Examine Brochure Labels - Tagalog Version
In a bid to promote responsible and safe pesticide use, the "Read the Label First" brochures have been released, providing valuable guidance for garden, household, kids, and pet owners alike.
These informative brochures, available as PDF files, emphasize the importance of reading and following pesticide label instructions meticulously. This is crucial, as using the product contrary to label directions can be both illegal and hazardous. If the label is unclear, it's always advisable to seek help to understand it.
When handling and applying pesticides, it's essential to use appropriate protective equipment, such as suitable gloves, coveralls, chemical-resistant gloves and shoes, and protective eyewear. This helps prevent skin contact and inhalation. It's also recommended to avoid breathing in sprays and to wash any exposed skin thoroughly after handling pesticides and before eating, drinking, or smoking.
The brochures also stress the need for safe storage of pesticides. Pesticides and their containers should be kept tightly closed and stored away from children and pets. After use, pesticide containers should be thoroughly washed, and residues and containers disposed of following label and local regulations.
Additional precautions are necessary when pesticide exposure may affect sensitive groups like children or pets. In such cases, it's essential to keep them away from treated areas until it's safe according to label instructions.
Other key points in the brochures include the importance of purchasing the appropriate pesticide for specific needs, avoiding contaminating water sources, following re-entry intervals, and ensuring children under 18 do not handle pesticides, with limited exceptions for farm owners/family.
In the event of spills or leaks, it's crucial to manage them promptly according to manufacturer instructions and comply with safety regulations for applicators and handlers.
The "Read the Label First" brochures are designed to help people make environmentally friendly pesticide choices and promote responsible use. They offer specific information for different use cases and aim to reduce the negative impact of pesticides on the environment.
The brochures are available as PDF files for garden, household, kids, and pets. You can find the "Read the Label First - Garden" brochure (1.23 MB), the "Read the Label First - Household" brochure (423.41 KB), the "Read the Label First - Kids" brochure (1.56 MB), and the "Read the Label First - Pets" brochure (742.14 KB) on the relevant websites.
By following the guidelines outlined in these brochures, users can minimise health risks and environmental harm when using pesticides responsibly in their gardens, households, around kids and pets.
The "Read the Label First - Pets" brochure provides crucial advice on safe and responsible pesticide use in pet-related situations, emphasizing the importance of reading the label thoroughly to protect pets.
To maintain a pet-friendly home, it's essential to store pesticides securely away from pets and follow the label's recommendations on safe application and storage of these products.
