Describe eight safety measures a farmer should observe when using herbicides to control weeds. (8 marks)

      

Describe eight safety measures a farmer should observe when using herbicides to control weeds. (8 marks)

  

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samuel
- Read and follow manufacturer's instructions;

- Wear protective clothing;

- Avoid inhaling the herbicide/not spraying against the wind/ wearing breathing masks/not smoking.

- Avoid eating before bathing;

- Bath thoroughly after handling herbicides;

- Avoid blowing — sucking blocked nozzles;

- Avoid herbicide drift to unintended crops and plants;

- Avoid contamination of animal feeds and water;

- Left, overs and empty containers should be properly dis-posed and not thrown in gardens bushes or pastures;

- Equipment used should not be washed in water sources used by animals and humans;

- Store the chemicals safely out of reach of children and away from food;

-Thoroughly wash the equipment used
lemass answered the question on January 15, 2019 at 20:00


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