Spray equipment safety for pest control, weed control & landscape professionals.

1. Spray Equipment
Safety Training
Protect Yourself & Your Future
Andrew Greess
Metro Institute
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2. Today’s Safety Objectives:
- Identify Risks
- Identify Solutions
- Improve Awareness
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3. Protect Yourself & Your Future
Ground Rules:
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4. Protect Yourself & Your Future
Ground Rules:
- Share Experiences
- Don’t Assume “Common” Sense
- Employee vs. employer responsibility
- Ask Questions, or else….. (this will be really boring!)
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5. We Will Not Be Covering:
- Driving Habits
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Stupidity
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6. Today’s Safety Risks Discussion:
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7. Today’s Safety Risks Discussion:
 Vehicle: Equipment Security & Load Stability
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8. Today’s Safety Risks Discussion:
 Vehicle: Equipment Security & Load Stability
 Acute Injuries: Cuts, Scraps, Burns, Slips
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9. Today’s Safety Risks Discussion:
 Vehicle: Equipment Security & Load Stability
 Acute Injuries: Cuts, Scraps, Burns, Slips
 Chemical: Exposure & Spills
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10. Today’s Safety Risks Discussion:
 Vehicle: Equipment Security & Load Stability
 Acute Injuries: Cuts, Scraps, Burns, Slips
 Chemical: Exposure & Spills
 Back Strain
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11. Today’s Safety Risks Discussion:
 Vehicle: Equipment Security & Load Stability
 Acute Injuries: Cuts, Scraps, Burns, Slips
 Chemical: Exposure & Spills
 Back Strain
 Job Site
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12. Vehicle – Equipment Security
- Protect: Driver
Others on the Road
Equipment
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13. Vehicle – Equipment Security
- Protect: Driver
Others on the Road
Equipment
- Just because it’s in the vehicle,
don’t assume its secure
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14. Vehicle – Equipment Security
- Protect: Driver
Others on the Road
Equipment
- Just because it’s in the vehicle,
don’t assume its secure
- Get in the habit of looking & checking your equipment
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15. Vehicle – Equipment Security
- Protect: Driver
Others on the Road
Equipment
- Just because it’s in the vehicle,
don’t assume its secure
- Get in the habit of looking & checking your equipment
- Examples:
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16. Vehicle – Equipment Security
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17. Vehicle – Equipment Security
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18. Vehicle – Equipment Security
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19. Vehicle – Equipment Security
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20. Vehicle – Equipment Security
- Check: B&Gs
Backpacks
Toolboxes
Tank straps
Skid sprayers
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21. Vehicle – Equipment Security
- Check: B&Gs
Backpacks
Toolboxes
Tank straps
Skid sprayers
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22. Vehicle – Equipment Security
- Check: B&Gs
Backpacks
Toolboxes
Tank straps
Skid sprayers
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23. Vehicle – Equipment Security
- Check: B&Gs
Backpacks
Toolboxes
Tank straps
Skid sprayers
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24. Vehicle – Equipment Security
- Check: B&Gs
Backpacks
Toolboxes
Tank straps
Skid sprayers
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25. A Quick Check Prevents Problems:
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26. Vehicle – Equipment Security
No Spills!
