Agrochemicals: Safety
Agricultural chemicals (agrochemicals) are commonly found on farms and in rural communities. These can include any number of products, from pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers to diesel fuel or disinfectant products. Many of these products can be hazardous if used inappropriately.
Agrochemicals Preparedness Factsheet
Related Websites
Chemicals/Pesticides: Mixing/Loading/Application
Links to a variety of extension publications for people who work with hazardous farm chemicals. Many publications can be used to train workers.
National Ag Safety Database (NASD)
Links to a variety of extension publications for people who work with hazardous farm chemicals. Many publications can be used to train workers.
National Ag Safety Database (NASD)
Consumer Fact Sheets
A collection of documents on the safe handling of pesticides as well as methods to reduce pesticide use.
California Department of Pesticide Regulation
A collection of documents on the safe handling of pesticides as well as methods to reduce pesticide use.
California Department of Pesticide Regulation
Exposure, Toxicity, and Risk of Home Pesticide Use
Defines types of exposure and lethal dose levels for common at-home pesticides.
Virginia Cooperative Extension
Defines types of exposure and lethal dose levels for common at-home pesticides.
Virginia Cooperative Extension
Handling and Storage of Pesticides: An Environmental Self-Assessment
Risks of pesticide contamination. Information on regulations for farmers. A self-evaluation of safety practices.
National Ag Safety Database, Clemson University Cooperative Extension
Risks of pesticide contamination. Information on regulations for farmers. A self-evaluation of safety practices.
National Ag Safety Database, Clemson University Cooperative Extension
National Pesticide Information Center
Information about pesticides and pesticide-related topics.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Oregon State University
Information about pesticides and pesticide-related topics.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Oregon State University
Personal Protective Equipment for Pesticide Handlers
Describes the personal protective equipment that should be used when applying pesticides.
University of Maine Cooperative Extension
Describes the personal protective equipment that should be used when applying pesticides.
University of Maine Cooperative Extension
Pesticide Health and Safety Information
Information and resources on pesticide health and safety issues for people, animals, and the environment.
National Pesticide Information Center
Information and resources on pesticide health and safety issues for people, animals, and the environment.
National Pesticide Information Center
Safety and Health in the Use of Agrochemicals
A comprehensive safety guide for people who use agrochemicals.
International Labor Organization Training Center
A comprehensive safety guide for people who use agrochemicals.
International Labor Organization Training Center
The National Pesticide Information Center
A database of pesticide information for all audiences. Includes general information for individuals, details on specific pesticides for farmers, and regulations for manufacturers.
Oregon State University and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
A database of pesticide information for all audiences. Includes general information for individuals, details on specific pesticides for farmers, and regulations for manufacturers.
Oregon State University and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Preparedness Resources
Safety Resources
Agricultural Pesticide Protective Equipment
Information on selection and use of appropriate personal protective equipment.
Colorado State University Extension
Information on selection and use of appropriate personal protective equipment.
Colorado State University Extension
Agricultural Respiratory Protective Equipment
Factsheet discusses options for protection from air-borne contaminants on a farm or ranch. Types of respirators and their uses are included.
Colorado State University Extension
Factsheet discusses options for protection from air-borne contaminants on a farm or ranch. Types of respirators and their uses are included.
Colorado State University Extension
Agrochemicals and Security
Training module aims to inform readers about the potential misuses for agrochemicals, and help individuals to understand safe, secure handling of these substances.
Florida Cooperative Extension Service
Training module aims to inform readers about the potential misuses for agrochemicals, and help individuals to understand safe, secure handling of these substances.
Florida Cooperative Extension Service
Anhydrous Ammonia Safety
General safety advice for working with anhydrous ammonia.
National Safety Council
General safety advice for working with anhydrous ammonia.
National Safety Council
Crop Protection Chemical Safety
General safety considerations when working with agrochemicals.
National Safety Council
General safety considerations when working with agrochemicals.
National Safety Council
EPA Worker Protection Standard for Agricultural Pesticides
Information aimed at protecting workers working with pesticides.
Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences - Agricultural Research and Cooperative Extension Pesticide Education Program
Information aimed at protecting workers working with pesticides.
Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences - Agricultural Research and Cooperative Extension Pesticide Education Program
Handling Pesticides Safely
Factsheet on how to safely handle, transport, store, and clean-up pesticides.
University of Maine Cooperative Extension
Factsheet on how to safely handle, transport, store, and clean-up pesticides.
University of Maine Cooperative Extension
Household Hazardous Materials - A Guide for Citizens
An interactive web-based course designed for the general public on household hazardous materials and ways to protect yourself and your family.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
An interactive web-based course designed for the general public on household hazardous materials and ways to protect yourself and your family.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Pesticide and Fertilizer Storage and Handling
Worksheet helps producers to assess chemical mixing sites and determine the level of risk to groundwater and surface water associated with each site.
Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences
Worksheet helps producers to assess chemical mixing sites and determine the level of risk to groundwater and surface water associated with each site.
Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences
Pesticide Storage and Security
Factsheet on storage and security of all pesticides. Sources of additional information are also provided.
Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences - Agricultural Research and Cooperative Extension Pesticide Education
Factsheet on storage and security of all pesticides. Sources of additional information are also provided.
Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences - Agricultural Research and Cooperative Extension Pesticide Education
Toxicity of Pesticides
Factsheet explains types of toxicities and contains toxicity information for common pesticides.
Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences - Agricultural Research and Cooperative Extension Pesticide Education Program
Factsheet explains types of toxicities and contains toxicity information for common pesticides.
Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences - Agricultural Research and Cooperative Extension Pesticide Education Program