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North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Food & Drug Protection Division. Pesticide Section. Pesticide Applications. PROTECTING YOU AND THE ENVIRONMENT. I. Pesticide Mixing and Loading Sites II. PPE - Personal Protective Equipment
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North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Food & Drug Protection Division Pesticide Section
Pesticide Applications PROTECTING YOU AND THE ENVIRONMENT
I. Pesticide Mixing and Loading Sites II. PPE - Personal Protective Equipment III. Pesticide Container Disposal
I. MIXING AND LOADING SITES • HAZARDS TO CONSIDER • Water Contamination • Drains • Backflow Protection • Mix on site
DO NOT Mix or Load Next To or Above: • Wells • Creeks • Ponds • Water Sources
When Mixing, Loading, or Cleaning Pesticide Equipment Over or Near Drains: KNOW WHERE THE DRAIN EMPTIES!
Use Backflow Protection • Air Gap • Backflow Preventer
II. PPE - Personal Protective Equipment • Need for PPE • Knowing How to Use PPE
PPE Protects You From Exposure When Working With Pesticides • TYPES OF EXPOSURE • Inhalation • Oral • Dermal • Ocular
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) • Label specific • May include: • gloves • boots or shoe covers • coveralls • hood or wide-brimmed hat • apron • protective eyewear • respirator
Review The Label For PPE Information If Label Does Not Refer To PPE Use a Minimum of Protection Such As: • Long Sleeve Shirt • Long Pants • Shoes and Socks • Chemical Resistant Gloves
PROPER STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE OF PPE SHOULD INCLUDE • NEVER Store With Pesticides • Respirator and Respirator Cartridges should be Stored Separately • Clean Respirator after Each Use • Clothes Used While Applying Pesticides Should be Washed Separately From Other Laundry
III. Proper Pesticide Container Disposal • Dispose of Pesticide Containers In a Manner Which Will Not Contaminate Any Aspect of the Environment • Pesticide Labels Have Specific Instructions on Proper Disposal Procedures
Proper Disposal of Pesticide Containers Includes: • Triple Rinsing or Pressure Rinsing • Offer for Recycling Where Available • If Not…. Puncture and Place In Landfill
Steps for Proper Triple Rinsing • Let Container Drain or Drip Into Spray Tank For At Least 30 Seconds • Fill Container 1/3 Full of Water • Replace Cap On Container and Rotate or Shake to Rinse ALL Sides • Drain Rinse Mixture From Container Into Spray Tank • Repeat Steps 2-4 Twice More Before Disposal of Pesticide Container
Steps for Correct Pressure Rinsing • Let Container Drain or Drip Into Spray Tank For At Least 30 Seconds • Insert Tip of P/N Through Side of Pesticide Container Near Base • Spray Inside Container for 30 Seconds While Holding Over Tank • Drain all Rinse Water from Container into Spray Tank