LANDSCAPE ONTARIO – WORKPLACE SAFETY TAILGATE TALKS
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PESTICIDES
Personal Protective Equipment
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What best practices should be used when handling
pesticides? What types of pesticides do you come
across in your workplace? Where do you find information
about pesticides?
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Extreme care must be taken as these goods are poisonous
and can cause a fatality if misused. Be sure to wash hands
before eating, smoking, or going to the washroom.
Prevention Points
To sell or apply chemicals (lawn care, etc.) one requires a
provincial license and must comply with legislation. All growers
require a grower certificate to purchase and use higher risk
pesticides. When working with pesticides consider:
Review the General Health & Safety Best Practices section on
page 11 before performing any task.
Review spill procedures and follow all label instructions.
Ensure all appropriate signs are posted.
Ensure all chemicals are secure and contained even when being
transported in vehicles.
All empty containers should be disposed of according to the
label and/or Ministry of Environment regulations.
Refer to the Pesticides Act, O. Reg. 63/09, for further details.
