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Appendix B: Selection of Products, Dispensing Equipment, and Application Systems
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Criteria Product-Specific Information Findings Comments
Categories
Select the
least
hazardous
product for
the job
DANGER – POISON
(skull & crossbones)
I Oral, dermal, or
inhalation
toxicity
ˆ yes ˆ no
DANGER I Skin or eye
irritation or
dermal
sensitization
ˆ yes ˆ no
WARNING II The results of all
required acute
toxicity studies
ˆ yes ˆ no
CAUTION III ˆ yes ˆ no
CAUTION IV ˆ yes ˆ no
Health
Hazards to
Humans and
Animals
ˆ Does the label list any health hazards for people? ˆ yes ˆ no
ˆ Does the label list health hazards for women who
are pregnant or of childbearing age?
ˆ yes ˆ no
Check any health hazards listed on the label:
ˆ Respiratory system
ˆ Eyes
ˆ Skin, mucous membranes
ˆ Nose, throat, lungs, breathing, inhalation
ˆ Mouth, throat, esophagus, stomach, intestines,
ingestion
ˆ Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
ˆ Headache, dizziness
ˆ yes ˆ no
ˆ Will use of the product make certain health
conditions (e.g., asthma) worse?
ˆ yes ˆ no
Personal
Protective
Equipment
(PPE)
For each use of product, check off the type(s) of PPE required on
the label:
ˆ ˆ ˆ ˆ
Glove type:
ˆ Do staff members have access to PPE every time
the product is used?
ˆ yes ˆ no
ˆ Is the PPE reusable or affordable? ˆ yes ˆ no