Farm Safety & Emergency Preparedness
Pesticide Safety Checklist
A pesticide safety checklist for applicators to confirm label reading, protective equipment, mixing, application, cleanup, and storage before and after spraying.
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What is on this checklist
- Label read before use
- Protective gear per label
- Equipment checked for leaks
- Mixing done outdoors with care
- Weather and drift checked
- Neighbors and workers notified
- Spray area marked
- Clean up and decontaminate
- Empty containers handled per label
- Application recorded
How to use this checklist
Work down the list in the same order each time so nothing gets skipped. Anything marked FIX should be handled before the job starts and written down.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with eXtension and USDA.
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