Pesticide Emergency Management and Environmental Protection | Arizona Approval #24895

Instructor: Sarah Racine

Safe pesticide use protects people and the environment from dangerous hazards. This one-credit course is approved by the Arizona Agricultural Division to teach the essentials of safe, legal pesticide application.

The safest way to use pesticides is to not use them at all, which is why pest managers should consider alternatives whenever possible. When pesticides are called for, it is always important to have a management plan. Notifications and warning signs are important tools for safeguarding the public.

Exercise caution at every step. Service containers allow for the safe storage, mixing and transportation of pesticides. Careful planning in chemical selection, equipment use, application techniques, cleanup, disposal, recordkeeping and liability ensures hazards are minimized.

Finally, when the worst happens, this course covers effective emergency response. Leaks, spills and misapplications may require first aid measures. Learn how to provide simple treatments for exposure to skin, clothing, eyes and the respiratory system.

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

– Identify pesticide safety measures to protect people and the environment from pesticide exposure.
– Describe appropriate ways to handle and apply pesticides.
– Discuss effective equipment selection, safe application techniques and proper practices for cleanup and disposal.
– Recognize different types of pesticide emergencies and corresponding first aid measures.
– Explain how to handle pesticide emergencies such as leaks, spills and misapplications.