6.1 Pesticide materials
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6.1 Pesticide materials

  6.1.1 Pesticides are often at least as poisonous to humans as to the pests against which they are used. The instructions given on the label or package itself, particularly those relating to safety and disposal of residual material, should be strictly followed.

  6.1.2 Pesticides should be stored in strict compliance with national regulations and requirements or the manufacturers' instructions.

  6.1.3 Smoking, eating or drinking while using pesticides should always be avoided.

  6.1.4 Empty pesticide receptacles and packaging should never be re-used.

  6.1.5 Hands should always be washed after applying pesticides.

Parent topic: 6 Safety Precautions — General
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