Question 2004 of 406 · Illinois Pesticide Applicator General Standards Exam
A pesticide's risk is a function of which two factors?
Exactly one answer is correct.
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Correct answer to question 2004
- A: The toxicity of the product and the exposure
Explanation
Risk equals the hazard of the chemical multiplied by how much contact a person has. Reducing exposure with PPE and good practices lowers risk even for highly toxic products.
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