Description
Seed Treatment Product Safety
Course Description
In the last ten years there has been a resurgence of treated seed use, largely due to the advent of improved chemical performance. We as agricultural producers are obviously concerned about the more modern applications of these processes, not only because they have been found to be beneficial to early crop protection but especially because they have been of concern to the safety of humans and the environment. This course will outline the benefits and risks associated with treated seed products.
After completing this course participants will be able to:
- Weigh the benefits of treated seed products against the concerns for both human and environmental safety.
- Outline the different types of seed treatment methods, dressings and manufacturing processes.
- Be able to describe and integrate important safety guidelines based on EPA risk assessment recommendations.
- Describe the environmental impact of seed treatment processes, and best practices as environmental stewards.
Chapter 1
Lesson 1
Global Considerations
- Markets at a glance
- Use trends
Safety Perspective—Asking the Right Questions
- Risk to benefit
- Potential health risks
- Chemical exposure pathways
Safety Perspective—Where to find the right answers
- Product label
- Safety data sheet
Seed Treatment Methods
Safety Guidelines
- Manufacturing
- Engineering controls
- Work practices
- Personal hygiene
- Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Lesson 2
Safety Guidelines – Cont.
- Handling
- Storage
- Transport
- Use
- Disposal
Environmental Impacts and Stewardship
- Pollinator myths exposed
- Best management practices
- Environmental impacts on other non-target organisms
- Environmental impacts
Additional Resources
- Seed treatment operator safety guidelines
- Seed treatment and safety regulations
Final Assessment
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