Chapter 4- Canadian Legislation Regulating Pesticides Flashcards
Pest control products act
Most important piece of legislation regulating pesticides. Prevents risks, approves only products of value, encourages sustainable management and development, and encourages public awareness in registration process
Domestic
Use in or around the home
Commercial
Use in agriculture, forestry, landscape, industry or other commercial settings
Restricted
Commercial type pesticides with certain limitations on the label
Manufacturing
Used in manufacturing, formulating or repacking of pesticides. Not used by applicators
Canadas food and drugs act
Prohibits sale of food that contains harmful or poisonous substances
Migratory birds convention act
Protects waterfowl
Fisheries acts
Protects both fish and the water where fish live
Aquatic invasive species regulation
Part of the fishers act that prohibits the importation of a specified number of fish and aquatic invertebrates
Transportation of dangerous goods act
Transport Canada/ provincial governments regulates the transport of dangerous goods by air, road, rail, and water
Placards for dangerous cargo
Flammable liquid, toxic, environmental hazard, and mixed load
Necessary things for shipping dangerous goods
-Documents
-Special labels
-Vehicle placards
-Training certificates
-Safety procedures
Species at risk act
Provides protection for animals at risk. Goal is to prevent wildlife from becoming extinct, facilitate recovery of wildlife and manage species of special concern
Canada labour code
Minimize workplace accidents and injuries
National fire code of Canada
Provides minimum fire safety requirements for buildings and structures. Applies to places where hazardous materials are stored and used
