Safe use of Pesticides
Stay safe by following the 5 Golden rules when handling Crop Protection Products
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Exercise caution |
Always handle CPPs carefully, avoiding contamination of yourself and the environment. |
Always clean up spills of CPPs immediately |
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Keep children, bystanders and animals away when handling CPPs. |
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Read and understand the product label |
Always read and understand the label before using CPPs. If unsure, seek the advice of local field experts. |
When using CPPs, always comply with your local laws and regulations. |
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Always buy CPPs from reputable and |
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CPPs must be in their original, undamaged, |
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Practice good personal hygiene |
Always practice good personal hygiene when handling CPPs. |
Do not eat, smoke, or drink when handling the products. |
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Always wash your hands after handling CPPs. |
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Always keep a thick plastic bag to transport contaminated clothing from the field. |
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Wash clothes used during pesticide application separately from everyday clothes. |
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Wear appropriate personal protective equipment. |
Wear the PPE recommended by the label or applicable local requirements when handling CPPs. Products with different toxicity level require different PPE. |
Wear protective gloves (e.g. nitrile and other nonabsorbent materials) whenever you handle CPPs. |
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Take care of and maintain application equipment. |
Regularly maintain your spraying and drilling equipment. |
Correctly calibtrate the sprayer to apply the recommened quanity of CPPs |
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Always repair leaks immediately |