When a pesticide is applied that has a skull and crossbones on the label the applicator must be monitored by sight or voice communication once every two hours. During the application of a fumigant in an enclosed space production area, another Pesticide Handler stationed immediately outside of the enclosed space must maintain constant visual or voice contact with the applicator.
When a pesticide is applied that has a skull and crossbones on the label the applicator must be monitored by sight or voice communication once every two hours. During the application of a fumigant in an enclosed space production area, another Pesticide Handler stationed immediately outside of the enclosed space must maintain constant visual or voice contact with the applicator.
The Application Exclusion Zone (AEZ) is the area surrounding the application equipment during outdoor production pesticide applications. The size of the AEZ is determined by the application method and the spray quality. Once the application is complete, the AEZ no longer exists and the REI becomes effective for the treated area.
Effective January 2, 2017: An Agricultural Employer must not allow any workers or other persons in the AEZ within the boundaries of the agricultural establishment during the application
Effective January 2, 2018: Pesticide Handlers must suspend pesticide applications if any person enters or is in the AEZ
During pesticide applications in enclosed space production areas, the Agricultural Employer must not allow or direct any worker or other person, other than the handler(s) involved with the application, to enter or to remain in specific areas for specific times or conditions. The restrictions depend on the types of pesticides or application methods used.
The Application Exclusion Zone (AEZ) is the area surrounding the application equipment during outdoor production pesticide applications. The size of the AEZ is determined by the application method and the spray quality. Once the application is complete, the AEZ no longer exists and the REI becomes effective for the treated area.
Effective January 2, 2017: An Agricultural Employer must not allow any workers or other persons in the AEZ within the boundaries of the agricultural establishment during the application
Effective January 2, 2018: Pesticide Handlers must suspend pesticide applications if any person enters or is in the AEZ
During pesticide applications in enclosed space production areas, the Agricultural Employer must not allow or direct any worker or other person, other than the handler(s) involved with the application, to enter or to remain in specific areas for specific times or conditions. The restrictions depend on the types of pesticides or application methods used.
- Location and description of any treated area on the ag establishment under an REI that the Handler may be in or walk within a quarter mile of and specific restrictions
- Length of the REI.
When a pesticide is applied that has a skull and crossbones on the label the applicator must be monitored by sight or voice communication once every two hours. During the application of a fumigant in an enclosed space production area, another Pesticide Handler stationed immediately outside of the enclosed space must maintain constant visual or voice contact with the applicator.
The Application Exclusion Zone (AEZ) is the area surrounding the application equipment during outdoor production pesticide applications. The size of the AEZ is determined by the application method and the spray quality. Once the application is complete, the AEZ no longer exists and the REI becomes effective for the treated area.
Effective January 2, 2017: An Agricultural Employer must not allow any workers or other persons in the AEZ within the boundaries of the agricultural establishment during the application
Effective January 2, 2018: Pesticide Handlers must suspend pesticide applications if any person enters or is in the AEZ
During pesticide applications in enclosed space production areas, the Agricultural Employer must not allow or direct any worker or other person, other than the handler(s) involved with the application, to enter or to remain in specific areas for specific times or conditions. The restrictions depend on the types of pesticides or application methods used.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
The pesticide product label specifies the minimum level of PPE that must be worn when mixing, loading and applying pesticides, and for early-entry workers to enter a pesticide treated area that is under a REI.
When a pesticide label requires a respirator to be worn the employer must provide the handler, prior to using a respirator, with the following:
- Medical evaluation
- Fit testing
- Annual respirator training
Records of the medical determination, fit testing and respirator training must be kept for two years.
When a pesticide label requires a respirator to be worn the employer must provide the handler, prior to using a respirator, with the following:
- Medical evaluation
- Fit testing
- Annual respirator training
Records of the medical determination, fit testing and respirator training must be kept for two years.
When a pesticide label requires a respirator to be worn the employer must provide the handler, prior to using a respirator, with the following:
- Medical evaluation
- Fit testing
- Annual respirator training
Records of the medical determination, fit testing and respirator training must be kept for two years.
Equipment Safety
Pesticide application equipment and PPE must be cleaned, inspected and maintained on a regular basis.
