1. pesticide application technology
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7 November 2012
Malaysian CropLife & Public Health Association
CocoaSafe:Pesticide Application Technology
Chooi Lam Khong
Executive Director
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Leaking containers pose risk to
Storekeeper
Handlers
Users (persons mixing
product)
Application of Pesticides
Safety storage of products
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Filling soft drink
bottles withpesticide is a prime
example of lack of
responsibility to
others
Transfer of pesticides
into beverage bottles
for resale
Application of Pesticides
Safety intake of pesticide in unlabeled bottles
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Smoking, eating and
drinking while handling
pesticide
Blowing a blocked
nozzle
Use a grass stalk
Use the correct
strainer
Application of Pesticides
Safety oral entry
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Banana transported
together with pesticides
Application of Pesticides
Safety oral entry
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1. Read and understand the use instructions on the label.
2. Handle pesticides with care.
3. Look after and maintain the spray equipment.4. Practice personal hygiene.
5. Wear protective clothing and other PPE when necessary
Application of Pesticides
Safety summary
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Avoid torn packages, leaks and spills
Safety before spraying
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Wear appropriate protective gear
Safety before spraying
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Read the label - Right crop protection product
Safety before spraying
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Read the label - Correct amount
Safety before spraying
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Choose the correct nozzle type and flow rate
Safety before spraying
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Sprayer good working order
Safety before spraying
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Sprayer calibrated
Safety before spraying
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Spraying right area
Safety before spraying
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Spray with care for your own safety (prevent skinand clothing contamination)
Safety before spraying
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Ensure the safety of
other people, especially
children and women
Safety before spraying
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Safety of the crop and non-target crops
Safety before spraying
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Never mix crop
protection products
with hands
Use a stirrer
Safety before spraying
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Wash measuring & mixing equipment
Safety before spraying
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Must have
decontamination facilities
Safety before spraying
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1 Wear face shield
(protects eyes andface)
2 Wear gloves
(protect hands)
3 Wear boots
(Protect feet)
Protective clothing second line of defenseMixing pesticides
Safety before sprayingMixing pesticides
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Safety before sprayingHow does it translate in the field mixing?
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Do not spray in
strong winds
Safe application techniques
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Spray so that wind blows crop protection product
away from you
Safe application techniques
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Do not spray in the
rain
Safe application techniques
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Never leave crop protection products and
equipment unattended
Safe application techniques
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Never allow children to
apply crop protection
products
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Never leave crop protection product containers
open
Safe application techniques
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Keep people away from the application area.
Safe application techniques
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Spray in cool of day (early morning or late
afternoon)
Safe application techniques
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Check nozzles
- even distribution
Safe application techniques
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Stop if nozzles blocked or equipment leaks
Safe application techniques
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Never clean
nozzles by blowing
into them
Safe application techniques
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Use something
soft - grass stem,
brush
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Avoid contact with recently sprayed foliage
Safe application techniques
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Keep spray equipment well maintained
Safe application techniques
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Wash hands
before and after
going to the
bathroom.
Safe application techniques
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1 Wear hat (and face mask)
Mask not necessary for ground levelspraying
2 Wear gloves (nitrile or neoprene)
(EC formulations penetrate natural
rubber gloves easily)
3 Wear rubber boots
(Wear trousers over the boots to avoid
drainage of pesticides into the boots)
Protective clothing second line of defenceApplication
Safe application techniquesApplication of pesticides
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Safe application techniquesHow does it translate in the field spraying?
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Warning signs
re-entry period
Prevent re-entrywithout protective
clothing
Safety after spraying
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Use up all spray mix.
Apply over surrounds if
necessary.
Safety after spraying
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Collect all wastes, such as empty containers for
safe disposal
Safety after spraying
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Dispose of empty
containers in the
legal manner
Safety after spraying
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Wash the sprayer and parts
Safety after spraying
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Wash gloves before removing
Safety after spraying
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Wash yourself after spraying
Safety after spraying
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Wash your protective clothing after work
Safety after spraying
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