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Use
approved suppliers |
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Use
only pesticides in a branded container, not a 'market mix' |
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Use the most appropriate pesticide - with the least residual and environmental
effect |
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Check
national laws and legislation |
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Take
care to protect the health of humans, animals, plants and the environment |
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Avoid
polluting water |
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Use
protective clothing |
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Always
follow the manufacturers' instructions |
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Make
up pesticide to correct dilution for the crop - never diverge from
this |
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Do
not mix two different pesticides together unless the label says it
can be done |
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Wash
the container for applying the pesticide after use |
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Do
not use pesticides after their expiry date |
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Do not apply after the latest time of application or harvest interval
for the crop |
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Do
not apply more than the maximum permitted number of doses |
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Always
wash hands after using pesticides |
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Keep
pesticides in a lockable store - sited to avoid pollution and reduce
fire hazards (many pesticides are flammable) |
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Disposal:
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(a) |
Do
not allow tank washings to run down the drain or in the river: |
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(b) |
Do
not dispose of concentrated pesticides on farm |
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(c) |
Puncture
empty containers after use, incinerate if the label allows this |