Analysis and Safety of Pesticide Residues in Drinking Water Labs
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Analysis and Safety of Pesticide Residues in Drinking Water Labs Course
Introduction:
Pesticides are chemical substances utilized to eradicate pests such as insects, weeds, diseases, and other unwanted organisms. Due to their potential hazards, it is crucial to adhere to appropriate procedures to minimize health risks and prevent environmental damage. While pesticides are specifically formulated to eliminate pests, they may also have adverse effects on non-target organisms and the overall environment.
Despite undergoing thorough studies before receiving registration, pesticides still carry the potential for unintended harm. The use of pesticides always involves an inherent element of risk, which can vary depending on specific circumstances and is subject to interpretation. It typically involves multiple individuals or entities.
Course Objectives:
At the end of this course participants will be able to:
- Provide a definition of a pesticide
- Describe how pesticides work
- Identify different types of pesticide formulations
- Understand the symbols and information on a pesticide label
- Understand the type of information in MSDS sheets
- Be aware of pesticide compatibility.
- Emergency first aid for pesticide injuries or poisonings.
- Conduct risk assessment
- Establish safety control
- Select suitable protective clothing and equipment as required.
- Avoided accidents as possible.
Who Should Attend?
- Lab & Pest Control Staffs
- HSE Managers/ supervisors / HSE Staff
Course Outlines:
What is a definition of pesticide?
Pesticide Formulations
Type of Pesticide
The hazards of pesticides resulting from toxicity and exposure including acute effects, chronic effects, delayed effects, and increased sensitivity.
Identify the routes of entry of pesticides into the body
Labeling
- What is on the Label?
- Who Uses the Label
- When to Read Label
- Reason for the Label
Identify the most common signs and symptoms of poisoning
List essential information required in case of an emergency
Assist a person in case of poisoning
Understand hazard ratings
Deal appropriately with a pesticide spill
- Spill Kit
- Disposal
Describe the principal environmental hazards
Risk assessment
- Basic Terms
- What is the Hazard / Risk?
- Why Risk Assessment
Risk assessment process:
- Hazard Identification
- Who Might Be Harmed and How
- Risk Evaluation
- Hazard Barrier
- Safe Practices
Risk Matrix
- Exercise On Risk assessment and Identification
Risk Control
- Hierarchy of Control
Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Handling and storage
- Handle pesticides safely during buying, transporting, mixing, cleaning up, storing and applying;
- Storage instruction
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).
First Aid
- Fire Hazards
- Chemistry of fire
- Causes of fire
- Fire Classes
- Phases of fire
- Types of Fire Extinguishers
- How to use a fire extinguisher?
- Emergency response
- Evacuation