Which statement about containment pads is true?

• A. Pads make spill cleanup more difficult
• B. Pads should be made of permeable materials
• C. Pads should be used where large quantities of pesticides are handled or mixed
• D. Pads are not necessary for any pesticide handling area

Answer: (B)

The key idea is that containment pads are meant to catch and hold spills so cleanup is safer and easier. Pads should be made of permeable, absorbent material so any pesticide that spills or drips is quickly drawn into the pad and held there rather than spreading on the floor. This makes cleanup more effective and reduces the chance of exposure or environmental contamination. Use pads in areas where pesticides are handled or mixed, especially where drips are likely, and replace them when they’re saturated.

The other statements mischaracterize pads: they don’t complicate cleanup, and they aren’t unnecessary in pesticide handling areas. The defining point is the absorbent, permeable nature of the pad material that traps spills.