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PRECAUTIONS AFTER SPRAYING
•Pleasesealunusedchemicalsandstorethemoutofthereachofchildren.
•Donotsimplydiscardemptychemicalcontainers,butdisposeofthemsafelybyincinerating,
burying, or another similar method. In addition, please take every care that the water used to
clean spraying tools does not create any hazard.
• Fully inspect and maintain protective clothing, masks, gloves, and other protective gear in
preparation for the next session.
• After completing the work and tidying away chemicals and spraying tools, you should
immediately take a bath or wash your hands, feet, face, etc. thoroughly with soap, as well as
washing your mouth out.
•Youshouldchangeallclothesworn,includingunderwear,andwashthemthoroughly.Clothes
worn during spraying should not be worn again the following day.
•Afterspraying,pleaselimityouralcoholintakeandrestthoroughlybygoingtobedearly.Ifyou
feel even slightly unwell, please see a doctor as soon as possible.
OTHER PRECAUTIONS
•When engagedinsprayingworkoveraprotractedperiodof time,please haveyour health
checked regularly.
•Pleasecarryoutsprayinginaplannedfashion,keepingadailyrecordofthedateandtimeof
spraying, the chemicals used, the target pest, contents of the work, duration of the work, and
other details.
•Pleasekeepthefollowingpointsinmindwhenselectingorusingprotectivegear.
a) Protective clothing
Choose clothing that is cool to wear and offers good ventilation and waterproofing. In
addition, wear items that enable you to carry out spraying work in total comfort and safety.
b) Spraying hood
Use a hood with a brim that is waterproof and covers your neck and shoulders.
c) Gloves
Use gloves that are difficult for chemicals to penetrate and do not slip even if you
perspire while doing the work.
d) Rubber apron
When mixing chemicals, wear a long, thick, and wide apron that cannot be penetrated by
chemical splashes.
e) Protective goggles, mask, etc.
Select suitable protective goggles, mask, rubber boots, eye washer, and protective
cream, etc., paying attention to standards and the recommendations of farm work safety
promotion organizations.
