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Contingency plans can minimize the severity of an emergency and the extent to which business is disrupted. A trained work force can minimize the immediate and long-term impact of fires, spills, and pesticide exposures. Good advance training equips employees to respond appropriately; and if they
The purpose of contingency planning is to prevent an emergency situation from becoming a catastrophic event. This document provides insight on how to develop a contingency plan for addressing emergencies where pesticides are involved.
Plant disease and/or pest emergencies may lead to prolonged economic impacts requiring long term federal and state assistance programs for recovery. Some plant pests and/or diseases are highly infectious to other plants and may be very difficult to identify, isolate, control, and eradicate.
When working with pesticides, it's imperative to know how to respond to an emergency situation. Taking preventative measures and having a plan can prevent an accident from endangering lives, contaminating soil or water, as well as liability claims. This course will help you understand the steps you need to take in the event of an emergency.
