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1 You and The Pesticide Label Topic 2049 Mr. Christensen University of Nebraska-Lincoln http://www.ianrpubs.unl.edu/pesticides/g937.htm

2 Laws and Regulations Federal Level—The Environmental Protection agency regulates pesticides using the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act-1947 (FIFRA) (Superfund Amendments, Worker Protection Standards (WPS),Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), Endangered Species Act and the Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA))

3 Laws and Regulations State of Michigan-The Pesticide Control Act of 1976 and the Groundwater and Freshwater Protection Act part of Act 451-- Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act Michigan Department of Agriculture sets standards for registration

4 The Pesticide Label Name of Product Ingredient Statement Net Contents Manufacturer Name and address Registration and establishment number Michigan State University Extension Bulletin E-2182

5 The Pesticide Label Signal Word and Symbol Child Hazard Warning Statement of practical Treatment (first aid) Michigan State University Extension Bulletin E-2182

6 The Pesticide Label Directions for use Agricultural use requirements Restricted-entry interval (REI) Michigan State University Extension Bulletin E-2182

7 The Pesticide Label Precautionary statements Storage and disposal Project Clean Sweep-sites for unwanted pesticides (Ionia, Isabella and Saginaw counties. Michigan State University Extension Bulletin E-2182

8 Personal Protective Equipment University of Missouri at Colombia http://www.muextension.missouri.edu/explore/agengin/go01917.htm

9 Time to try on some PPE Gloves Hat (not a baseball hat) Long sleeve shirt, long pants Boots Protective suit (rain coat and rain pants) Apron Face Shield/Goggles Respirator Emergency kit


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