Section R3-3-310. Fumigation Use

A.      An individual shall not perform a fumigation unless the indi- vidual is a certified fumigant applicator or a certified fumigant applicator is physically present in the immediate vicinity supervising the individual performing the fumigation.

B.       An individual storing, handling, or applying a fumigant shall follow all label requirements. If the label does not specify warning requirements, the individual shall comply with the following provisions:

1.        Before the fumigation begins, warning signs shall be posted in visible locations on or in the immediate vicinity of all entrances to and on every side of the space or area being fumigated.

2.        Warning signs shall be printed in red on white back- ground and shall:

a.         State the English and Spanish words “DANGER/ PELIGRO”;

b.        Contain a skull and crossbones symbol if shown on the product label;

c.         State “Area or commodity under fumigation. DO NOT ENTER/NO ENTRE”; and

d.        State the name of the fumigant, the date and time the fumigant was injected, and the name,  e-mail address, if applicable, and telephone number of the certified applicator.

C.      A certified fumigant applicator who engages in or who super- vises another in the fumigation process shall ensure that the label requirements are followed, including requirements relat-

ing to the use of personal protective equipment and posting required warning signs.

Historical Note

Adopted effective November 20, 1987 (Supp. 87-4). Renumbered from R3-10-310 (Supp. 91-4). Former Sec- tion R3-3-310 renumbered to R3-3-306; new R3-3-310 made by final rulemaking at 10 A.A.R. 276, effective March 6, 2004 (Supp. 04-1).