California Code of Regulations › Title 3 - Food and Agriculture › Division 6 - Pesticides and Pest Control Operations › Chapter 3 - Pest Control Operations › Subchapter 1 - Licensing › Article 7 - Private Applicators › Section 6580.1 - Examinations

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
(a)
					 Applicants for a private applicator certificate shall demonstrate by written
					 examination practical knowledge of California pesticide laws and regulations
					 and the minimum federal standards for private applicators detailed in Title 40
					 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 171 section
					 171.105(a) (July
					 1, 2019), hereby incorporated by reference.
(b) In addition to the requirements in (a),
					 private applicators that seek to use or supervise the use of a pesticide listed
					 in section 6400 labeled as a fumigant to
					 control burrowing vertebrate pests, such as rodents, shall demonstrate by
					 written examination practical knowledge associated with performing these
					 fumigations. The examination shall include at a minimum:
(1) Knowledge of the format, instructions,
					 and requirements specific to fumigant labeling for burrowing vertebrate
					 pests.
(2) Measures to ensure safe
					 use of fumigants for burrowing vertebrate pests and minimize adverse health
					 effects, including:
(A) How to prevent common
					 problems and mistakes that can result in direct exposure;
(B) Potential signs and symptoms of human
					 exposure;
(C) What air
					 concentrations or application conditions require certified private applicators
					 or handlers to wear respirators and when to exit the work area
					 entirely;
(D) Steps to take if an
					 individual experiences sensory irritation;
(E) Air monitoring requirements and
					 procedures including when and where to take samples;
(F) First aid measures in the event of
					 exposure; and
(G) Requirements for
					 transportation, storage, spill clean-up, and emergency response. This includes
					 the management and safe disposal of containers and contaminated
					 materials.
(3) Chemical
					 characteristics of fumigants for burrowing vertebrate pests, including:
(A) How the fumigant changes to a
					 gas;
(B) Specific human exposure
					 concerns;
(C) How fumigants
					 disperse in the application zone; and
(D) Compatibility with application
					 equipment.
(4) Selecting
					 application methods and timing for fumigation of burrowing vertebrate pests,
					 including:
(A) Common application methods and
					 equipment;
(B) Site characteristics
					 that can influence exposure;
(C)
					 Conditions that could impact the timing of application (including air
					 stability, air temperature, humidity, and wind currents) and labeling
					 statements limiting applications; and
(D) Pre-application inspection of the
					 equipment and site.
(5)
					 Pest factors that influence fumigant activity for burrowing vertebrate pests,
					 including:
(A) Fumigant movement through the
					 treated area and into the air;
(B)
					 Proper identification of burrowing vertebrate pests; and
(C) Proper application rate and timing for
					 the targeted burrowing vertebrate pest population.
(6) Required personal protective equipment
					 for burrowing vertebrate pest fumigants, including:
(A) Product labeling requirements and
					 regulations for personal protective equipment;
(B) Procedures for selecting, inspecting,
					 using, caring for, replacing, and disposing of personal protective
					 equipment;
(C) When a respirator is
					 required; and
(D) Requirements for
					 respiratory protection including medical evaluation and fit testing prior to
					 respirator use, training, and recordkeeping.
(7) Recordkeeping requirements for burrowing
					 vertebrate pest fumigants, including:
(A) When
					 a fumigant management plan is required, its elements, resources available to
					 prepare it, the person responsible for verifying its accuracy, where it shall
					 be during the application, who shall have access to it, and how long it must be
					 on file.
(8) Posting
					 requirements for burrowing vertebrate pest fumigants, including:
(A) Who is allowed or prohibited from being
					 in an area during and after fumigation; and
(B) Posting requirements of fumigant labeling
					 and section
					 6776, including proper signage,
					 placement, and when signs shall be posted and
					 removed.