Pennsylvania Category 00 - Core Bundle #3

This course bundle is intended for the commercial applicator. The course bundle contains 6 credits of core training. This bundle may be paired with any commercial category bundle. All courses have been approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. Please click on course details for a full list of courses.

BUNDLED CONTENTS:

Core Credits:

• Reading the Pesticide Label: Beyond the Basics – 4 credits
• Pesticide Labels and Safety Data Sheets – 2 credits

Reading the Pesticide Label: Beyond the Basics

Course Description

This training will cover many sections of a pesticide label and safety data sheets. Labels are increasing in complexity and depth of information. It is never suggested that anyone try to memorize a pesticide label. By reviewing parts of a label and recognizing label language and use, we hope that you feel more comfortable with the information on pesticide labels and feel confident in understanding the information the present. Many examples of labels are used in this training that cover a variety of types of pesticides and also represent a variety of sites. It’s essential that we look at REAL label language and not simply make generic statements to evaluate.

There is no endorsement for any company or product by representation of information in this training. All material presented is for educational purposes only and is not intended to purposefully include or exclude any company, tradename, product, use, proprietary, or any other information. Whenever you have questions about interpretations of label language, we encourage you to contact your local extension, land-grant university, department of agriculture, product dealer, or the manufacturer for more information.

After completing this course participants will be able to:

• Discuss different types of pesticide registrations.
• Identify where to find specific information on the pesticide label.
• Identify pests and site usage according to the label, and recognize information on safety data sheets.

Pesticide Labels and Safety Data Sheets

Course Description

Pesticide labels and safety data sheets (SDS) appear to contain much of the same information. While the label is the law, an SDS is not considered the law. As an applicator, it is important to understand the difference between a pesticide label and a safety data sheet and know what information can be found in each document. This course will review the various parts of pesticide labels and safety data sheets to identify the similarities and differences.

After completing this course participants will be able to:

• Identify the content and sections of a pesticide label
• Identify the content and sections of a safety data sheet (SDS)
• Outline the differences between information such as signal words and PPE on pesticide labels and safety data sheets
• Explain how to use pesticide labels and safety data sheets to prepare applications