Safety practices
Safety practices for fumigation include:
Container management: Regularly check containers and valves for leaks, and dispose of empty containers according to state regulations.
Ventilation: Before entering a storage area, run an exhaust fan to remove vapors.
Labeling: Ensure containers are labeled.
Fire safety: Conduct a fire risk assessment and provide fire safety training to employees.
Personal protection: Wear respiratory protection and avoid contact with the skin. If clothing or skin becomes contaminated, wash immediately.
Environmental protection: Use environmentally friendly fumigants and pesticides when possible.
Water safety: Avoid contaminating water supplies.
Child safety: Keep pesticides and empty containers out of reach of children.
Fumigation involves using a fumigant gas to kill infestations in a space. The space is then ventilated to allow the gases to escape.
Fumigation can be dangerous and pose risks to human health and the environment.