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University of Massachusetts AmherstScholarWorks@UMass AmherstCranberry Station Extension meetings Cranberry Station Outreach and Public ServiceActivities2005Pesticide Safety 2005 - Knowing More AboutPesticides 2005Martha SylviaUMass Cranberry Station, martys@umext.umass.eduFollow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.umass.edu/cranberry_extensionPart of the Horticulture CommonsThis Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Cranberry Station Outreach and Public Service Activities at ScholarWorks@UMassAmherst. It has been accepted for inclusion in Cranberry Station Extension meetings by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks@UMassAmherst. For more information, please contact scholarworks@library.umass.edu.Recommended CitationSylvia, Martha, "Pesticide Safety 2005 - Knowing More About Pesticides 2005" (2005). Cranberry Station Extension meetings. 72.Retrieved from https://scholarworks.umass.edu/cranberry_extension/72Pesticide SafetyMarty SylviaUMass ExtensionCranberry StationHow to Keep SafeReduce Your RiskSafety PracticesPersonal Protective EquipmentReduce Your Risk Read the label. Wear at least the PPE that is recommended Protect what label tells you to (eyes, lungs…) Use common sense. Don’t be lazy!Restricted Use PesticidesNot all restricted use pesticides are because of human toxicity.  Know which ones are!! Lorsban, Diazinon, GuthionRestricted Use PesticidesChlorothalonilActara IntrepidKerb Simazine (Princep, Caliber) Diazinon, Lorsban, GuthionReduced risk pesticide products• Biologicals or non-chemical alternatives• low toxicity compounds• low rate productsReduced risk handling systems• formulations and packaging eliminate handling• containers reduce spills and accidentsDermal Exposure If a pesticide is spilled on someone’s skin, you should immediately rinse with plenty of water. Penetrants and oils may allow faster movement through the skin.   Cuts and abrasions allow faster absorption.GUTHION - DANGERWhen handling the concentrate…Wear a protective suit that covers all parts of the body except head, hands, and feet.  Wear chemical resistant gloves, chemical resistant apron, and chemical resistant shoes or boots.  Wear goggles or a face shield and a NIOSH approved pesticide respiratorGUTHION - DANGERDuring application, while repairing or cleaning equipment, or during reentry before the REI is up..Wear a protective suit that covers all parts of the body except head, hands, and feet.  Wear chemical resistant gloves, chemical resistant apron, and chemical resistant shoes or boots.  Wear goggles or a face shield.Personal Protective EquipmentPPEstill the best way to reduce exposure and reduce your risk!Personal Protection EquipmentCoveralls BootsGlovesHatEyewearRespiratorApron5/22/2009Personal Protective Equipment Selection Companies are required to make available to all workers whatever protective equipment is required for handling the chemicals they use PPE should be identified training should be provided company should implement and enforce PPE programPersonal Protective Equipment Must be provided by employerCLOTHING/COVERALLS Longsleeved shirt and pants Woven or Nonwoven long sleeved shirt and long legged pants Coverall over shirt and pants Chemical resistant protective suit Rubber, plastic, barrier coated Waterproof suitCLOTHING/COVERALLS EVERY pesticide label requires long-legged pants and long-sleeve shirt. Coveralls always provide more protection.Availability Gemplers RASP DECRAN RF MORSE Coveralls always provide more protectionGLOVES Chemically Resistant Nitrile Butyl Neoprene Natural Rubber Barrier LaminateDisposable Nitrile glovesFOOTWEAR Shoes - Leather, Canvas, Fabric Chemical Resistant Footwear or Boots:  Chemical Resistant Shoes Chemical Resistant Boots Chemical Resistant Shoe CoveringBOOTSPVC BOOTSBOOTSVINYL BOOTSEYEWEAR Protective Eyewear   Shielded Safety Glasses Face Shield Goggles Full Face style respiratorKOCIDE DF - DANGERWear appropriate protective (impervious) clothing and equipment to prevent repeated or prolonged skin contact with this substance.  Use impervious gloves, arm covers, and apron. EYE PROTECTION – wear splash-proof or dust-resistant safety goggles to prevent contact with this substanceRespiratorsMUST HAVE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVAL Dust/mist filtering - dusts, powders, mists, and sprays.  TC-21C Vapor removing - gases and vapors.  TC-23C - cartridge for organic vapors + prefilter TC-14G - canister for pesticides/organic vapors             RespiratorsOther Protection Hat or Hood Chemical resistant Full hood as part of respirator Apron Chemical resistantClean Equipment!!Protective equipment should be cleaned after every use.StorageKeep chemicals in original containers and tightly sealed.Recommendation for Storage Glass bottles should always be stored within a metal can, not necessarily closeable, such as a coffee can. In the event the bottle breaks, the spillage will be contained.  Do not carry over pesticide products whose labels have been lost or are not complete and legible. Recommendation for Storage Be sure that caps are tightened securely on all bottles and cans.  Eliminate leaky containers.  Above all, keep pesticide materials in a locked room or cabinet and out of reach of children and animals. StorageIt is not recommended to store pesticides longer than two years.Shelf lifePesticide             (years)-----------------------------------------------------------------------------Sevin, wp 2-3 flowables settleDiazinon                  5-7Imidan, WP 2-3Casoron, 4G           at least 2Roundup, liquid     at least 2      Do not freeze Kerb, WP                at least 2Princep, WP            indefiniteRecommendation for Storage Do not store weed killers close to other materials (such as wettable powders, dust formulations or granular insecticides). Some weed killers such as 2,4-d and 2,4,5-t are highly volatile and can contaminate other materials (especially when confined in close quarters). Recommendation for Storage Store wettable powders, dusts and granules of pesticide products in a cool, dry place. Keep temperatures below 100 degrees F.Do not allow liquids to freeze (glass containers could break). Recommendation for Storage Always purchase pesticides in a container size small enough to be used up within a season or less. Reduce storage problems.Hazardous Waste Collections MDAR has funding for 2005 Amnesty to dispose of pesticides Summer clean up on Cape Cod Fall clean up – Plymouth area Limit of what fits in a 55 gallon drum Announcements will come through CCCGA and Cranberry Station

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