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Guides that explain the hazards and point to OSHA, NIOSH and extension.
- Pesticide Safety Basics for FarmersA plain guide to pesticide safety on the farm: reading labels, protective gear, storage, mixing habits and who to ask…
- Reading a Pesticide Label CorrectlyLearn how to read a pesticide label step by step, from signal words and use directions to first aid, storage and…
- PPE Requirements for Pesticide HandlingHow personal protective equipment requirements for pesticides are set, where to find them and how to care for the gear…
- Gloves, Aprons, and Protective ClothingHow to choose, wear and care for gloves, aprons and protective clothing when handling pesticides, with the product…
- Respirator Selection for PesticidesHow respirator requirements for pesticides are set, why selection is not a guess and where to get training, medical…
- Respirator Fit TestingWhat respirator fit testing is, why it is done, who should be tested and where farm workers can find qualified testing…
- Mixing and Loading Pesticides SafelyGeneral habits for safer pesticide mixing and loading, from reading the label first to preventing spills, backflow and…
- Pesticide Storage RulesPesticide storage principles for farms: locked, labeled, dry and away from food, feed and water, plus who to ask about…
- Pesticide Inventory ManagementHow to keep a simple pesticide inventory: what to record, how to review it, and how it prevents waste, accidents and…
- Disposing of Pesticide ContainersGeneral guidance on handling empty pesticide containers: rinsing, recycling programs, leftovers and why local rules…
- Triple Rinsing ProceduresWhat triple rinsing is meant to achieve, why timing matters, and where to find the exact method for your product and…
- Pesticide Spill ResponseHow to plan for a pesticide spill before it happens: stop, protect people, call for help and follow the label and…
- Pesticide Drift PreventionWhat pesticide drift is, the factors that cause it and the planning habits that reduce it, with the label and your…
- Spraying in Windy ConditionsWhy wind is a key factor in pesticide spraying decisions, how to plan around it and when to wait, with the label and…
- Protecting Neighbors and BystandersHow to protect neighbors, children, passersby and animals when applying pesticides: communication, planning, buffers…
- Pesticide Application RecordsWhy pesticide application records matter, what information they usually include and how to find out what your state…
- Restricted-Use Pesticide CertificationWhat restricted-use pesticides are, why certification is required and how to find your state's certification and…
- Pesticide Applicator LicensingA general look at pesticide applicator licensing and certification: why it exists, how it varies by state and where to…
- Re-Entry Intervals ExplainedWhat a restricted-entry or re-entry interval is, where to find it, how it protects workers and what employers and…
- Pre-Harvest Intervals and SafetyWhat a pre-harvest interval is, why it protects consumers and workers, and how to find and follow it for each product…
- Pesticide Exposure SymptomsGeneral information on how pesticide exposure can show up in the body, why symptoms vary, and what to do: call 911 or…
- First Aid for Pesticide ExposureWhere to find official first aid guidance for pesticide exposure: the product label, poison help, 911 and trained…
- Organophosphate Poisoning SignsWhy organophosphate poisoning needs urgent medical help, what general warning signs health agencies describe and where…
- Avoiding Pesticide PoisoningA practical overview of how farms prevent pesticide poisoning: label, protective gear, clean habits, storage, training…
- Fertilizer Safety BasicsBasic fertilizer safety for farms: reading labels and data sheets, safe storage, handling habits, runoff and who to…
- Anhydrous Ammonia SafetyA plain-English look at why anhydrous ammonia is hazardous on the farm, what prevention looks like in principle, and…
- Anhydrous Ammonia Emergency ResponseWhat farm families should plan before an ammonia release happens, why 911 comes first, and where to find official…
- Nitrogen Fertilizer StoragePractical, general guidance on storing nitrogen fertilizer on the farm: site choice, containment, access control and…
- Fertilizer Explosion and Fire RisksWhy some fertilizers can add to fire and explosion hazards, what prevention looks like in principle, and where to find…
- Fertilizer Spill CleanupGeneral guidance on responding to a fertilizer spill: protect people first, contain what you can safely, report when…
- Lime and Dust SafetyWhy lime and other farm dusts irritate eyes, skin and lungs, and how to plan work, gear and habits to reduce exposure…
- Chemical Storage Building DesignWhat to consider when planning or improving a farm chemical storage building: site, structure, containment, security…
- Ventilation in Chemical StorageWhy airflow matters in a farm chemical storage room, what questions to ask before entering, and where to find official…
- Chemical Compatibility and SegregationWhy some farm chemicals must be kept apart, how to learn what goes with what from labels and safety data sheets, and…
- Flammable Liquid StorageGeneral principles for storing gasoline, diesel and other flammable liquids on a farm, and why local fire rules and…
- Fuel and Solvent SafetyHow to handle farm fuels and solvents with fewer risks to skin, lungs and property, plus general habits and where to…
- Oil and Lubricant HandlingPractical habits for handling oil, grease and hydraulic fluid on the farm, from skin care and spills to used-oil…
- Chemical Burns First AidWhat to know about chemical burns on the farm: why they need prompt attention, why to rely on official first aid…
- Eye Wash Stations for FarmsWhy farms that handle hazardous chemicals need to think about eye wash equipment, how to plan for it, and where to…
- Emergency Showers for Chemical ExposureWhy emergency drench showers matter where hazardous chemicals are used, how to plan for them on a farm, and where to…
- Chemical-Resistant Gloves GuideHow to think about choosing and caring for chemical-resistant gloves on the farm, why no glove suits every product and…
- Protective Eyewear for Chemical WorkWhy eye protection matters when handling farm chemicals, how to think about glasses versus goggles versus face…
- Chemical Safety Training for WorkersWhat good chemical safety training for farm workers includes, how to make it clear, and which official sources set…
- Hazard Communication and SDS SheetsA plain-English introduction to hazard communication on the farm: labels, safety data sheets and training, and how to…
- Reading Safety Data SheetsHow to find the useful parts of a safety data sheet quickly, what the main sections tell you and why to call the…
- Chemical Safety for Family MembersHow farm families can share chemical safety at home and in the field, from storage and laundry to talking openly and…
- Children and Chemical SafetyHow farm families can protect children from chemicals with secure storage, supervision, clear rules and knowing who to…
- Pesticide-Free Zones Around HomesHow farm families can keep a buffer between treated areas and the home, play spaces, gardens and wells, and where to…
- Chemical Safety Records and InspectionsWhat chemical safety records and inspections are worth keeping on a farm, how to keep them simple and where to confirm…
- Annual Chemical Safety ReviewA simple yearly routine for reviewing farm chemical storage, training, equipment, emergency plans and records, with…