Georgia All Categories - Pesticide Safety Bundle
This course bundle is geared toward all applicators who are looking for a review of pesticide safety. The courses contained in this bundle have been approved for continuing education credits for all certification categories by the Georgia Department of Agriculture. Click on course details for a complete list of courses.
BUNDLE CONTENTS:
- Pesticide Emergency Management and Environmental Protection – 1 credit
- Pesticide Formulations – 1 credit
- Federal Pesticide Laws – 1 credit
- Review of Pesticide Use Hazards – 1 credit
- Pesticide Labeling – 1 credit
- Respiratory Protection – 1 credit
Pesticide Emergency Management and Environmental Protection
Course Description
This one-credit course is approved by the Georgia Department of Agriculture to teach the essentials of proper pesticide application. Safe and legal handling of pesticides is essential as pest managers seek to avoid damage to the environment and toxic human exposure.
Notifications, public warning signs, and management plans set the stage for controlled pesticide usage. The safest use of pesticide is to avoid them altogether, which is why this course covers alternative treatments.
Caution from start to finish yields safe results. Carefully consider your chemical selection, equipment usage, application techniques, recordkeeping, cleanup, disposal and liability. Make sure to use suitable service containers when mixing, storing or transporting pesticides.
No safety plan is complete without the tools for timely emergency response. Accidents happen. A leak, spill, or misapplication might expose people and the environment to danger. Learn how to act quickly to contain hazards. Practice first aid treatments for exposure to clothing, skin, 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.
– Explain how to handle pesticide emergencies such as leaks, spills and misapplications.
– Recognize different types of pesticide emergencies and corresponding first aid measures.
– Discuss effective equipment selection, safe application techniques and proper practices for cleanup and disposal.
Pesticide Formulations
Course Description
A pesticide formulation is a combination of active and inert ingredients that form an end-use pesticide product. Pesticides are formulated to make them safer or easier to use. There are many formulations available for various pest control sites and situations, and it is important that applicators choose the best one for the job.
After completing this course participants will be able to:
- Explain why pesticides are formulated for end use.
- List the factors to consider when choosing a formulation for a specific site or situation.
- Discuss the properties of common formulations.
Federal Pesticide Laws
Course Description
Pesticides are hazardous substances that can cause serious harm if used improperly. Pesticides are regulated to utilize their benefits while protecting public health and welfare and preventing harm to the environment. Federal and state pesticide laws and regulations control the labeling, sale and distribution, storage, transportation, use, and disposal in the best public interest. This course addresses the requirements set forth by federal regulations. Pesticide applicators are responsible for learning about and complying with all regulations.
After completing this course participants will be able to:
- Be able to describe and integrate important regulatory requirements related to labeling, hazard management, environmental issues, and application procedures.
- Distinguish between restricted-use and general-use pesticide classifications.
- Explain the importance of maintaining accurate records of pesticide application and employee training.
Review of Pesticide Use Hazards
Course Description
Pesticides include toxic substances that can be dangerous to non-target organisms (including humans) and the environment when applied incorrectly. Approved by the Georgia Department of Agriculture, this course contains crucial training on the toxicity and hazards of pesticides.
Pest managers must be aware of potential environmental and wildlife damage when applying pesticides, including human exposure, injury to pets, water contamination, phytotoxicity in plants and other effects on non-target organisms.
Become familiar with factors that influence toxicity, the three categories of pesticide toxicity, and how to classify pesticides based on the pests they are designed to control. Understanding safely using pesticides will allow you to minimize the potential harm posed by these toxic substances.
After completing this course, participants will be able to:
- Describe the characteristics of various pesticide formulations.
- Explain pesticide toxicity and the different hazards of human pesticide exposure.
- State appropriate measures to take in case of pesticide accidents.
- Recognize strategies to minimize excessive pesticide exposure risk to pets, plants and the environment.
Pesticide Labeling
Course Description
The pesticide label is the main method of communication between a pesticide manufacturer and pesticide users. The information printed on and attached to the pesticide container is the label. By law, pesticide users are required to comply with all instructions and use directions found on the pesticide product label. Labeling includes the label itself plus all other
information about the product referenced on the label and given when you buy the product. Pesticide labeling includes instructions on how to use the product safely and correctly.
After completing this course participants will be able to:
- Interpret the meaning of label signal words, symbols, and their relative hazard levels.
- Accurately identify the common, chemical, and brand or trade name of a pesticide.
- Describe how to interpret other documents and online resources referenced on the label.
Respiratory Protection
Course Description
Respirators protect workers against insufficient oxygen environments, harmful dusts, fogs, smokes, mists, gases, vapors, and sprays. These hazards may cause cancer, lung impairment, diseases, or death. Some pesticide labels require the use of a respirator as part of the personal protective equipment. This course outlines the types of respirators available, proper fit, and inspection/maintenance requirements.
After completing this course participants will be able to:
- Discuss the different types of respirators and when to use each type
- Describe the steps of a successful fit test
- Outline the necessary care and maintenance required for each type of respirator