Poe extension agricultural engineer howard m.
Pesticide storage facility design.
Even if the cost of modifying your facility is expensive keep in mind that compared to the cost of a major accident or a lawsuit storage and handling improvement costs can be a bargain.
Nearly three fourths of all pesticide accidents occur to non users of the materials.
Chemical storage buildings and mixing loading pads should be located at least 100 feet from any well.
Deer extension pesticide specialist kitt farrell poe water quality specialist utah state university logan ut 84322 4620 january 1999 ag pesticides 04 safety is the number one reason for a well managed pesticide storage facility safety for.
Pesticides fact sheet pesticide storage facility design and management plan stephen e.
When choosing a storage site check on local building zoning and fire codes and environmental regulations before construction.
For example respirators can absorb pesticides during storage and may lose some of their effectiveness.
Fortunately metal building systems structures can be designed to safely and inexpensively house hazmat classified hazardous material substances saving you money while providing you with greater peace of mind.
Always lock pesticide storage cabinets closets rooms and buildings.
Do not store personal protective equipment within the pesticide storage facility.
The facility should be dry heated and insulated to protect liquid pesticides.
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24 pesticide storage facility standards pesticide distributors.
Recommendations for pesticide storage facilities updated july 7 2016 a all building materials standards and construction requirements should conform to national and manitoba building codes.
Choose an appropriate location and design.
Some states regulate the storage of pesticides in small portable containers.
Limit access to the pesticide storage area to only essential persons and keep a list of all individuals with keys.
Chemical storage plays an important role in many industries and is a sensitive topic for environmentalists.
Do not use this as a guide for concrete mix or structural system design.
Maine department of agriculture food and rural resources board of pesticides control bpc regulations found in the list of bpc regulations.
Storage 5 designing facilities for pesticide and fertilizer containment midwest plan service 37 revised first edition 1995 a significant portion of the structural recommendations in this publication are not appropriate for nrcs design of facilities.
If the storage area must be inside a larger structure provide access through a separate outside door.
Proper management of your existing pesticide storage and loading facility will often protect your water supply without major expense.
