Agricultural Chemical Handling Facility
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Do You Store Fertilizers or Pesticides on Your Property?
You may want to use the Agricultural Chemical Handling Facility.
- Contain pesticide and fertilizer tank rinse water
- Store pesticide and fertilizer containers safely
- Increase safety while handling agricultural chemicals
Why Be Concerned About Fertilizer and Pesticide Handling Practices?
- These chemicals can be transported through soil into drainage ditches, canals, rivers, and wells.
- Rinse water from tanks may have a high concentration of chemical.
- Workers need to be aware of hazards due to chemical exposure.
- Both fertilizers and pesticides can pose a risk to human and livestock health.
How does the Agricultural Chemical Handling Facility reduce chemical movement and health risks associated with fertilizers and pesticides?
- Concrete pad is built with a slope; liquid drains into a pipe connected to large holding tanks.
- Mixing and loading areas are located close to the facility to minimize carrying distance
- Chemicals are secured in a locked storage cabinet.
- Material Safety Data Sheets are easily located.
- Eyewash and showers are accessible.
- Facility is located downslope and 100' from well.
- Large bulk tanks temporarily store contaminated water until it is transported off farm site.
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