Ohio Pesticide Applicator Training Unit 6 Harmful Effects and Emergency Response

TOXICITY x EXPOSURE = HAZARD

Hazard is the risk of harmful effects from pesticides. What is a HAZARD? Hazard is the risk of harmful effects from pesticides. Hazard depends on both the TOXICITY of the pesticide and the EXPOSURE you receive in any situation.

Oral (when you swallow a pesticide) Types of Exposure Oral (when you swallow a pesticide) Inhalation (when you inhale a pesticide) Ocular (when you get a pesticide in your eyes) Dermal (when you get a pesticide on your skin)

Type and amount of active ingredient(s) Toxicity Type and amount of active ingredient(s) Type and amount of carrier or solvent. Type and amount of inert ingredient(s) Type of formulation, such as dust, granule, powder, or emulsifiable concentrate

Acute Effects Delayed Effects Allergic Effects Types of Harmful Effects Acute Effects Delayed Effects Allergic Effects

How to Avoid Any Harmful Effects From Pesticides Use recommended personal protective equipment Follow label directions Be aware of the signs and symptoms of the harmful effects that could occur

Signs and Symptoms EXTERNAL INTERNAL redness, blisters, rash, burns on skin Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach cramps swelling or burns in the eyes, nose, mouth, and throat headache, dizziness, confusion, thirst chest pains, cramps

First Aid for Pesticide Poisoning The best first aid in pesticide emergencies is to stop the source of exposure as quickly as possible. Call for emergency help. Have pesticide label available for first responders Make sure the victim is breathing. Take label to medical facility or doctor

occurs when your body is subjected to more heat than it can cope with. Heat Stress occurs when your body is subjected to more heat than it can cope with. is not caused by exposure to pesticides. personal protective equipment worn during hot conditions can increase the risk of heat stress.

First Aid for Heat Stress Get victim into a shaded or cool area. Cool victim by sponging or splashing skin with cool water. Carefully remove all personal protective equipment. Have victim, if conscious, drink as much water as possible Call for professional help.

References APPLYING PESTICIDES CORRECTLY OSU BULLETIN 825 Ohio State University Extension