Section R3-3-1005. Container Used For Mixing or Applying Pesti- cides

A.      All openings on containers used for applying pesticides shall be equipped with covers that prevent splashes and spills.

B.       All containers shall:

1.        Be translucent, or

2.        Have a means to indicate externally the internal liquid level in the container, or

3.        Have a filler hose nozzle that automatically stops the fill- ing operation before the liquid pesticide mixture spills over the top of the container.

C.      Any employer who mixes or applies any liquid pesticide mix- ture in a container with a capacity of more than 49 gallons

shall have a handler present whenever pesticides are mixed or containers are filled to ensure that the liquid pesticide mixture does not spill over the top of the container.

D.      Each handler, while mixing pesticides, shall protect the water supply from back-siphoning pesticide mixtures.

Historical Note

Adopted effective July 13, 1989 (Supp. 89-3). Section R3-3-1005 renumbered from R3-8-205 (Supp. 91-4). Section repealed; new Section adopted effective October 8, 1998 (Supp. 98-4).