Structural Pest Control Applicator Practice Exam

Select the correct procedure for disposing contaminated clothing.

1. Wash separately and reuse

2. Throw away immediately

3. Donate to a charity

4. Store for future use

The correct answer is: Throw away immediately

Disposing of contaminated clothing properly is crucial for safety and environmental reasons. The correct procedure, which is to throw away contaminated clothing immediately, ensures that any harmful substances or residues do not pose a risk to you or others. Contaminated clothing can harbor pesticides, chemicals, or biological agents that may be dangerous if they come into contact with skin or are inhaled. Throwing these items away prevents accidental exposure and ensures that they are not reused or shared, which could unintentionally spread contamination. In contrast, washing contaminated clothing separately and reusing it poses a risk of exposure to harmful chemicals that may not be entirely removed during washing. Donating such clothing would risk exposing others to contamination, and storing contaminated clothing for future use does not mitigate the hazard and can lead to unintentional exposure later on. Thus, immediate disposal is the safest and most responsible action to take when dealing with contaminated clothing.