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27. Vehicle – Load Stability
 Don’t Overload Vehicles
 Load Affects: Maneuvering, Control & Stopping
 Water in Tank is Significant
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28. Vehicle – Load Stability
- Water in Tank is Significant
 Partial vs. Full Load
 Smaller Vehicles
 Distracted Drivers
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29. Vehicle – Load Stability
 Match Tank Size to Vehicle
 Use Tank Baffles
 Reinforce Good Driving Practices
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30. Acute Injuries – Cuts, Burns, Abrasions
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31. Acute Injuries – Cuts, Burns, Abrasions
- Review Truck/Equipment for:
 Hot
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32. Acute Injuries – Cuts, Burns, Abrasions
- Review Truck/Equipment for:
 Hot
 Sharp
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33. Acute Injuries – Cuts, Burns, Abrasions
- Review Truck/Equipment for:
 Hot
 Sharp
 Moving
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34. Acute Injuries – Cuts, Burns, Abrasions
- Review Truck/Equipment for:
 Hot
 Sharp
 Moving
 Rough
 Rust
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35. Acute Injuries – Cuts, Burns, Abrasions
- Review Truck/Equipment for:
 Hot
 Sharp
 Moving
 Rough
 Rust
 Tight
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36. Acute Injuries – Cuts, Burns, Abrasions
- Review Truck/Equipment for:
 Hot
 Sharp
 Moving
 Rough
 Rust
 Tight
 Overhang
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37. Acute Injuries – Prevent Slips
- Review Truck/Equipment for:
 Easy Up/Down
 Good Access
 Room to Walk
 Anti-Slip Surfaces
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38. Acute Injuries - Prevention
- Existing Equipment
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- New Equipment
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39. Acute Injuries - Prevention
- Existing Equipment
 Encourage techs to report problems
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- New Equipment
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40. Acute Injuries - Prevention
- Existing Equipment
 Encourage techs to report problems
 Supervisor Ride-A-Longs
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- New Equipment
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41. Acute Injuries - Prevention
- Existing Equipment
 Encourage techs to report problems
 Supervisor Ride-A-Longs
 Fix Significant Risks Now
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- New Equipment
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42. Acute Injuries - Prevention
- Existing Equipment
 Encourage techs to report problems
 Supervisor Ride-A-Longs
 Fix Significant Risks Now
 Track Opportunities to Incorporate in Future Equipment
- New Equipment
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43. Acute Injuries - Prevention
- Existing Equipment
 Encourage techs to report problems
 Supervisor Ride-A-Longs
 Fix Significant Risks Now
 Track Opportunities to Incorporate in Future Equipment
- New Equipment
 Continuous Improvement – Steal Ideas
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44. Acute Injuries - Prevention
- Existing Equipment
 Encourage techs to report problems
 Supervisor Ride-A-Longs
 Fix Significant Risks Now
 Track Opportunities to Incorporate in Future Equipment
- New Equipment
 Continuous Improvement – Steal Ideas
 Plan it BEFORE you buy it!
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45. Chemical Issues – Exposure
- Use Personal Protection Equipment ALL THE TIME
 Not Just When Applying Chemicals
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46. Chemical Issues – Exposure
- Use Personal Protection Equipment ALL THE TIME
 Not Just When Applying Chemicals
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47. Chemical Issues – Exposure
- Use Personal Protection Equipment ALL THE TIME
 Not Just When Applying Chemicals
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48. Chemical Issues – Exposure
- Use Personal Protection Equipment ALL THE TIME
 Not Just When Applying Chemicals
- Prevent Chemical Buildup
 On Equipment
 In Vehicle
 Inspect & Clean
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49. Chemical Issues – Exposure
- Use Personal Protection Equipment ALL THE TIME
 Not Just When Applying Chemicals
- Prevent Chemical Buildup
 On Equipment
 In Vehicle
 Inspect & Clean
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50. Chemical Issues – Spills
- Fix Small Leaks before they become Big Leaks
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51. Chemical Issues – Spills
- Fix Small Leaks before they become Big Leaks
 Fluids where they are not supposed to be are ALWAYS a problem
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52. Chemical Issues – Spills
- Fix Small Leaks before they become Big Leaks
 Fluids where they are not supposed to be are ALWAYS a problem
 Equipment problems NEVER go away by themselves
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53. Chemical Issues – Spills
- Fix Small Leaks before they become Big Leaks
 Fluids where they are not supposed to be are ALWAYS a problem
 Equipment problems NEVER go away by themselves
 Problems ALWAYS get worse
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54. Chemical Issues – Spills
- Fix Small Leaks before they become Big Leaks
 Fluids where they are not supposed to be are ALWAYS a problem
 Equipment problems NEVER go away by themselves
 Problems ALWAYS get worse
- Train Technicians to anticipate & identify problems
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55. Chemical Issues – Spills
- Fix Small Leaks before they become Big Leaks
