[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 40, Volume 21]
[Revised as of July 1, 2003]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 40CFR170.234]

[Page 230]
 
                   TITLE 40--PROTECTION OF ENVIRONMENT
 
         CHAPTER I--ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED)
 
PART 170--WORKER PROTECTION STANDARD--Table of Contents
 
               Subpart C--Standard for Pesticide Handlers
 
Sec. 170.234  Safe operation of equipment.

    (a) The handler employer shall assure that before the handler uses 
any equipment for mixing, loading, transferring, or applying pesticides, 
the handler is instructed in the safe operation of such equipment, 
including, when relevant, chemigation safety requirements and drift 
avoidance.
    (b) The handler employer shall assure that, before each day of use, 
equipment used for mixing, loading, transferring, or applying pesticides 
is inspected for leaks, clogging, and worn or damaged parts, and any 
damaged equipment is repaired or is replaced.
    (c) Before allowing any person to repair, clean, or adjust equipment 
that has been used to mix, load, transfer, or apply pesticides, the 
handler employer shall assure that pesticide residues have been removed 
from the equipment, unless the person doing the cleaning, repairing, or 
adjusting is a handler employed by the agricultural or commercial 
pesticide handling establishment. If pesticide residue removal is not 
feasible, the handler employer shall assure that the person who repairs, 
cleans, or adjusts such equipment is informed:
    (1) That such equipment may be contaminated with pesticides.
    (2) Of the potentially harmful effects of exposure to pesticides.
    (3) Of the correct way to handle such equipment.