Agriculture Reference
In-Depth Information
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washing contaminated equipment after use
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disposing of pesticide containers
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repairing contaminated mixing equipment such as leaking or broken
hose.
Figure 6.1
Transferring pesticide to application equipment (courtesy of
American Cyanamid Company).
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Loading pesticides
Loading activities include:
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transferring pesticide from mixing apparatus to application equipment
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conveying open pesticide containers to and from use site
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containing or cleaning up a pesticide spill
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washing contaminated equipment after use
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repairing contaminated loading equipment.
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Applying pesticides
Applying pesticides may involve:
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On foot- using hand-held sprayers or shake cans
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using backpack or knapsack sprayers or dusters
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using portable, aerosol generators or foggers
