Agriculture Reference
In-Depth Information
Figure 6.21
Shelf storage of pesticides. Packages labeled and labels visible.
d.
Use Original Containers
Store pesticides in their original containers. Never put pesticides in con-
tainers that might cause children and other people to mistake them for food or
drink. You are legally responsible if someone or something is injured by pes-
ticides you have placed in unlabeled or unsuitable containers.
e.
Watch for Damage
Inspect containers regularly for tears, splits, breaks, leaks, rust, or corro-
sion. When a container is damaged, put on appropriate personal protective
equipment and take immediate action. If the damaged container is an aerosol
can or fumigant tank that contains pesticides under pressure, use special care
to avoid accidentally releasing the pesticide into the air. When a container is
damaged:
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Use the pesticide immediately at a site and rate allowed by the label.
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Transfer the pesticide into another pesticide container that originally
held the same pesticide and has the same label still intact.
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Transfer the contents to a sturdy container that can be tightly closed.
If possible, remove the label from the damaged container and use it
on the new container. Otherwise, temporarily mark the new con-
tainer with the name and EPA registration number of the pesticide,
