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Michigan State University Pesticide Applicator Core Training Manual Part A, Chapter 8

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Michigan State University Pesticide Applicator Core Training Manual Part A, Chapter 8

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    1. Michigan State University Pesticide Applicator Core Training Manual Part A, Chapter 8 Safe Pesticide Handling

    2. Risk of Pesticide Exposure

    3. Decontamination Materials

    4. Spill Kit

    5. Spill Kit continued Heavy-duty detergent Fire extinguisher Closable, sturdy plastic container

    7. Mixing and Loading

    8. Avoid back-siphoning

    9. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

    10. Mixing and Loading

    11. Handling Containers

    12. Cleaning and Disposing of Pesticide Containers

    13. Cleaning and Disposing of Pesticide Containers

    14. Triple-Rinse Containers

    15. Pressure Rinsing

    16. Personal Protective Equipment

    17. Personal Protective Equipment

    18. When pesticide fallout may occur, you should wear:

    19. Personal Protective Equipment

    20. Planning the Pesticide Application

    21. During the application,

    22. During the application,

    23. After the application,

    24. Cleaning Application Equipment

    25. Cleaning application equipment

    26. Collect any rinsate

    27. Closed systems improve safety

    28. Mini-bulk containers

    29. Soluble bags

    30. Enclosed application system

    31. Pesticide Containment System Catches spills, overflows, and rinsate. Made of impermeable material like sealed concrete or a synthetic liner. Pad should be concave with curbs or walls. Must have system to recover rinsate or spill. Required if you mix, load or clean equipment in one place.

    32. Pesticide Storage

    33. Pesticide Storage

    34. Pesticide Storage A separate pesticide storage building is the best. Identify the building as pesticide storage with a sign. Make sure pesticide storage facility is isolated and well ventilated. Storage building should be constructed for fire resistance.

    35. Pesticide Storage Sealed concrete with curbing for spills. Floor drains cannot be connected to sewers or septic tanks. Ventilation reduces fumes and dust. Fans should provide 3 to 6 air exchanges per hour hour. Keep cool, dry, and out of direct sunlight.

    36. Pesticide Storage Lock your pesticide storage. Store pesticides in original containers with label intact. Do NOT store pesticides in soft drink bottles or other food containers.

    37. Pesticide Storage Metal shelving will not absorb pesticide and clean easily. Place larger metal drums and non-metallic containers on pallets. Store liquids below dry formulations.

    38. Pesticide Storage Mark containers with purchase date. Buy only the amount of pesticide you will need for the job or season. Keep inventory and records.

    39. SARA Title III Superfund Amendments Reauthorization Act of 1986 MSU Extension Bulletin E-2575

    40. Highly Flammable Pesticide Precautions Read the pesticide label. Contain oils or petroleum solvents. Store away from open flames and heat sources. Keep glass containers out of sunlight.

    41. If fire occurs: Clear the area Inform firefighters about chemicals Consider potential explosion Contain fire materials

    42. Transporting Pesticides Transport in back of truck with side and tail racks. Steel or plastic-lined beds are easily cleaned. Carry a spill kit.

    43. Transporting Pesticides Never carry pesticides in the passenger section. No pets or people near pesticides. No food, feed, clothing near pesticides. Do NOT leave vehicle unlocked or unattended.

    44. Transporting Pesticides Keep highly volatile pesticides separate. Do NOT transport damaged containers. Anchor containers. Protect pesticides from extreme temperatures.

    45. Commercial applicators transporting pesticides Regulation 637 requires: company name, business phone number and address, or company US DOT census.

    46. 3 C’s of spill cleanup Control Contain Clean up

    47. Control the spill Wear PPE. Stop the source of the spill. Keep people away from spill areas. Avoid any drift or fumes that may be released.

    48. Contain the spill Containment “snakes” can be used to surround the spill. Cat litter or fine sand can be used. Prevent spill from reaching any water source by blocking or redirecting it.

    49. Clean up the spill Collect the absorbent materials. Place in a leak-proof container. Dispose of according to label directions. If spill on an impervious floor, use heavy-duty detergent to clean and decontaminate the area.

    50. Spill Assistance Michigan Department of Agriculture Agriculture Pollution Emergency Hot Line 1-800-405-0101

    51. Safe Pesticide Handling

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