Chapter 20 Flashcards
Examples of how the risk of pesticide spills and fires extends beyond your farm
can cause widespread human exposure and environmental contamination
high risk for first responders
financial loss from cleanup, liability, fines and penalties
what are the components of emergency response plan
designate someone whoo will direct response
step by step procedure in different emergency situations
list of names and phone numbers of people and agencies to call
information to be provided (what happened, where, pesticides involved, harm that has occurred or can occur)
current map of your facility that shows where is is located, chemical storage buildings, access point, main shutoffs
maintain detailed product inventory of pesticides
maintain an inventory of PPE
maintain list of suppliers who can provide equipment and materials during an emergency
what in the purpose of the community right to know act (SARA Title III)
helps local government prepare for and respond to the release of pesticides. People in your community can be harmed by pesticide fire or chemical spill
what is the role of the State Emergency Response Commission and Local Emergency Planning committees in administering SARA Tile III
The LEPC develops and updates a county emergency plan to work with facilities covered by SARA Title III to develop facility site and plants. the SERC sup roves and coordinates the LEPC and reviews emergency plans
Where can you find an emergency assistance phone number in the event of a pesticide spill
on many product labels and on transportation or shipping papers
Where should you have a spill kit?
where you handle pesticides or their containers, where pesticides are mixed, loaded, and stored
What should a spill kit contain? What is each item used for?
phone numbers for emergency assistance
gloves, footwear, and aprons that are chemically resistant
protective eyewear
respirator
containment tubes or pads
absorbent materials
sweeping compound
shovel, broom and dustpan
heavy duty detergent
fire extinguisher rated for all types of fire
any other spill cleanup items specified on the products you use
study plastic containers that hold the quantity of pesticide
What are the 4Cs of spill response
Control the spill
Contain the spill
Contact authorities to report the spill
Clean up the spill
What are 4 reasons why pesticide fires are especially hazardous?
pesticides are flammable or explosive
pesticides give off highly toxic vapors or smoke
residues may be present in the debris and soil following a fire
runoff from putting out the fire may be contaminated
What information should you share and with whom in developing a fire response plan?
work with local fire department, hospital, and police
location of storage area,
floor plan of storage area
name and quantity of pesticides
how pesticides are segregated within the area
what risk each pesticide poses
location of sensitive areas that will need to be protected
What action should you and firefighters take when responding to and cleaning up after a pesticide fire?
evacuate the premises
provide emergency response personnel with MSDSs and complete inventory
keep people away
evacuate all people and animals in the vicinity
contain small fires with fog, foam or dry powder
use as little water as necessary
contain water and spilled pesticides
build dikes if necessary
clean and dispose of equipment and all clothing
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