4.
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
: In addition to any safety equipment that may be
required by the type of formulation which is being used, the following items
should be mandatory for each vehicle which carries this machine during
fogging operations.
a. Fire Extinguisher, chemical-type rated for fuel fires.
b. First Aid Kit.
c. Eye Wash Solution.
d. Safety Glasses.
e. Container of Oil Dry Compound.
f. Gloves Rated for High Temperature.
g. Respirator Adequate for Formulation being used.
5.
CHILDREN
: Many spraying operations are performed in residential areas,
commonly at dusk. This presents the operator with the problem of children
who are attracted to the noise and/or mist being created. Children have been
observed running into and riding bicycles through the mist. The possible
hazard lies in the toxic effect of some formulations, the severity of which
depends upon the chemical used, mist density and the length of time of direct
exposure.
IT IS THE OPERATOR'S RESPONSIBILITY TO DISCOURAGE ANYONE
FROM PLAYING IN THE MIST OR BEING NEAR THE MOVING VEHICLE.
6.
FORMULATIONS
: Ensure that formulations are applied only in strict
compliance with the formulation label as well as local, state and federal
regulations and that these formulations are dispersed only by trained
personnel of public health organizations, mosquito abatement districts, pest
control operators or other qualified personnel.
a.
Always comply with any requirements for protective clothing, goggles,
gloves, facial masks or respirators required on the formulation label.
b.
Do not exceed the dosage set forth on the registration label of the
insecticide to be used.
c.
Always store formulation in its original labeled container.
7.
BLOWER PRESSURE
: Do not allow to operate with blower pressure above 6
psi, and never under any circumstance exceed 7 psi. For most applications, a
blower pressure (nozzle pressure) of 6 psi is satisfactory.
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