Pesticides storage

The pesticide storage situation in the 1960-70s was typical of what was found in Uzbekistan only 40% of 1082 storehouses met health and hygiene requirements [A62]. Towards the end of the 1980s, only 75% of the pesticides used in the USSR were provided with storehouses [1]. A significant number of the chemical substance storehouses (20% in Russia, 23% in Ukraine) did not meet elementary health requirements. In Azerbaijan, there were no specialized storehouses for pesticides at all - these chemicals were being stored together with mineral fertilizers [19]. From that time on, very little has changed. 

Hepatic Effects. Two workers collapsed after entering a pesticide storage tank containing residues of... 

Two fatal cases of occupational exposure to 1,2-dibromoethane were reported by Letz et al. (1984). A worker collapsed shortly after entering a pesticide storage tank containing residues of 1,2-dibromoethane he remained in the tank for 45 minutes. A supervisor attempting to rescue the worker also collapsed and was exposed for 20-30 minutes prior to rescue. Both men died 12 and 64 hours after collapse, respectively. The primary route of exposure was postulated to be dermal, with inhalation also playing a potentially important role. Neither worker had been wearing protective clothing or respirators. 

Figure 1. The concrete disposal pit with automated mobile cover and adjacent pesticide storage facility.

It was decided to address these questions simultaneously. Several cooperating farms In Wayne County were found with similar CCCs consisting of pad, leach lines, remote water source, water storage tank, and adjacent pesticide storage. A control farm was also located. Most pesticide operations were performed by the owner-operators or regular employees, and they agreed to personally cooperate. 

Pesticide handling activities and the recommended personal protective equipment (PPE) are addressed in Chapter 6. Pesticide storage, disposal, and spill management are also covered in this chapter. 

A correctly designed and maintained pesticide storage site is essential. A suitable storage site ... 

Figure 6.20 Pesticide storage containment. Chemicals are surrounded by a cement cnrb to contain any spilled material (conrtesy of University of Wiscon-sin-Extension).

Locate pesticide storage facilities at least 100 feet from wells, springs, sinkholes, and other sites that directly link to groundwater to prevent their contamination from runoff or firefighting water. 

Rules of Safety Handling in Pesticide Storage and Transportation... 

Methyl bromide should be stored in a secured, dry, cool, well-ventilated area posted as a pesticide storage area. Avoid possible contamination of water, food, or feed by associated storage. 

Is pesticide storage area posted with warning signs Danger Poison Storage Area, All Unanthorized Persons Keep Out, Keep Door Locked When... 

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