question: What is the primary purpose of wearing sturdy, closed-toe footwear as part of personal
protective equipment in gardening?

a) To enhance grip on gardening tools

b) To protect against sun exposure
c) To prevent slips, trips, and falls
d) To improve visibility in the garden

Answer: c) To prevent slips, trips, and falls

Question: Which of the following personal protective equipment (PPE) items provides protection for the
hands and is crucial when handling plants, soil, or gardening tools?

a) Knee pads
b) Safety vest
c) Gardening gloves
d) Respirator mask

Answer: c) Gardening gloves

Question: What is the recommended material for a wide-brimmed hat used as sun protection in
gardening?

a) Cotton
b) Leather
c) Plastic
d) Metal

Answer: a) Cotton

Question: Why is it important to regularly inspect and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE)
used in gardening?
a) To increase the weight of the equipment
b) To ensure compliance with fashion trends
c) To identify and address any damage or wear
d) To make the equipment more visible in the garden

Answer: c) To identify and address any damage or wear

Question: Which tool is commonly used for handpicking and removing pests from plants in small-scale
farming?

a) Backpack sprayer
b) Hand hoe
c) Insect sweep net
d) Pruning shears

Answer: c) Insect sweep net

Question: In larger agricultural fields, what is the primary purpose of using a tractor-mounted cultivator
as a physical control implement?

a) Applying chemical pesticides

b) Mechanical weeding and soil cultivation
c) Hand harvesting of crops
d) Fertilizer application

Answer: b) Mechanical weeding and soil cultivation

Question: What is the specific function of a backpack sprayer in the context of physical control
measures?

a) Mechanical tilling of the soil

b) Applying herbicides to control weeds
c) Hand harvesting fruits and vegetables
d) Installing physical barriers around crops

Answer: b) Applying herbicides to control weeds

Question: Which farm implement is designed for creating furrows in the soil, typically used for planting
seeds or seedlings?

a) Plow
b) Seeder
c) Cultivator
d) Drip irrigation system

Answer: a) Plow

Question: What is the primary purpose of using a mesh screen or netting as a physical control measure
in agriculture?
a) Soil aeration
b) Enhancing water drainage
c) Creating a barrier against pests
d) Attracting beneficial insects

Answer: c) Creating a barrier against pests