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Pesticide like medicine and other chemicals
must be stored and used according to instructions,
so the first requirement for all users of pesticides
is to READ THE
LABEL.
Pesticides have an ability to cause damage through
skin (dermal), lungs and oral intake hence wear
protective clothing including boots , gloves
and eye protection when spraying.
Magnitude of risk is a function of two factors,
exposure and toxicity .The mathematical expression
is as under:
HAZARD = EXPOSURE
X TOXICITY.
The greater the exposure of toxic ingredients
the greater the risk.
NEVER EAT, DRINK
OR SMOKE when mixing or applying
pesticides.
Check the sprayer for leaks, calibrate with
water and ensure it is in proper working condition.
Clean the sprayer with water before storing
both from inside as well as outside.
Wash all the exposed parts of your body after
the SPRAY of pesticides.
Spraying operations is best on a calm day. Otherwise,
winds may blow spray material off target. Early
morning or late afternoon is ideal time to spray
, so excessive heat won't quickly evaporate
the spray material.
Follow the directions for use and maintenance
that come with your SPRAYER
Dispose off left over spray material and clean
your applicator according to the directions
for disposal.
Keep spray materials and THE SPRAYER away from
children and pets.
Do not store spray materials in any other container
like water/beer bottles but the original container
in which they were purchased.
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