Chapter 17 Flashcards
What are the expectations of your storage facility and practices?
Protect your product and investment
make it easy to move product and keep track of inventory
protect workers and the community from pesticide exposure
prevent environmental contamination
contain pesticides in the event of a spill or fire
prevent theft
comply with building, electrical, fire, and sanitation codes
comply with state and federal laws
reduce your liability
What is an item you can and cannot store with pesticides and pesticide impregnated materials?
Should hold only pesticides (original labeled containers, reinstate, wastes awaiting disposable, application and transfer equipment, spill and fire response equipment)
NO food, feed, seed, plant materials, fertilizer, PPE, fire aid, etc.
What are the features of a suitable location for a pesticide storage facility?
best to have a separate facility for storing pesticides. if not possible designate a secure area within an existing building.
What problems can occur if your storage area is exposed to flood or surface water run off?
could damage labels, metal or cardboard packaging, cause spills, and carry pesticides off site
Why and how should you control temperature and humidity in a storage area?
insulate the storage area to keep temperatures between 40 and 100 to prevent product damage. Heat and cold can damage the products, humidity can damage labels and dry formulations
Why and how should you ventilate a pesticide storage area?
Proper ventilation helps prevent high temperatures and humidity, buildup of flammable pesticide fumes, and worker exposure to pesticide fumes
should exchange 1 cubic foot per minute or 6 air exchanges per hour
What is a bulk pesticide?
pesticide held in containers that hold greater than 55 falcons of liquid or 100 pounds of solid material. If you store them you may be required to take additional precautions
What are the fire risks in a pesticide storage facility?
pesticide solvents can be flammable. smoke and vapor from a pesticide fire cane toxic. runoff water can contaminate nearby properties and surface water. debris can be contaminated. High exposure risk. Significant disposal cost
What design details help reduce the risk of or damage from pesticide spills and fires?
Spills - floor should be impermeable, free of cracks, floor should be sloped, beamed, or equipped with a sump that can contain at least 25% of total liquid volume stored. The grounds of the facility should be diked or drained to collect runoff
What is the best use of shelves in a storage area, including construction and placement?
place containers on shelves made of metal or plastic. You cannot decontaminate wood. Makes aisles large enough to allow for easy access
What storage facility features and practice help protect workers who enter the facility?
All safety to prevent spills, fires, buildup of vapors
Proper Lighting
emergency eye wash station
PPE and first aid outside of the area
routine wash up facilities
emergency phone numbers
provide appropriate PPE, emergency response info and warnings/postings
train each person who enters the storage area
What things should you check when you receive pesticides before you put them into your storage area/
refuse to accept any container that: lacks an intact legible label
has a broken seal
is damaged
is leaking or has been contaminated by another leaking container
What is a service container?
any container other than the original manufacturer’s container that is designed to hold pesticide concentrate or diluted pesticide
What do you need to do when placing pesticides into storage?
follow storage requirements on the label
determine hazard class
consider potential for contamination
consider packing, formulation, and type of pastiche
arrange products so you can identify them from the aisle
maintain an inventory of all stored pesticides
What are signs that a pesticide product has deteriorated?
EC - sludge or sediment forms
Oils - no milky appliance when miked with water
WP - excessive lumping
Dusts and Granules - excessive clumping or caking
