1. Ohio Pesticide Applicator Training
Unit 6
Harmful Effects and Emergency Response

2. TOXICITY x EXPOSURE = HAZARD

3. Hazard is the risk of harmful effects from pesticides.
What is a HAZARD?
Hazard is the risk of harmful effects from pesticides.
Hazard depends on both the TOXICITY of the pesticide and the EXPOSURE you receive in any situation.

4. Oral (when you swallow a pesticide)
Types of Exposure
Oral (when you swallow a pesticide)
Inhalation (when you inhale a pesticide)
Ocular (when you get a pesticide in your eyes)
Dermal (when you get a pesticide on your skin)

5. Type and amount of active ingredient(s)
Toxicity
Type and amount of active ingredient(s)
Type and amount of carrier or solvent.
Type and amount of inert ingredient(s)
Type of formulation, such as dust, granule, powder, or emulsifiable concentrate

6. Acute Effects Delayed Effects Allergic Effects
Types of Harmful Effects
Acute Effects
Delayed Effects
Allergic Effects

7. How to Avoid Any Harmful Effects From Pesticides
Use recommended personal protective equipment
Follow label directions
Be aware of the signs and symptoms of the harmful effects that could occur

8. Signs and Symptoms EXTERNAL INTERNAL
redness, blisters, rash, burns on skin
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach cramps
swelling or burns in the eyes, nose, mouth, and throat
headache, dizziness, confusion, thirst
chest pains, cramps

9. First Aid for Pesticide Poisoning
The best first aid in pesticide emergencies is to stop the source of exposure as quickly as possible.
Call for emergency help. Have pesticide label available for first responders
Make sure the victim is breathing.
Take label to medical facility or doctor

10. occurs when your body is subjected to more heat than it can cope with.
Heat Stress
occurs when your body is subjected to more heat than it can cope with.
is not caused by exposure to pesticides.
personal protective equipment worn during hot conditions can increase the risk of heat stress.

11. First Aid for Heat Stress
Get victim into a shaded or cool area.
Cool victim by sponging or splashing skin with cool water.
Carefully remove all personal protective equipment.
Have victim, if conscious, drink as much water as possible
Call for professional help.

12. References APPLYING PESTICIDES CORRECTLY OSU BULLETIN 825
Ohio State University Extension