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g.
Provide Clean Water
Each storage site must have an immediate supply of clean water. Potable
running water is ideal. If running water is not practical, use a carboy or other
large, sealable container with clean water. Changing the water in a container
at least once each week will ensure that it remains safe for use on skin and
eyes. Keep an eyewash dispenser immediately available for emergencies.
2.
Maintain the Storage Site
a.
Prevent Contamination
Store only pesticides, pesticide containers, pesticide equipment, and a
spill cleanup kit at the storage site. Do not keep food, drinks, tobacco, feed,
medical or veterinary supplies or medication, seeds, clothing, or personal pro-
tective equipment (other than personal protective equipment necessary for
emergency response) at the site. These could be contaminated by vapors,
dusts, or spills and cause accidental exposure to people or animals.
b.
Keep Labels Legible
Store pesticide containers with the label in plain sight. Costly errors can
result if the wrong pesticide is used by mistake. Labels should always be
legible. They may be damaged or destroyed by exposure to moisture, dripping
pesticide, diluents, or dirt. You can use transparent tape or a coating of lac-
quer or polyurethane to protect the label. If the label is destroyed or damaged,
request a replacement from the pesticide dealer or the pesticide formulator im-
mediately.
c.
Keep Containers Closed
Keep pesticide containers securely closed whenever they are being stored.
Tightly closed containers help protect against:
a spill
cross-contamination with other stored products
evaporation of liquid pesticides or the solvent
clumping or caking of dry pesticides in humid conditions
dust, dirt, and other contaminants getting into the pesticide, causing
it to be unusable.
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