EDIS Update

PI28/PI061 Personal Protective Equipment for Handling Pesticides

July 31st, 2009
Topic(s):Pesticide Information, Safety

Revised! PI-28, a 12-page illustrated fact sheet by Frederick Fishel, describes various articles of personal protective equipment (PPE) that are worn to protect the human body from contact with pesticides or pesticide residues. PPE includes such items as coveralls or protective suits, footwear, gloves, aprons, respirators, eyewear, and headgear. Includes references. Published by the UF Pesticide Information Office and Agronomy Department, July 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PI061

FSHN0521/FS126 Agroterrorism in the U.S.: An Overview

June 24th, 2009
Topic(s):Disaster Prep & Recovery, Food Safety, Safety

Revised! FSHN-05-21, a 4-page fact sheet by R. Goodrich Schneider, K.R. Schneider, C.D. Webb, M. Hubbard, and D.L. Archer, discusses the use of biological agents in a deliberate, harmful attack, or terrorism using the weapons of biological warfare against the U.S. agricultural and food processing system. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, April 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FS126

ENY146/IN783 Living with African Bees in Florida's Outdoor Workplaces

December 19th, 2008
Topic(s):Ecosystems & Species, Safety, Workplace

ENY-146, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by M. K. O’Malley and J. D. Ellis, offers African honey bee related recommendations and precautions specific to outdoor workers in Florida. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, June 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN783

ABE214/OA125 Bloodborne Pathogens — OSHA Standard 1910.1030

December 9th, 2008
Topic(s):Safety, Workplace

Revised! ABE-214, a 17-page illustrated fact sheet by Carol J. Lehtola and Charles M. Brown, highlight the information and requirements in OSHA standard 1910.1030, which guides employers in providing for their workers safe and appropriate means for using needles and other devices for drawing and transferring blood and other similar materials. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, November 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/OA125

PI-168 /PI204 Safety Systems for Working with Pesticides

August 11th, 2008
Topic(s):Pesticide Information, Safety

PI-168, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Frederick Fishel, provides a description of the following pesticide safety systems: closed mixing and loading systems, enclosed cabs, and containment
systems. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, August 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PI204

OSHA Standards Series

February 25th, 2008
Topic(s):Agriculture, Safety

Revised! The following fact-sheets are condensations of Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) Standards. They condense and highlight the information and requirements in the complete OSHA standards that all owners and managers of agricultural businesses should understand. Published by UF Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, September 2007.

ABE129/OA089 Temporary Labor Camps — OSHA Standard 1910.142
Carol J. Lehtola, Charles M. Brown, and William J. Becker
ABE183/OA078 Emergency Action Plans — OSHA Standard 1910.38
Carol J. Lehtola and Charles M. Brown
ABE194/OA095 Portable Fire Extinguishers — OSHA Standard 1910.157
Carol J. Lehtola, Charles M. Brown, and William J. Becker
ABE202/OA048 Powered Industrial Trucks — OSHA Standard 1910.178
Carol J. Lehtola, Charles M. Brown, and William J. Becker
ABE141/OA021 Occupational Noise Exposure: OSHA Standard 1910.95
Carol J. Lehtola, Charles M. Brown, and William J. Becker
ABE138/OA127 Portable Metal Ladders — OSHA Standard 1910.26
Carol J. Lehtola and Charles M. Brown
ABE128/OA086 Storage and Handling of Anhydrous Ammonia — OSHA Standard 1910.111
Carol J. Lehtola, Charles M. Brown, and William J. Becker
ABE182/OA077 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes — OSHA Standard 1910.37
Carol J. Lehtola and Charles M. Brown
ABE126/OA067 General Housekeeping Requirements — OSHA Standard 1910.22
Carol J. Lehtola, Charles M. Brown, and William J. Becker
ABE127/OA068 Guarding Floor and Wall Openings and Holes — OSHA Standard 1910.23
Carol J. Lehtola, Charles M. Brown, and William J. Becker

PI-161/PI198 Transporting Pesticides and Understanding the Rules of the Road: Pest Control Businesses

January 24th, 2008
Topic(s):Pesticide Information, Safety

PI-161, a 8-page illustrated fact sheet by Frederick M. Fishel, addresses the concern for transporting pesticides that are regarded as hazardous materials by the Secretary of Transportation. This document is specifically written to provide information for those who are in the pest control service industry. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, January 2008. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PI198

PI-160/PI197 Transporting Pesticides and Understanding the Rules of the Road: Farmers, Ranchers and Production Agricultural Operations

January 24th, 2008
Topic(s):Agriculture, Pesticide Information, Safety

PI-160, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by Frederick M. Fishel, addresses the concern for transporting pesticides that are regarded as hazardous materials by the Secretary of Transportation. This document is specifically written to provide information for those who are considered farmers by the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR). Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, January 2008. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PI197

ENY-142/IN740 African Honey Bee Information for School Administrators

December 21st, 2007
Topic(s):Children, Ecosystems & Species, Safety

ENY-142, a 2-page fact sheet by M. K. O’Malley, J. D. Ellis and A. S. Neal, provides information about Africanized honey bees (AHB), precautions that can be taken on school grounds, an administrators checklist, and additional resources. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, December 2007. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN740

ENY-140/IN738 Frequently Asked Questions about the Africanized Honey Bee in Florida

December 21st, 2007
Topic(s):Ecosystems & Species, Safety

ENY-140, a 3-page fact sheet by M. K. O’Malley, J. D. Ellis and A. S. Neal, provides information about Africanized honey bees (AHB) in a question-and-answer format. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, December 2007. http://edis.ufl.edu/IN738

ENY-141/IN739 What to do about African Honey Bees: A Consumer Guide

December 21st, 2007
Topic(s):Ecosystems & Species, Families & Consumers, Safety

ENY-141, a 3-page fact sheet by M. K. O’Malley, J. D. Ellis and A. S. Neal, provides information about Africanized honey bees (AHB), which have been labeled”killer” bees, steps people can take to avoid negative interactions, how to handle stings, and bee-proofing basics. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, December 2007.  http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN739

PI159/PI196 Pesticide Spill Kits

November 16th, 2007
Topic(s):Pesticide Information, Safety

PI-159, a 3-page illustrated fact-sheet by Frederick M. Fishel, describes the kits that pesticide applicators should maintain for use in the event of an accidental release of a pesticide. It lists contents for simple and more elaborate kits and general spill clean-up procedures. Published by UF Department of Agronomy, November 2007.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PI196