Pesticide Storage Checklist
Inspect your pesticide storage area regularly. If you answer “no” to any statements below, take immediate steps to correct the situation.
Date of Inspection: ___________ _________ __________
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Storage room locked. |
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Storage area signs posted with emergency contact information. |
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No Smoking signs posted. |
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Personal protective equipment stored nearby. |
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Clean up supplies stored nearby. |
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Inventory is up to date and stored separately.
Labels and MSDS on file
Fire extinguisher in good working order |
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Storage Area |
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Ventilation system is working. |
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Area is clean with no debris or combustibles. |
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Floor is clear of spills or leaks. |
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Pesticides stored off floor |
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Storage area contains pesticides only--no feed, fertilizer or other materials.
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Container Inspection |
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Labels readable and attached to containers. |
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Containers marked with purchase date. |
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Dry formulations stored above liquids. |
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Container caps are tightly closed. |
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Used containers are rinsed and punctured. |
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Adapted from “Pesticides and Their Proper Storage” Purdue Pesticide Publication PPP-26