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Safe Pesticide Transportation and Storage – It’s in your control!

Safe Pesticide Transportation and Storage – It’s in your control!. 2012 Private Pesticide Applicator Training Module. Types of Pesticide Incidents Reported to MDA in 2009. Causes of the 2009 Incidents. Hoses and valves – 24% Tip or rollovers – 15% Unsecured loads – 13%

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Safe Pesticide Transportation and Storage – It’s in your control!

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  1. Safe Pesticide Transportation and Storage – It’s in your control! 2012 Private Pesticide Applicator Training Module Transport and Store Pesticides Safely

  2. Types of Pesticide Incidents Reported to MDA in 2009

  3. Causes of the 2009 Incidents • Hoses and valves – 24% • Tip or rollovers – 15% • Unsecured loads – 13% • Product transfer – 7% • Storage Tank Failure -7% Purdue University Transport and Store Pesticides Safely

  4. Hoses Transport and Store Pesticides Safely Purdue University

  5. Hoses • Make sure you have the right hose for the job. Purdue University Transport and Store Pesticides Safely

  6. Valves – Check for closure or malfunctions Purdue University Transport and Store Pesticides Safely

  7. Tips or Rollovers • Be aware of • High center of gravity • Short wheel base • Rough terrain • Avoid • Sharp, high-speed turns • Shift fast at high speeds • Don’t • Hitch loads high • Transport unsecured loads Transport and Store Pesticides Safely

  8. Use ROPS and Seat Belts • Retrofit older tractors • ROPs plus seatbelt use prevent over 90% of rollover fatalities! Iowa Farmer Today Transport and Store Pesticides Safely

  9. Unsecured loads Purdue University Transport and Store Pesticides Safely

  10. Secure Loads - Use Tie-downs & Load Bars Purdue University Transport and Store Pesticides Safely

  11. Product Transfer Virginia Tech Transport and Store Pesticides Safely

  12. Storage Tank Failures Purdue University Transport and Store Pesticides Safely

  13. Inspect your Tanks • Poly tanks • Put a cool light in a tank to see cracks • Crazing, below, is caused by UV exposure Purdue University Transport and Store Pesticides Safely

  14. Right Tank for the Job • Pick the right tank for the right job and secure it properly. Transport and Store Pesticides Safely Purdue University

  15. Secondary ContainmentExamples More to Think about Transport and Store Pesticides Safely MN Dept. of Ag. Univ. of Nebraska

  16. On-Farm Pesticide Storage More to Think about • Secure Storage area - away from Food, Feed, Seed and Drains • Contact MDA for bulk storage permitting info • For Spills: • Have a Spill Kit handy • Report Spills to the MN Duty Officer @1-800-422-0798 Transport and Store Pesticides Safely

  17. Portable Re-useable Containers – New Regulations More to Think about Effective August 16, 2011 − • ANY and ALL portable refillable bulk containers must meet new EPA requirements. • Farmer-owned containers are NOT exempt. • Check with your ag dealer about the new containers. • MDA will accept out-of service containers, that don’t meet these new requirements, provided that they are properly cleaned. Transport and Store Pesticides Safely

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