[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 40, Volume 23]

[Revised as of July 1, 2006]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 40CFR170.234]



[Page 229]

 

                   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.