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Always use caution and common sense when working with chemicals. read the
product label and SDS carefully and follow their instructions exactly as described.
the following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) recommendations and best
practices help promote safe use in seed treatment.
Maintenance
Keep machinery clean between treating
sessions.
laundry
Wash soiled reusable clothing separately.
Workers must take a shower after each shift.
Wear protective clothing
Wear disposable or reusable coveralls with
long sleeves.
treatment products
Keep products in a locked room that has
been approved for crop protection products.
Wear rubber boots
Wear chemical resistant rubber boots.
Eye protection required
Wear protective eyewear.
Hand protection required
Wear chemical-resistant gloves.
Wear a mask
Wear respiratory protection.
clean seed
Use well cleaned seed to avoid creation
of polluted dust that will contaminate the
treating facility, workers, farmers and the
environment during sowing.
Empty containers
Non-returnable empty containers must be
triple rinsed before they can be disposed. For
others the recommendation of the producer
must be followed.
cleaning
Use a vacuum to clean machines and
coveralls. Never use compressed air.
Spillage
Spillage must be avoided; it must be
thoroughly cleaned up to avoid contaminating
the environment and waterways.
labels
Label recommendations and directions
for handling must be followed, including
treatment procedure (use of sticker) as well
as the safety requirements.
calibration
Seed treatment equipment must be checked
and calibrated regularly to ensure accurate
and safe application.
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