Pesticide Spills and Fires
Control the Spill
Contain the Spill
Clean up the Spill
Vocabulary
100
Control,Contain, and Clean
What is the 3 "C" Program
100
Rope off the contaminated area
What is Isolation
100
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
What is PDEP
100
Use ordinary household bleach in water or hydrated lime
What is Clean up
100
Toxic to plants
What is phytotoxic
200
Keep storage facility locked at all times
What is Precautions
200
Have someone alert the state and local police if the spill occurs
What is Help
200
Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commision
What is PFBC
200
Remove the top 2 to 3 inches of soil
What is Soil Contamination
200
Locate storage facility locked at all times
What is Precations
300
Evacuate the Premises
What is Actions
300
A public service provided by the Chemical Manufactures Association
What is CHEMTREC
300
Superfund Amendments Reauthorization Act
What is SARA
300
Clean any vehicle and equipment that were contaminated
What is Clean the equipment and vehicles
300
The toxic, fumes, or pesticides were action is needed
What is Fires
400
The pesticide may be highly flammable or explosive
What is Fires
400
Wear protective equipment when attempting to control the leak
What is Containing the Spill
400
State and federal laws
What is RCRA
400
A number that can be found on many product labels
What is Emergency Telephone Number
400
Prompt and responsible action is essential in the event of a toxic chemical fire
What is Action in the event of a fire
500
The pesticides may give off vapors or smoke which are highly toxic to fire fighters, nearby residents, and animals
What is Potential Problems
500
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
What is PDF
500
Disposal of all hazardous wastes
What is Disposal
500
Understanding of how spray equipment works
What is Spill Prevention and Preparation
500
Immediate steps should be taken to control the flow of the liquid being spilled
What is control the Spill
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