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Figure 2.4 Worker being notified of treated field entry restrictions.
In general, the REI is:
48 hours for products in Toxicity Category I (signal word Danger).
This is extended to 72 hours if applied outdoors in areas with less
than 25 inches of rain per year.
24 hours for products in Toxicity Category II (signal word Warning).
12 hours for categories III and IV (signal word Caution).
Signal words can be found on the product label. See Chapter 5, Table
5.1 , for toxicity categories and their respective signal words.
Table 5.2 shows how signal words can be used to select the appropriate
personal protective equipment (PPE) for different toxicity categories. In all
cases follow label instructions.
During any REI, do not allow workers to enter a treated area and contact
anything treated with the pesticide to which the REI applies.
H.
NOTICE ABOUT APPLICATION
Warn workers and post treated areas if the pesticide labeling requires.
Post all greenhouse applications.
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