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You and The Pesticide Label Topic 2049

You and The Pesticide Label Topic 2049. Mr. Christensen. University of Nebraska-Lincoln http://www.ianrpubs.unl.edu/pesticides/g937.htm. Laws and Regulations.

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You and The Pesticide Label Topic 2049

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  1. You and The Pesticide LabelTopic 2049 Mr. Christensen University of Nebraska-Lincoln http://www.ianrpubs.unl.edu/pesticides/g937.htm

  2. Laws and Regulations • Federal Level—The Environmental Protection agency regulates pesticides using the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act-1947 (FIFRA) (Superfund Amendments, Worker Protection Standards (WPS),Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), Endangered Species Act and the Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA))

  3. Laws and Regulations • State of Michigan-The Pesticide Control Act of 1976 and the Groundwater and Freshwater Protection Act part of Act 451--Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act • Michigan Department of Agriculture sets standards for registration

  4. The Pesticide Label • Name of Product • Ingredient Statement • Net Contents • Manufacturer Name and address • Registration and establishment number Michigan State University Extension Bulletin E-2182

  5. The Pesticide Label • Signal Word and Symbol • Child Hazard Warning • Statement of practical Treatment (first aid) Michigan State University Extension Bulletin E-2182

  6. The Pesticide Label • Directions for use • Agricultural use requirements Restricted-entry interval (REI) Michigan State University Extension Bulletin E-2182

  7. The Pesticide Label • Precautionary statements • Storage and disposal • Project Clean Sweep-sites for unwanted pesticides (Ionia, Isabella and Saginaw counties. Michigan State University Extension Bulletin E-2182

  8. Personal Protective Equipment University of Missouri at Colombia http://www.muextension.missouri.edu/explore/agengin/go01917.htm

  9. Time to try on some PPE • Gloves • Hat (not a baseball hat) • Long sleeve shirt, long pants • Boots • Protective suit (rain coat and rain pants) • Apron • Face Shield/Goggles • Respirator • Emergency kit

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