Using and storing pesticides in an agricultural environment requires particular care and adherence to safety regulations and laws, as many of them can be hazardous to workers if they are exposed to them through the skin, eyes, by mouth or in the air they breathe.
There are a number of issues you need to focus on to ensure that you are handling pesticides safely with minimal exposure to your workers. Failure to follow the law can result in sickened workers and heavy OSHA fines. Training your employees is key, as is having processes in place to ensure their safety and that of nearby communities.
Pesticides are dangerous chemicals and there are certain storage and use procedures that are unique to different types. Here’s how to ensure safety on your farm: Pesticide Safety and Your Farm Workers