7C
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1
INTRODUCTION
Federal & State Regulation
Classification of pesticide products
Certification of applicators
Prohibited actions
Environmental Protection Regulations
State groundwater protection management plan
Protecting our natural heritage
Proper handling of chemicals
Moving pesticides
What to do when a spill happens
Storing pesticides safely
Training workers on hazardous materials
Section 2
MICROORGANISMS
Types of Microorganisms
Bacteria
Fungi
Algae
Slimes
Viruses
Control of Microorganisms
Principles of control
Methods of control
Non-chemical control
Chemical control
Section 3
ANTIMICROBIAL
PESTICIDES
Chemical groups
Halogens
Heavy metals
Phenolic derivatives
Quaternary ammonium compounds
Organo-sulfur compounds
Alcohols
Aldehydes
Oxiranes
Types of formulations
Concentrated liquids
Soluble solids
Suspensions/dispersions
Aerosols
Gases
How ANTIMICROBIAL agents work
Factors affecting use of antimicrobial pesticides
Types of microorganisms
Number of microorganisms
Age and condition of organisms
Nature of surface
Concentration
Contact time
Hardiness of water
Acidity/alkalinity (pH)
Composition and amount of soil on surfaces
Moisture or humidity
Temperature
Section 4
EQUIPMENT,
APPLICATION METHODS AND CHEMICALS USED
Industrial cooling water systems
Closed recirculating systems
Once through systems
Maintenance and chemical treatment
Microbiological growths
Antimicrobials for cooling water systems
Automatic feeding equipment
Swimming pools
Control of pH
Control of total alkalinity
Control of iron
Control of hardness
Control of microbial growths
Chlorine and chlorine-releasing compounds
Handling pool care products
Feeding equipment for chlorine products
Hazards in using pool-care products
Hospital and medical services
Gas sterilizers
Formaldehyde vacuum process
Fumigators
Hazards of gas sterilizer products
Non-chemical devices
Environmental disinfectants
Fogging and spraying applications
Janitorial services and housekeeping
Manually operated devices
Steam cleaners and high pressure washers
Fogging and spraying applications
Cleaning and disinfection of poultry houses
Frequency
Preparation
General guidelines
Disinfectants
Hazards of antimicrobials in poultry houses
Section 5
LABELS AND LABELING
Parts of the label
Product names
How the product works
Type of formulation
Ingredient statement
Net contents
Name & address of manufacturer
Registration & establishment numbers
Signal words & symbols
Precautionary statements
Statement of use classification
Directions for use
Misuse statement
Category of applicator
Storage & disposal directions
Phenol coefficient
Use-dilution method
Application rate
Section 6
PROTECTING PEOPLE
& THE ENVIRONMENT
Protecting people
Symptoms of poisoning
First aid
Protecting your body
Protective clothing & equipment
Care & maintenance of clothing & equipment
Protecting the Environment
How antimicrobial agents harm the environment
Soil
Air
Water
Section 7
PRECAUTIONS FOR
SAFE USE OF ANTIMICROBIALS
Read the label
Before you buy an antimicrobial agent
At the time of purchase
Transportation of antimicrobials
Storage of antimicrobials
Mixing antimicrobials
Applying antimicrobials
Cleaning equipment
Disposal
Excess antimicrobial agents
Containers
Cleanup of chemical spills
Minor spills
Major spills
APPENDIX A
Glossary
APPENDIX B
Sample Label
