MAST

Safe Work Procedure

Division: Analysis By: Date:

Department: Supervisor: Frequency:

Job Title: Approved By: JSA Number: 25

Job Title: 25 Spraying Chemicals Job Performed By: Caretakers, Groundskeeper

REQUIRED PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Impermeable Boots, Jumpsuit, Gloves, Respirator, Protective Goggles

GENERAL NOTES:

JOB SAFETY ANALYSIS:

Step Description Hazard Controls

1 Check the condition of the PPE: Illness caused by the ingestion, Personal protective equipment (PPE) should include the following;
Inspect the protective boots, inhalation, and/or absorption of toxic Chemical goggles, respirator, protective boots, gloves,
jumpsuit, and gloves for tears, chemicals.
holes and other damage.
2 Check respirator mask filters and
assembly for damage.
3 Adjust respirator mask to fit
securely around the mouth and
nose.
4 Ensure that the goggles are
clean and adjusted to fit securely
around the eyes.
5 Review MSDS before handling Illness caused by the ingestion, Personal protective equipment (PPE) should include the following;
chemicals. inhalation, and/or absorption of toxic respirator, jumpsuit, chemical goggles, protective footwear
chemicals.
6 Put on all personal protective
equipment. Use only clean
equipment to avoid chemical
reaction.

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7 Dilute and/or mix the Fume-Toxic Use only designated clean mixing containers. Mix only in well-
pesticide/herbicide ventilated areas.
chemicals following the chemical
manufacturers procedures.
8 Pour the mixed chemicals into
the sprayer unit container.
9 Install the sprayer unit's pump
and nozzle assembly.
10 Before spraying check area Illness and ingestion, inhalation and/or Follow established procedures, ensure no people or animals are in
absorption of toxic chemicals. the area
11 Place signage along the
perimeter of the spraying area to
caution personnel of the
hazardous activity.
12 Grasp the sprayer units pump
handle and pump until pressure
has accumulated in the sprayer
unit.
13 DO NOT stand in a downwind Do not spray pesticide/herbicide Follow -established procedures
position relative to the area to chemicals in high wind conditions.
be sprayed .
14 Carry the sprayer container in Do not spray at or near people or Follow established procedures
one hand and the sprayer nozzle animals.
in the other hand.
15 Release the pesticide/herbicide
chemical from the sprayer unit
by opening the valve to the
sprayer nozzle.
16 Walk forward and move the
sprayer nozzle side to side to
uniformly spread the
pesticide/herbicide chemical over
the area being treated.
17 After treating the area with
pesticide/herbicide chemicals,
return all signage, chemicals and
sprayer unit to the designated
storage area.

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18 Slowly remove the pump and Splash Follow established procedures
nozzle assembly from the
sprayer unit to release
accumulated pressure.
19 Pour any excess
pesticide/herbicide chemicals
from the sprayer container into a
labeled storage container.
20 Remove personal protective
equipment and wash any
chemicals off with a large
volume of water.
21 Clean spraying and mixing
equipment.
22 Store personal protective
equipment in designated area.
23 When applying granulated and Same as above. Same as above
powdered pesticide/herbicide
chemicals, the same procedures,
precautions and hazards are
utilized and exist in the
application of granulated and
powdered pesticide/herbicide
chemicals. The chemical's
applicator tool will be different.
24 Ensure that the designated
applicator tool is used when
applying the pesticide/herbicide
chemical.

AUTHORIZED EMPLOYEE INFORMATION:

ID NUMBER: LAST NAME: FIRST NAME: REMARKS:

JOB HISTORY INFORMATION:

DATE: REMARKS:

Approval Signature: Date:

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