Prepare solution and fill the spray
tank
outdoors only or in well-ventilated
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locations.
Mix and fill only in areas where spray spills
can be easily contained.
Have sufficient spare rags available to adsorb
any spills immediately.
Prepare a quantity of solution sufficient only
for the job at hand so that nothing is left over.
Do not mix different chemicals unless such
mixture is approved by the manufacturer.
Liquids to be sprayed must be as thin as
water. Thicker liquids cannot be sprayed
properly.
Avoid contaminating the environment, the
water supply and/or public sewer systems
with the spraying agent.
Any unused leftovers of spraying agents must
always be collected in a suitable container
and dis-posed of by local or national
regulatory authorities.
Avoid any direct contact with spraying
agents. In case of contact with sprays,
immediately rinse the affected parts of
the body with plenty of clean water. Seek
medical advice if needed.
Keep children, pets and toys (including pet
toys) away from areas where you mix and
apply pesticides for at least the length of
time required on the spraying agent's label.
If no time is listed on the label, wait until the
pesticides have dried before re-entering the
area.
Store the spraying agents out of the reach
of children and pets, in a locked cabinet or
garden shed. Installing child-proof safety
latches or padlocks on cupboards and
cabinets is a good idea. Safety latches are
available at your local hardware store.
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Teach children that "pesticides are poisons" –
something they should never touch or eat.
First steps when somebody
gets exposed to pesticides
Ingestion:
Get medical attention.
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A conscious victim should drink a small
amount of water to dilute the pesticide.
Induce vomiting only if a poison centre or
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physician advises you to do so.
Skin contact:
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Remove contaminated clothing.
Immediately rinse the affected body parts
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with plenty of clean water.
If the skin appears burned, do not apply
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ointments.
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Get medical attention if necessary.
Inhalation:
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If the victim is outside, move or carry the
victim away from the area where pesticides
were recently applied.
If the victim is inside, carry or move the
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victim to fresh air immediately.
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Loosen the victim's tight clothing. If the
victim's skin is blue or the victim has
stopped breathing, give artificial respiration
(if you know how) and call for help.
Eye contact:
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Hold the eyelids open and immediately
begin flushing with clean water.
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Do not use chemicals or drops unless
instructed to by a physician or poison
control centre.
Cover the eye with a clean piece of cloth
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and seek medical attention immediately.