N.J. Admin. Code § 7:30-12.18

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 7:30-12.18 - Safe operation of equipment

(a) The handler employer shall assure that before the handler uses any equipment for mixing, loading, transferring, or applying pesticides, the handler is instructed in the safe operation of such equipment, including, when relevant, chemigation safety requirements and drift avoidance.

(b) The handler employer shall assure that, before each day of use, equipment used for mixing, loading, transferring, or applying pesticides is inspected for leaks, clogging, and worn or damaged parts, and any damaged equipment is repaired or replaced.

(c) Before allowing any person to repair, clean, or adjust equipment used to mix, load, transfer, or apply pesticides, the handler employer shall ensure that pesticide residues have been removed from the equipment, unless the person doing the cleaning, repairing, or adjusting is a handler employed by the agricultural or commercial pesticide handling establishment. Before allowing any person not directly employed by the handler employer to clean, repair, or adjust equipment that has been used to mix, load, transfer, or apply pesticides, the handler employer shall provide all of the following information to such person:

1. That pesticide application equipment may be contaminated with pesticides;

2. The potentially harmful effects of exposure to pesticides;

3. Procedures for handling pesticide application equipment and for limiting exposure to pesticide residues; and

4. Personal hygiene practices and decontamination procedures for preventing pesticide exposure and removing pesticide residues.

N.J. Admin. Code § 7:30-12.18

Amended by 52 N.J.R. 756(a), effective 4/6/2020