IN CASE OF EMERGENCY, CALL YOUR POISON CENTER
1-800-222-1222
If the patient has collapsed or is not breathing, call 9-1-1
Safety Checklist
- Read and follow the pesticide label — it is the law! — each time before using the pesticide. Always wear the specified protective clothing and equipment.
- Keep children and unauthorized people away from where pesticides are being mixed, loaded, applied, or stored.
- Keep your equipment clean, calibrated, and working properly.
- Mix pesticides outdoors. If you must work indoors, make sure that the area you use is well ventilated and adequately lighted.
- Measure materials correctly for recommended rate. Don’t mix or pour chemicals at eye level. Pour liquid, powder, or dust slowly to avoid any splash, spill, or drift.
- Always apply pesticides under appropriate weather conditions — and avoid drift.
- Carry an adequate quantity of clean water on or with your application equipment for use in washing eyes and skin in case of emergencies.
- Cover feed and water containers when treating around livestock or pet areas. Avoid contaminating fish ponds and water supplies.
- Multiple-rinse empty containers (at least three times) until clean before disposing of them. Add the rinse to the spray tank, and dispose of the containers by recycling, if possible, and in accordance with local regulations to avoid hazard to humans, animals, and the environment.
- Never leave pesticides unattended or unsecured in a truck, field, or operation site.
- Store pesticides properly — in a correctly designed and maintained storage site, secured, and only in the original container, tightly closed.
- After handling pesticides, always wash thoroughly before you eat, drink, smoke, or use the restroom.
- If pesticides spill or splash on you or your clothing, immediately remove contaminated clothing, thoroughly wash your skin with soap and water, put on fresh, clean protective clothing, and clean up the spilled material.
- Plan ahead. Know the first aid listed on the label. If symptoms of illness occur, call a poison center or a physician or get the affected person to a hospital immediately. Always give medical personnel as much information as possible about the pesticide involved.
POISON CONTROL CENTERS
The American Association of Poison Control Centers has established a single number you can use to reach the poison control center that serves your area. When you call the number below, your call will be routed automatically to the appropriate center.
1-800-222-1222
If the patient has collapsed or is not breathing, call 9-1-1
PESTICIDE INFORMATION
National Pesticide Information Center (NPIC)
Oregon State University
333 Weniger Hall
Corvallis, OR 97331-6502
Toll-free: 1-800-858-7378
E-mail npic@ace.orst.edu
CHEMTREC
CHEMTREC, the Chemical Transportation Emergency Center, advises on emergencies involving chemicals or other hazardous materials. The number 800-424-9300 (operates 24 hours a day) is for emergency use only.