Emergency Procedures Flashcards
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What does 'decontamination' of a person exposed to agrichemicals involve?
Answer: Removing contaminated clothing and thoroughly washing exposed skin and eyes with large amounts of water
Decontamination primarily involves removing the source of contamination (clothing) and diluting and removing residue on skin and eyes with thorough water washing.
Why is it important to keep all agrichemical containers until they are completely used?
Answer: The label and lot number are needed for traceability and in case of a poisoning incident requiring emergency response information
The label identifies the product in a poisoning emergency. The lot number enables traceability if there is a product failure or recall. Containers should only be disposed of once completely empty and triple-rinsed.
What is the purpose of a 'chemical register' on a farm?
Answer: To record all agrichemicals stored and used on the property, including quantities, application dates, and crops treated
A chemical register records what products are held, their storage location, and how and when they have been used. This supports traceability, residue management, and emergency response.
If an agrichemical is accidentally released into a drain or waterway, what must be done?
Answer: Stop the release immediately, contain if possible, and notify the regional council as soon as practicable
A release to a waterway is an environmental incident that must be reported to the regional council under the RMA and possibly to the EPA. Immediate action to stop and contain the release is also required.
What should an operator do if they experience symptoms of agrichemical poisoning during application?
Answer: Stop work immediately, remove PPE safely, move to fresh air, and call the Poisons Centre or emergency services
Symptoms during application indicate exposure is occurring. Work must stop immediately, contaminated PPE removed carefully, and medical advice sought without delay. Continuing work risks worsening the exposure.
What must a farm operator do after any significant agrichemical incident?
Answer: Record the incident in detail, review the risk assessment, update procedures if necessary, and report to WorkSafe if it is a notifiable event
Post-incident, a farm operator must document what happened, review whether procedures were adequate, update risk assessments, and report to WorkSafe if the incident meets the notification threshold under the HSWA.