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How to (And How Not to) Store and Transport Pesticides
Fred Fishel
UF/IFAS Agronomy Dept. &
Director UF/IFAS Pesticide Information Office
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Outline
What’s new with the Pesticide Education Program?
Pesticide storage:
Facility
Transport vehicle
Examples of what to do……………and not to do
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What’s new with the Pesticide Education Program?
New exam study materials (written manuals)
Core manual
Aquatic manual
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What’s new with the Pesticide Education Program?
Study materials (Interactive DVDs)
Core
Aquatic
Right-of-Way
Natural Areas Weed Management
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What’s new with the Pesticide Education Program?
Interactive DVDs
The manuals’ contents are now presented: 1. Fully-narrated audio PowerPoint format 2. With the full written text also provided 3. With interactive review questions
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Who needs CEUs?
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Help me!
I expire in about 30 days.
I’m 2 CEUs short.
The next program within 200 miles is in 3 months.
I just can’t take the *%#@ test again!
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Online CEUs
• Approved for FL and GA applicators
• More than 50 modules available
• Most are approved for 1 CEU ($20)
• Several approved for multiple CEUs
www.onlinepesticideCEUs.com
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Is this your storage facility?
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How about this one?
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How about this one?
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So, what does a good storage facility supposed to have and look like?
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Let’s go in and take a look.
How do I know what to look for???
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The product label is the final word!
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Make a Checklist
• 4 major categories:
– General information
– Pesticide containers
– Spills and disposal
– Safety information
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1. General Information
• Clean, neat storage site
• Current, on-site inventory list
• Posted emergency phone numbers
• Labels/MSDSs on file
• Accurate storage inspection log kept
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What’s wrong here?
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Clean, Neat Site
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Current On-site Inventory List
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Posted Emergency Phone Numbers
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2. Pesticide Containers
• Containers marked with purchase date
• Herbicides kept separately
• Stored in original containers
• Labels attached/legible
• Caps tightly closed
• Pesticides stored off floor
• Dry formulations on pallets
• Used containers rinsed and punctured
• Rinsed and unrinsed containers separated
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Containers Marked with Purchase Date
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What’s wrong here?
Store in Original Containers!
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Could this happen to you?
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What’s wrong here?
Keep labels attached and legible!
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What do you do if the label comes off and is lost?
• Mark the container with basic information – Trade name
– Common name
– EPA registration number
– Amount of active ingredient(s)
– Signal word
– Use classification
– Manufacturer
• Then request a replacement from the dealer
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What’s wrong here?
Keep pesticides stored up off floor!
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What’s wrong here?
Keep dry formulations on pallets!
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What’s wrong here?
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Used containers rinsed and punctured!
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3. Spills and Disposal
• Storage area free of spills and leaks
• Spill kit available
• Floor drains sealed (if present)
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What’s wrong here?
Storage area free of spills and leaks!
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Keep a spill kit available!
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Spill Kit Contents
• Chemical-resistant gloves
• Chemical-resistant coverall
• Chemical-resistant boots
• Chemical splash goggles
• Respirator
• Temporary hazardous material storage bag
• Absorbent pad for water- or solvent-based chemicals
• Absorbent tube sock (containment snake)
• Bentonite/polymer mix paste for plugging leaking containers
• Floor absorbent granules
• Shovel or broom
• Dust pan
• Warning sign
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Cleaning up the Spill
• The 3 C’s of spills:
– Control
– Contain
– Cleanup
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4. Safety Information
• No smoking signs posted
• No food, feed, or fertilizers
• Safety equipment separated from pesticides
• Fire extinguisher (and it works)
• Storage room/building locked
• Room/building posted: Pesticides – Keep Out
• Site well lit and ventilated
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What’s wrong here?
No food in the storage area!
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What’s wrong here?
Safety equipment separated from pesticides!
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Site Security
• Theft reports during the past year: Lee, Palm Beach, Martin, Hendry, and Manatee Counties
• All involved farm chemicals
• All occurred after the facilities were closed
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Site Security Recommendations
• Secure buildings, vehicles, and equipment
• Secure computer system access: authorized personnel only
• Develop procedures and policies supporting security
• Inventory management policies: limit the amount
• Establish a procedure for locking up at closing
• Effective hiring practices
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Fire Extinguisher
• How long has it been sitting there?
• Is the extinguisher inspected monthly?
• Has it been professionally evaluated this year?
• Are you and your employees trained to use it?
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Transport Vehicles
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What’s wrong here?
Don’t store pesticides in vehicle interiors!
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Are these pesticides really secure?
Bungee Cord Keep pesticides in vehicle lock boxes!
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What’s wrong here?
Keep a spill kit in the vehicle!
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Available from IFAS Bookstore
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Fred Fishel UF/IFAS Pesticide Information Office Gainesville, FL 32611 (352) 392-4721 [email protected]
Thanks for your attention!