Pesticide Emergency Management and Environmental Protection | Oklahoma Approval #OK20230352

Instructor: Sarah Racine

Safe pesticide use protects people and the environment against hazardous chemicals. You can do your part to prevent emergencies with safe and legal pesticide use. This one-credit course is approved by the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry.

Non-toxic pest management solutions are safer than toxic chemicals, making it much easier to protect against hazardous exposure. When pesticides are necessary, a start-to-finish management plan is essential. Make sure to post notifications and warning signs before and during pesticide use.

Think about possible emergencies at every step along the way. Carefully plan the safest chemical selection, equipment use, application techniques, cleanup and disposal. Don’t neglect secure chemical containers for mixing, transportation and storage.

In case of leak, spill or misapplication, know how to respond. Save lives and protect the environment with swift emergency response protocols. Learn how to provide simple treatments for skin, clothing, eye and respiratory system exposure.

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

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