Technical
“Resist the temptation to leave containers lying around the yard where they can be kicked over or spilled”
related to construction and ventilation; the Green Code and Yellow Code will give you more information on these
• Security and Signage - the store must be capable of being locked, protected from vandalism and clearly marked as a Pesticides or Chemicals Store with an appropriate sign
Running the Store
• If required, make sure that a storekeeper has been appointed and trained; the best managed stores are usually those with a well trained storekeeper
• Once the store is operational, maintain good housekeeping to make it as easy as possible for anyone delivering or returning stock to put it directly in the store, and resist the temptation to leave containers lying around the yard where they can be kicked over or spilled
• Keep the flow and location of stock logical, making sure different herbicides aren’t mixed up. Part containers should be at the front to make sure they are used first, and practice good stock rotation by bringing old stock to the front and putting new stock at the back
• Invest a little time and effort in sorting out your stock; consider racking or shelves to keep stock tidy and easy to get at. Where the store contains powders and liquids, always store powders in sealed containers above liquids to prevent spillage and reaction. For more specific information on storage of individual pesticides refer to the product Material Safety Data Sheet
• Quarantine any damaged or leaking containers; these should be stored in a separate container, such as a lidded plastic box, whilst disposal is organised
containers; these should be stored in a separate
Quarantine any damaged or leaking
container, such as a lidded plastic box, whilst disposal is organised
100 PC DECEMBER/JANUARY 2013
• Quarantine any products with missing or illegible labels and anything which has expired; these products can be disposed of using a specialist contractor
• Seek specialist advice when storing any
products requiring specialist storage, such as oxidising agents or gassing compounds. Poisons (as specified on the label) must be kept together, under lock and key, in a separate part of the store
• Empty containers should not be stored in the Pesticides Store; triple rinsed containers should be crushed, bagged and disposed of. Various plastic recycling schemes will take properly processed chemical empties off your hands, as will some distributors
• Accurate record keeping is a must. Each store needs to have a record of movements in and out of the store and dates of manufacture or delivery. As well as an in store log, a copy of this information should be held outside the store in case of emergencies, as it gives Emergency Services an accurate idea of what they are dealing with. Every time pesticides enter or leave the store it should be documented in the log, a simple record consisting of date, name of person, pesticide, batch number, amount removed, amount returned and volume used is sufficient
• Have a spill kit on hand containing absorbent granules or other inert material such as sand, drain covers if you have drains nearby, bags and ties and a dustpan and brush
• PPE is also required; as a minimum, there should be the following chemical resistant PPE which should be stored in a locker or box where it cannot become contaminated: face shield, coveralls, apron, boots and gloves; additional PPE such as a respirator may be required depending on what is in the store
• The store First Aid provisions should include an eyewash station and first aid kit
• Emergency procedures should be available. However, it is advisable that there be a copy situated away from the store in case of fire; all those using the store must be trained in the emergency procedures
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