N.H. Admin. Code § Pes 1102.09

Current through Register No. 2, January 9, 2025

Section Pes 1102.09 - Use of a pesticide

"Use of a pesticide" means, for the purposes of the "Worker Protection Standard":

(a) Use in accordance with labeling instructions pursuant to Pes 502.01;

(b) Preapplication activities, including but not limited to:

(1) Making necessary preparations for the application of pesticides to an agricultural establishment, including responsibilities related to:

a. Worker notification;

b. Training of handlers;

c. Decontamination;

d. Use and care of personal protective equipment;

e. Emergency information; and

f. Heat stress management; and

(2) Mixing and loading pesticide;

(c) Application of pesticides;

(d) Post application activities necessary to reduce the risks of injury resulting from handlers' and workers' occupational exposures to pesticide residues during the restricted-entry interval plus 30 days, including responsibilities related to worker training, notification, and decontamination; and

(e) Other pesticide-related activities, including but not limited to:

(1) Provision of emergency assistance;

(2) Transportation or storage of opened pesticide containers; and

(3) Disposal of excess pesticides, spray mix, equipment, wash water, pesticide containers, and other pesticide containing material.

N.H. Admin. Code § Pes 1102.09

#6047, eff 6-3-95; ss by #6316, eff 8-13-96; ss by #8131, eff 8-13-04

Amended by Volume XXXVII Number 23, Filed June 8, 2017, Proposed by #12173, Effective 5/10/2017, Expires 5/10/2027.