Overview
It is unlawful to use any registered pesticide in a manner inconsistent with its labeling. Pesticides are prohibited from being stored next to food or feed or other articles intended for consumption by humans or animals. In addition to precautions specified on the pesticide label and in the labeling, rules for personal safety and accident prevention similar to those listed below should be available in areas where personnel congregate:
- Inspect all containers of pesticides for leaks before handling them.
- Do not mishandle containers and thereby create emergencies by carelessness.
- Do not permit unauthorized persons in the storage area.
- Do not store pesticides next to food or feed or other articles intended for consumption by humans or animals.
- Inspect all vehicles prior to departure and treat those found to be contaminated.
- Do not store food, beverages, tobacco, eating utensils or smoking equipment in the storage or loading areas.
- Do not drink, eat food, smoke or use tobacco in areas where pesticides are present.
- Wear rubber gloves while handling containers of pesticides.
- Do not put fingers in mouth or rub eyes while working.
- Wash hands before eating, smoking or using the toilet, and immediately after loading or transferring pesticides.