Chemical Safety - Fast 973P Series Operator's Manual

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CHEMICAL SAFETY

1. Some Agricultural chemicals are among the
most toxic substances known to man. Minute
quantities can contaminate clothing, machinery,
the workplace and the environment. Follow the
chemical manufacturers' instructions exactly.
Death can result from their improper use.
2. Misuse, including excessive rates, uneven ap-
plication, wind drift, and label violations can
cause injury to crops, livestock, persons and the
environment.
3. Do not breathe, touch or ingest chemicals,
Always wear protective clothing and follow safe
handling procedures.
4. Follow the manufacturers' instructions for
chemical storage. Avoid unnecessary storage by
purchasing only the quantity needed for the crop
year.
5. Keep all chemicals out of reach of children and
away from livestock and animals.
6. Store chemicals only in their original containers
and in a locked area.
7. Check with state environment department
regarding the disposal of small quantities of
chemicals, chemical containers and wash water.
Follow their disposal instructions.
8. Do not burn the containers or leave them lying
in the fi eld or ditches. Dispose of them by triple
rinsing and leaving at a pesticide container dis-
posal site.
9. Wash thoroughly before eating. Use a detergent
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to remove all chemical residue. Rinse carefully
and dry with disposable towels.
10. Do not eat in the fi eld when spraying.
11. In case of chemical poisoning, get immediate
medical attention. Have container label handy
when seeking medical attention.
12. Post Poison Control Emergency telephone
number for your area on sprayer before using
Agricultural chemicals.
Ottawa:
Washington DC: (202) 962-4525
Have container label handy when seeking medi-
cal attention.
13. Thoroughly wash clothing and equipment con-
taminated by chemicals.
14. Do not allow children or workers on contami-
nated sprayer.
15. Rinse sprayer while still in the fi eld. Spray the
rinse thinly over the fi eld already sprayed. Never
contaminate the farmyard or drainage systems
with sprayer rinse.
16. Do not use the sprayer to transport drinking
water.
17. Wash down the Sprayer immediately after fi eld
work. Dispose of the wash water in an environ-
mentally safe manner. Wash water can contami-
nate the soil or a clean water supply.
(613) 992-5606