S.D. Admin. R. 12:56:05:04.14

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 67, December 16, 2024

Section 12:56:05:04.14 - Additional standards for certification in non-soil fumigation pest control

In addition to meeting general core standards in § 12:56:05:04, applicators must demonstrate practical knowledge the pest problems and pest control practices associated with performing fumigation applications of pesticides to sites other than soil, including all the following:

(1) Label & labeling comprehension. Familiarity with the pesticide labels and labeling for products used to perform non-soil fumigation, including labeling requirements specific to non-soil fumigants.

(2) Safety. Measures to minimize adverse health effects, including the following:

(a) Understanding how certified applicators and bystanders can become exposed to fumigants.

(b) Common problems and mistakes that can result in direct exposure to fumigants.

(c) Signs and symptoms of human exposure to fumigants.

(d) Air concentrations of a fumigant that require applicators to wear respirators or to exit the work area entirely.

(e) Steps to take if a fumigant applicator experiences sensory irritation.

(f) Understanding air monitoring, when it is required, and where and when to take samples.

(g) Buffer zones, including procedures for buffer zone monitoring and who is permitted to be in a buffer zone.

(h) First aid measures to take in the event of exposure to a fumigant.

(i) Labeling requirements for transportation, storage, spill clean-up, and emergency response for non-soil fumigants, including safe disposal of containers and contaminated materials, and management of empty containers.

(3) Non-soil fumigant chemical characteristics. Characteristics of non-soil fumigants, including all the following:

(a) Chemical characteristics of non-soil fumigants.

(b) Specific human exposure concerns for non-soil fumigants.

(c) How fumigants change from a liquid or solid to a gas.

(d) How fumigants disperse in the application zone.

(e) Compatibility concerns for tanks, hoses, tubing, and other equipment.

(4) Application. Selecting appropriate application methods and timing, including all the following:

(a) Application methods and equipment commonly used for non-soil fumigation.

(b) Site characteristics that influence fumigant exposure.

(c) Conditions that could impact timing of non-soil fumigant application, such as air stability, air temperature, humidity, and wind currents, and labeling statements limiting applications under specific conditions.

(d) Conducting pre-application inspection of application equipment and the site to be fumigated.

(e) Understanding the purpose and methods of sealing the area to be fumigated, including the factors that determine which sealing method to use.

(e) Calculating the amount of product required for a specific treatment area.

(g) Understanding the basic techniques for calibrating non-soil fumigant application equipment.

(h) Understanding when and how to conduct air monitoring and when it is required.

(5) Pest factors. Pest factors that influence fumigant activity, including all the following:

(a) Influence of pest factors on fumigant volatility.

(b) Factors that influence gaseous movement through the area being fumigated and into the air.

(c) Identifying pests causing the damage and verifying they can be controlled with fumigation.

(d) Understanding the relationship between pest density and application rate.

(e) The importance of proper application rate and timing.

(6) Personal protective equipment. Understanding what personal protective equipment is necessary and how to use it properly, including all of the following:

(a) Following labeling directions for required personal protective equipment.

(b) Selecting, inspecting, using, caring for, replacing, and disposing of personal protective equipment.

(c) Understanding the types of respirators required when using specific non-soil fumigants and how to use them properly, including medical evaluation, fit testing, and required replacement of cartridges and canisters.

(d) Labeling requirements and other laws applicable to medical evaluation for respirator use, fit tests, training, and recordkeeping.

(7) Fumigant management plans and post-application summaries. Information about fumigant management plans and when they are required, including all of the following:

(a) When a fumigant management plan must be in effect, how long it must be kept on file, where it must be kept during the application, and who must have access to it.

(b) The elements of a fumigant management plan and resources available to assist the applicator in preparing a fumigant management plan.

(c) The person responsible for verifying that a fumigant management plan is accurate.

(d) The elements, purpose, and content of a post-application summary, who must prepare it, and when it must be completed.

(8) Posting requirements. Understanding posting requirements, including all of the following:

(a) Understanding who is allowed in an area being fumigated or after fumigation and who is prohibited from being in such areas.

(b) Distinguishing fumigant labeling-required posting and treated area posting, including the pre-application and post-application posting timeframes for each.

(c) Proper choice and placement of warning signs.

S.D. Admin. R. 12:56:05:04.14

12 SDR 96, effective 12/8/1985; 12 SDR 128, 12 SDR 154, effective 7/1/1986; 49 SDR 124, effective 7/3/2023

General Authority: SDCL 38-21-51.

Law Implemented: SDCL 38-21-18.