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Mixing, Loading, and Application

Mixing, Loading, and Application. Mixing and Loading. the most hazardous large amounts of concentrated pesticide. Mixing and Loading. mixing area: outdoors good ventilation well lit water source: air gap to prevent back-siphoning. Personal protective equipment. apron and gloves

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Mixing, Loading, and Application

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  1. Mixing, Loading, and Application

  2. Mixing and Loading • the most hazardous • large amounts of concentrated pesticide

  3. Mixing and Loading • mixing area: outdoors • good ventilation • well lit • water source: • air gap to prevent back-siphoning

  4. Personal protective equipment • apron and gloves • face shield • respirator - dusts or dangerous vapors • Carry pesticides and mix below face level

  5. Empty containers • recycle • puncture • never reuse • cannot burn or bury

  6. Rinsable containers Rinse as soon as empty back in tank by either: • triple rinse, filling container 1/4 with water • Shake for 30 seconds each time • Empty in sprayer

  7. Rinsable containers Rinse as soon as empty back in tank by either: • pressure rinsing, using high pressure one time • Rinse for 30 seconds • Empty in sprayer

  8. Combining pesticides Risk undesirable effects • clogs • scum • ineffective • labels often list compatible chemicals

  9. Compatibility test • quart glass jar • use same water (pH, debris) • W-A-L-E • WP or WDG • Agitate • Liquid products • Emulsifiable concentrates

  10. Compatibility test • shake • Heat may indicate incompatibility • stand for 15 minutes

  11. Application with Hand Sprayer • gloves and long pants • walk backwards to avoid walking through the chemical

  12. Equipment cleaning • clean as soon as possible to prevent drying • rinsate pad to collect waste • If no pad, move around • keep wearing PPE

  13. Rinsates • Apply rinsate to labeled area • Still contains pesticide

  14. Personal cleanup • take shower and wash hair and clothes

  15. Worker Protection Standard (WPS) • Provide information and training (EPA approved)

  16. Worker Protection Standard (WPS) Restricted-Entry Intervals Posting • Notification of applications • Danger Pesticides and Peligro Pestididas • REI for low risk: 4 to 12 hours

  17. Worker Protection Standard (WPS) PPE • Employer provides PPE

  18. Worker Protection Standard (WPS) Decontamination Stations • Water (1 pint), soap and disposable towels • At most ¼ mile away

  19. Worker Protection Standard (WPS) Safety Poster

  20. Worker Protection Standard (WPS) Recordkeeping • Kept for 2 years • Date, brand EPA registration #, quantity, area, and pest • MSDS

  21. Pesticide Certification Fees • Private, $10 every 5 years • in the production of an agricultural commodity (farm, nursery, greenhouse) on your or your employer’s property • Commercial, $50 per year • applying pesticides for hire, even on his/her employer's personal property • Noncommercial, exempt • an employee of a government agency, either federal, state, or local

  22. Recertification • Training sessions for Continuing Certification Hours (CCH) or passing exam again • Commercial License expires in 5 years unless • Complete CCH within 5-year time block (not within one year) • Commercial and Noncommercial 10 CCH • Private 5 CCH • Otherwise, retest

  23. STORAGE SITE • large amounts in separate building • protect from access • protect from water damage • temperature control

  24. STORAGE SITE • spill containment • potable water

  25. STORAGE SITE

  26. STORAGE SITE

  27. STORAGE MAINTENANCE • keep containers labeled • be aware of damaged containers • transfer to suitable container with label • shelf life, about 1 year • beware of flammable pesticides

  28. SPILL MANAGEMENT • -chemtrec 1-800-424-9300, for emergencies only • -to report spill, required to report to National Response Center 1-800-424-8802

  29. CONTROL, CONTAIN, AND CLEANUP Control • PPE • leaking container, place in a larger container • isolate from surrounding area

  30. CONTROL, CONTAIN, AND CLEANUP Containment • containment snakes or dam with soil • protect water sources • absorb liquids with sawdust, kitty litter • cover dry materials

  31. CONTROL, CONTAIN, AND CLEANUP Clean-up • swept into heavy-duty plastic drum or bag • dry pesticide can be re-applied

  32. CONTROL, CONTAIN, AND CLEANUP • nonporous floor, wash with water and detergent • carpet, wood, etc needs to be removed • neutralizing spill • bleach, then absorbent material • remove 2-3 inches of soil • may need to then mix in activated charcoal

  33. SPILL KIT • emergency number • PPE • containment “snakes” • absorbent materials, saw dust, kitty litter, activated charcoal • heavy-duty detergent • fire extinguisher • heavy-duty plastic container

  34. Disposal • https://agriculture.sc.gov/content.aspx?ContentID=5143

  35. Closed Pesticide Application • Sprayer siphons pesticide from container • No exposure during mixing

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