IPM 7-9

Are accidents involving pesticides more likely to occur while being transported or while sitting?

While being transported

IS it okay to carry pesticides in the passenger compartment of a vehicle?

NO - spilled chemicals and hazardous fumes can seriously injure the occupants. They are also almost impossible to remove completely from the vehicle's interior

What should you do if pesticides must be carried in a station wagon or other enclosed vehicle?

Ventilate the cargo and passenger compartments, roll down the windows

If there are any injuries, contamination, or damage resulting from a chemical release during transportation, who can be held accountable.

Both the owner and the operator

Components of making technical data for each pesticide.

emergency information and a copy of the MSDS is in the vehicle transporting the pesticides

Steps to take when transporting pesticides

-Inspect containers

-Make sure that labels are readable and securely attached,

-Handle containers carefully

-Use packing or shipping container

-use a secondary liner to protect floor and sides of cargo area

-Secure loads with ropes, brace bars or other appropriate devices

-Stabilize anything that could damage anything

-Place waterproof cover over load

-Never allow people, livestock or pets to ride with cargo

-Separate food, feed, seed, plants from pesticides

Does the DOT require diamond-shaped placards on vehicles that are transporting all pesticides?

only some pesticides require placards: some fertilizers, fuels, and explosives

What is the quantity that triggers the development of a transportation security plan?

Containers larger than 19 gallons or quantities greater than 1,000 pounds. OR MATERIALS THAT REQUIRE PLACARDS

For commercial applicators in PA, What are the setbacks for restricted use pesticide facilities from private wells and public water sources

100' private well and 100' public water source

Effects of moisture on pesticide containers

-Rusting of metal containers

-Splitting or crumbling of paper + cardboard containers

-Peeling, smearing that makes labels unreadable

-Release of active ingredients in slow-release products

Important qualities of a good facility

-controlled temperature

-air from facility with pesticides isn't directed anywhere else

-adequate lighting

-floor constructed of non-porous materials such as sealed cement and glazed ceramic tile

-store only pesticide containers and equipment in the storage facility

-Keep labels legible

If a label is damaged, you should write this information on the container.

-The common name of the active ingredient

-The percentage of each active ingredient

-The EPA registration number

-The signal word (Caution, Warning or Danger)

-The use classification (general or restricted-use)

Ways to keep containers stored safely

-Never use food or drink containers

-Keep containers securely closed when not in use

-Place large drums and heavy bags on plastic pallets

What is bulk storage?

Refers to commercial storage of any pesticide held in stationary pesticide containers designed to hold undivided quantities greater than 500 gallons of liquid pesticide or greater than 4,000 pounds of dry pesticide

How big should a dike be around a tank/pesticide area?

Large enough to contain the volume of the liquid in the tank plus 10%

What are some signs of pesticide deterioration to look for while mixing?

-Excessive clumping

-Poor suspension

-layering

-Abnormal coloring

Sometimes the first indication of pesticide deterioration may be poor pest control or damage to the treated crop or surface. Date of purchase should be marked on every container

Isolate waste products

Have a designated section for disposal or recycling and be sure to label all containers accordingly

how can you increase security and management of pesticides?

Risk assessment - to see what assets need to be protected

Employee training and security awareness

Secure buildings and surrounding property

Secure application equipment and vehicles

Protect confidential information

Develop procedures and policies that support security needs

Coordinate with authorities in a timely manner in terms of suspicious activity occuring

Which property of a pesticide would make it more likely to move in surface water runoff?

high solubility

Runoff and erosion are sources of what?

water contamination by pesticides

What is an example of nonpoint source contamination of groundwater

Pesticides that dissolve and leach through soil after it rains.

Under which conditions are pesticides more likely to leach through soil?

Sandy soil, low in organic matter

Which best management practice will help prevent contamination of surface water and groundwater by pesticides?

Following IPM principles

Which two factors are most important in avoiding vapor drift?

Temperature and pesticide volatility

Pesticide labels may list what around sensitive areas?

Special precautions

Persistence

the ability of a pesticide to remain present and active in its original form for an extended period of time.

Residue

pesticide that remains in the environment after application.

Volatility

the tendency of a pesticide to turn into a gas or vapor.

Runoff

surface movement off a treated site

Leaching

downward movement through soil.

Spray drift

the off

Temperature inversion

stable atmospheric conditions

When is drift most likely to occur over long distances?

temperature inversion.

Vapor drift

the movement of pesticides as gaseous vapors from the target area

Particle drift

the movement of solid particles from the target area in the air during or just after an application.

Point source pollution is what?

pollution that comes from a specific identifiable location.

Saturated zone

the layer of soil, sand, gravel, or fractured bedrock in which all available areas are filled with water.

Water table

the boundary between the saturated zone and the overlying unsaturated rock and soil.

Aquifer

the geologic formation from which groundwater can be drawn.

Factors affecting leaching

texture and structure, organic matter, depth to groundwater, and geology.

Permeability

allow water and dissolved pesticides to move freely downward.

Placards

diamond-shaped signs to be placed on vehicles that transport certain types of quantities of hazardous materials.

Transportation security plan

 a risk assessment, background checks, unauthorized access prevention, en-route security measures, training, designated senior official, all documented in writing and reviewed annually.

What offers the greatest protection during transportation?

Enclosed and lockable cargo boxes

What should you consider when selecting a storage site?

terrain

What is the first thing you should do if a pesticide container is leaking?

Put on PPE

What recommended practice will minimize pesticide storage problems?

Store metal pesticide containers on the higher shelves to prevent rusting

What is the first step a business should take to develop an effective pesticide security program

Conduct a risk assessment of business vulnerabilities.

What is considered a good security practice?

Instruct employees on pesticide inventory control

What is important to do during emergency response planning?

Make a detailed report of what took place before, during, and after the incident.

What is the backbone of any emergency response plan?

outlining the sequence of actions to take in a crisis.

What will further reduce the risk of a pesticide fire?

Keep a fire detection system in the storage area.

What is a recommended action to take in the event of a pesticide fire?

Construct berms to contain contaminated runoff water.

What is an appropriate action to take in the event of a pesticide spill? Put on PPE before responding to the spill.

What should you do with bulk or mini bulk tanks

put on reinforced concrete pad or impermeable surface.

What should be done with cancelled pesticide products that can no longer be legally used?

Treat as hazardous waste and dispose of.

Example of a a safety precaution that is NOT recommended for a pesticide storage facility

Store glass or pressurized containers in sunlight

What is the first step a business should take to develop an effective pesticide security program

conduct a risk assessment of business vulnerabilities.

What is considered a good security practice?

Instruct employees on pesticide inventory control.