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PESTICIDE SAFETY. By Georgia Huff Forestry Science I. Modified by Georgia Agricultural Education Curriculum Office. July, 2002. OBJECTIVES:. Explain the use of MSDS sheets. Recognize safe practices for handling pesticides. Explain the procedures for a hazardous situation.
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PESTICIDE SAFETY By Georgia Huff Forestry Science I Modified by Georgia Agricultural Education Curriculum Office July, 2002
OBJECTIVES: • Explain the use of MSDS sheets. • Recognize safe practices for handling pesticides. • Explain the procedures for a hazardous situation. • Identify forestry herbicides.
MENTAL SET: • What were the two methods of control we discussed previously? • What are some dangers to us, the workers, with these two control methods? • Remember…. SAFETY, SAFETY, SAFETY!!!!
HERBICIDES: • Not all herbicides are created equal: • Different chemical have different toxicities. • EPA-Environmental Protection Agency • MSDS-Material Safety Data Sheets
MSDS ANSWERS: • What is the material and what does one need to know immediately in an emergency? • What should be done if a hazardous situation occurs? • How can hazardous situations be prevented? • Disposal? • Shipping?
LABELS!!!!!!! • The product label is the correct source of information for the proper use of handling a pesticide.
LABELS!!!!! • Required Sections: • Chemical product and company identification • Composition/information on ingredients • Hazards identification • First aid measures • Fire-fighting measures
LABELS!!!! • Accidental release measures • Handling and storage • Exposure controls/personal protection • Physical and chemical properties • Stability and reactivity
Liquid: Accord (Glyphosate) Aresenal AC (Imazapyr) Garlon 3A (Triclopyr) Garlon 4 (Triclopyr) Pathway (Picloram) Stomp WDG (Pendimethalin) Granular: Pronone 10mg, 10g & 25g (Hexazinone) Velpar ULW (Hexazinone) HERBICIDES USED IN FORESTRY:
REVIEW: • Always remember…. SAFETY FIRST!!!!! • MSDS used for? • Labels used for?