Download or read book Pesticide Safety written by Patrick J. Marer and published by Agriculture & Natural Resources. This book was released on 2006-06-30 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This manual covers information essential for anyone using pesticides on California farms, including growers, managers and employees in an easy-to-use format, with many illustrations.The book uses a farm profile format to review environmental and human safety topics. Covers pesticide labels, worker safety (handlers and fieldworkers), how to mix and apply pesticides, calibration, the hazards of pesticide use including heat related illness, and pesticide emergencies.