Safe Handling Storage and Disposal of Pesticides

• Labels on pesticide containers give valuable information. Symbols indicate the danger and the need to use protective clothing when handling the chemical.
• Reading the labels and strictly following the instructions is important, but it is not enough. Make sure that you fully understand the dangers involved in pesticide use.
• Direct contact with pesticides is very dangerous. While handling pesticides take proper precautions. Avoid all direct contact with the pesticide.
• Use protective clothing when handling or spraying pesticides
• Do not eat, drink, smoke or go to toilet without thoroughly washing the body.
• Wash your body and clothes thoroughly with hot water after applying pesticides.
• Store the pesticides in a safe place and away from children.
• Always store the pesticides in their original container.
• The locker where the pesticides are stored should be fire proof and well ventilated.
• Always store dry pesticides in upper rocks and liquid pesticides in lower racks
• Clean up spills, no matter how small the amount is.
• Never use empty pesticides can for drinking purpose or storing anything
• Never put left pesticides down the sink, toilets or down drains