Pesticide Emergency Management and Environmental Protection | Idaho Approval #2024050

Instructor: Sarah Racine

Approved by the Idaho Department of Agriculture, this one-credit course guides pest managers through the safe use and legal handling of pesticides.

Safe pesticide use starts with planning. Select the right service containers to store, transport, and mix chemicals. Care in chemical selection, equipment use, application techniques, cleanup, disposal, recordkeeping and liability keeps exposure risk to a minimum.

The best way to avoid exposure is to avoid using toxic pesticides at all. Safer alternatives are discussed. When pesticides are needed, preparatory tools like management plans, advance notification and public warning signs become essential safety tools.

This course also covers effective emergency response for misapplications, leaks and spills. Exposure to skin, eyes, the respiratory system or even clothing may require first aid. Learn how to act to remedy common exposure hazards and minimize injury.

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

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