Spills

This module presents information on Pesticide Spills. Preventing spills should be the first priority of every pesticide user. Education of pesticide handlers, and advance planning, are key elements for spill prevention and spill cleanup.

There are many resources on these pages, so be sure to click on the links to see web pages with important information.

The spill topics covered are:

The spill topics covered are:

Introduction to Spill Management
Spills defined and spill management introduced.
Spill Prevention
Education and planning needed to prevent spills.
Contingency Planning
Contingency plans prepare your response to an emergency such as a spill.
Spill Notification
When and who to notify after a spill.
Crisis Management
Focus on safety, spill security and containment.

Spill Cleanup
How to clean and remove the spill.
Disposal of Spill Materials
What to do with collected spill.
Sorbents
Information on sorbents used to soak up spills.
Spill Decontamination
Examples of spill treatments.
Spill Kits
Suggestions for kit content.
More Spill Information sources
Other sources of information on pesticide spills.

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