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Handling PesticidesJanuary 2009
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ortSecuring the load
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Handling PesticidesJanuary 2009
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ortOther legal requirements
• Inspect containers for damage• Make sure labels are legible• Keep pesticides separate from other
products• Protect containers from damage• Clean cargo area after transporting
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Don’t leave pesticides unattended
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Handling PesticidesJanuary 2009
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ortEmergency supplies
• Personal protective equipment• Shovel and other tools to contain spill• Emergency contact numbers to get
help• Water and soap to wash yourself
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Transporting hazardous materials
• Check product’s MSDS
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Transporting hazardous materials
• Your dealer is responsible to give you the proper shipping papers and placards when required
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Handling PesticidesJanuary 2009
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eAllowed items
• Pesticide application equipment• Emergency response items• Empty containers
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eProper pesticide placement
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eWarning sign
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eReturn to storage
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eBulk pesticides
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eSecondary containment
Handling PesticidesJanuary 2009
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oadMix & load tasks
Transferring product
Rinsing container
Handling container
Cleaning equipmentReusing rinsate
Handling PesticidesJanuary 2009
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oadMix & load prohibitions
• Cleaning or filling equipment fromsurface waters
• Mixing & loading 1,500 lbs or more active ingredient at any one site
• Mixing & loading within 100 feet of a well or surface water
Handling PesticidesJanuary 2009
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oadExemptions: mix/load pad
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oadExemptions: mix/load in-field
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oadCompatibility of pesticide
mixtures
• Conduct test before adding two or more components into the spray tank
Handling PesticidesJanuary 2009
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oadTriple rinsing
Handling PesticidesJanuary 2009
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oadEmptying pesticide bags
Step 1:Shake and empty
Step 2:Cut opposite end Step 3:
Shake again
Handling PesticidesJanuary 2009
Waste
Managing pesticide wastes
• Empty containers• Leftover spray mix• Residue from minor spills• Torn or contaminated PPE
Handling PesticidesJanuary 2009
Waste
Empty pesticide containers
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Handling PesticidesJanuary 2009
Waste
Refillable containers
15-gal drum
30-gal drum
120-gal shuttle
Handling PesticidesJanuary 2009
Waste
Burning & burying prohibition
Handling PesticidesJanuary 2009
Waste
Liquid wastes
Handling PesticidesJanuary 2009
Waste
Pesticide clean sweep
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Handling PesticidesJanuary 2009
Waste
Summary
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