Safe Pesticide Handling Application and Disposal

Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act

registers pesticides for use and prescribes labeling and other regulatory requirements to prevent adverse effects on human health or the environment.

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act

Establishes tolerances for pesticide residues in food

Food Quality Protection Act

system that regulates pesticide residues in food, sets limits for residue in water and non-dietary sources

Restricted Use Pesticide

a product to generally cause unreasonable adverse effects

Wisconsin DATCP

responsible for certification in applicator training

Worker Protection Standard

to reduce the risk of employee exposure to pesticides: display safety info, train workers, provide PPE, and provide a wash station, transportation

dermal exposure

wet, dry, or gaseous of pesticides can be absorbed through the skin

inhalation exposure

dusts, spray mist, or fumes can be drawn into your lungs

oral exposure

pesticides enter the body through the mouth

eye exposure

______ are particulary absorbent

SCBA

_____ are often used in confined spaces or in atmospheres that are immediately dangerous to life and health

Restricted Entry Interval

the length of time that must expire after an application before people can safely enter the treated site

four ways pesticides may enter your body

dermal, inhalation, oral, eye