N.H. Code Admin. R. Pes 304.09 - Scope of Examinations

(a) Examinations shall be based in part on examples of problems and situations associated with the particular categories or subcategories in which the applicant desires certification.

(b) Examinations shall also include questions on the following:

(1) Label and labeling comprehension, including:

a. General format and terminology;

b. Understanding of instructions, warnings, terms, symbols and other information commonly appearing on pesticide labels;

c. Product classification as set forth in Part Pes 701; and

d. The necessity for use consistent with the label;

(2) Safety, including:

a. Toxicity, hazards to humans, including chronic health effects and common exposure routes;

b. The common types and causes of pesticide accidents;

c. The precautions necessary to guard against injury to applicators and other individuals in or near treated areas;

d. The need for use of protective clothing and equipment, risks involved with exposure;

e. The symptoms of pesticide poisoning;

f. First aid and other procedures to follow in case of a pesticide accident; and

g. Proper identification, storage, transport, handling, mixing procedures and disposal methods for pesticides and used pesticide containers, including precautions taken to prevent children from having access to pesticides and pesticide containers;

(3) The potential environmental consequences of the use and misuse of pesticides as might be influenced by such factors as:

a. The weather and other climatic conditions;

b. Types of terrain, soil, and other substrate;

c. The presence of fish, wildlife and other non-target organisms;

d. Drainage patterns, protection of groundwater; and

e. Endangered species issues;

(4) Pests that are encountered under the various registration categories, including:

a. Common features of pest organisms and characteristics of damage needed in pest identification;

b. Recognition of relevant pests;

c. Pest development and biology relevant to problem identification and control; and

d. Alternative methods of pest control embodied under the principles of integrated pest management;

(5) Pesticides that are used under the various categories of registration, including:

a. The types of pesticides;

b. The types of formulations;

c. The compatibility, synergism, persistence and toxicity of the formulation;

d. The hazards and residues associated with use;

e. Factors which influence effectiveness or lead to problems such as resistance to pesticides; and

f. Dilution procedures;

(6) Equipment used in relation to the categories of registration, including:

a. The types of equipment and advantages and limitations of each type; and

b. The uses, maintenance and calibration;

(7) Application techniques used in relation to the categories of registration, including:

a. Methods or procedures used to apply various formulations, solutions and gases, including a knowledge of which technique of application to use in a given situation;

b. Relationship of discharge and placement of pesticides to proper use, unnecessary use and misuse; and

c. Prevention of drift and pesticide loss into the environment; and

(8) Applicable state and federal laws and rules.

Notes

N.H. Code Admin. R. Pes 304.09

#741, eff 1-18-76; ss by #2209, eff 12-13-82; ss by #2781, eff 7-26-84; ss by #4867, eff 7-19-90 (See Revision Note at part heading for Pes 304); ss and moved by #6258, eff 5-30-96 (from Pes 304.08 ); ss by #8059, eff 5-30-04; ss by #10198-B, eff 10-3-12