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Pesticide Safety Miniposter: Pesticide Emergencies1

R.W. Baldwin, S.K. Hill, Philip Koehler, W. Walker, and J.C. Medley2

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Abstract

This poster introduces new pest control technicians to the general actions to be taken in the event of pesticide exposure. Technicians learn to recognize symptoms of exposure as they watch videos linked to the quick response (QR) codes on the poster. The videos detail general first aid steps to undertake until medical help arrives after a pesticide exposure. This poster will serve as a valuable training tool for new technicians as they learn about pesticide safety, and will be a good refresher tool for pesticide applicators.

Download the interactive PDF: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pdffiles/IN/IN95400.pdf

Footnotes

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This document is ENY-916, one of a series of the Entomology and Nematology Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Published August 2012. Visit the EDIS website at http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu.

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R.W. Baldwin, assistant professor; S.K. Hill, graduate assistant; Philip Koehler, endowed professor; and J.C. Medley, communications specialist; Entomology and Nematology Department, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611. W. Walker, senior pest control technician, Department of Housing and Residence Education, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611.

Use pesticides safely. Read and follow directions on the manufacturer's label.

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U.S. Department of Agriculture, Cooperative Extension Service, University of Florida, IFAS, Florida A. & M. University Cooperative Extension Program, and Boards of County Commissioners Cooperating. Nick T. Place, Dean.