HAVE ADVANCE PLAN FOR SPILLED HERBIDES

It is described how proper planning can help avoid personal and environmental harm if herbicides are spilled during use. It is noted that the key to control, containment, cleanup and environmental compliance is planning. Standard planning guidelines for emergency procedures for such chemical spills are described. It is important to designate a safety leader in charge of overall safety planning, training, spill cleanup, and management and maintenance of protective equipment, etc. It is also important ot keep the right equipment on hand.