The Agrochemical and Pesticides Safety Handbook

Worldwide, there are a vast array of agricultural pesticides and chemi cals used to eliminate pests and to protect health, food, and fiber. T he safe handling, usage, and disposal of these chemicals and pesticide s is of vital importance. The Agrochemical and Pesticides Safety Handb ook serves as a field resource on the hazards of these pesticides and chemicals. Providing information on more than 500 pesticides and 100 agricultural chemicals, this informative handbook guides the reader in selecting proper respiratory protection, chemical protective clothing , and storage methods. The text also instructs users on proper respons e procedures for fires, spills, and other incidents involving these ch emicals.