 Fluids where they are not supposed to be are ALWAYS a problem
 Equipment problems NEVER go away by themselves
 Problems ALWAYS get worse
- Train Technicians to anticipate & identify problems
- Good Equipment Design can prevent leaks
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56. Chemical Spills – Use Good Valving
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57. Chemical Spills – Use Good Valving
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58. Chemical Spills – Use Good Valving
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59. Chemical Spills – Use Good Valving
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60. Chemical Spills – Use Good Valving
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61. Chemical Spills – Hose Issues
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62. Chemical Spills – Hose Issues
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63. Chemical Spills – Hose Issues
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64. Back Strain
- Eliminate unnecessary stretching, straining & lifting
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65. Back Strain
- Eliminate unnecessary stretching, straining & lifting
- Provide easy access to commonly used equipment
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66. Back Strain
- Eliminate unnecessary stretching, straining & lifting
- Provide easy access to commonly used equipment
- Provide equipment appropriate to the employee
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67. Back Strain
- Eliminate unnecessary stretching, straining & lifting
- Provide easy access to commonly used equipment
- Provide equipment appropriate to the employee
- Don’t overfill manual sprayers
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68. Back Strain
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69. Back Strain
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70. Back Strain
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71. Job Site Safety
- Know the hazards before starting
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72. Job Site Safety
- Know the hazards before starting
- 1st Time? Inspect the Site
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73. Job Site Safety
- Know the hazards before starting
- 1st Time? Inspect the Site
- No walking backwards!
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74. Job Site Safety
- Know the hazards before starting
- 1st Time? Inspect the Site
- No walking backwards!
- Watch for small trip hazards
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75. Job Site Safety
- Know the hazards before starting
- 1st Time? Inspect the Site
- No walking backwards!
There are no signs!
- Watch for small trip hazards
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76. Job Site Safety
examples:
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77. Job Site Safety
examples:
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78. Job Site Safety
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79. Job Site Safety
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80. Job Site Safety
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81. Job Site Safety
examples:
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82. Job Site Safety
examples:
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83. Job Site Safety
examples:
Hang up & work
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84. Summary
(or thank goodness he’s almost done!)
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85. Safety - Technician
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86. Safety - Technician
- Inspect equipment at the start of your day
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87. Safety - Technician
- Inspect equipment at the start of your day
- Don’t rush/Don’t cut corners
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88. Safety - Technician
- Inspect equipment at the start of your day
- Don’t rush/Don’t cut corners
- Borrow ideas from colleagues at meetings like this on
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89. Safety - Technician
- Inspect equipment at the start of your day
- Don’t rush/Don’t cut corners
- Borrow ideas from colleagues at meetings like this on
- Don’t live with leaks and problems - report promptly
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90. Safety - Technician
- Inspect equipment at the start of your day
- Don’t rush/Don’t cut corners
- Borrow ideas from colleagues at meetings like this on
- Don’t live with leaks and problems - report promptly
- Know the job site
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91. Safety - Equipment
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92. Safety - Equipment
- Work with your equipment supplier to design safety in up front
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93. Safety - Equipment
- Work with your equipment supplier to design safety in up front
- Fix serious problems ASAP
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94. Safety - Equipment
- Work with your equipment supplier to design safety in up front
- Fix serious problems ASAP
- Check that your equipment is secured
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95. Safety - Equipment
- Work with your equipment supplier to design safety in up front
- Fix serious problems ASAP
- Check that your equipment is secured
- Continuously improve equipment selection and design
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96. Safety - Equipment
- Work with your equipment supplier to design safety in up front
- Fix serious problems ASAP
- Check that your equipment is secured
- Continuously improve equipment selection and design
- Borrow ideas from colleagues at meetings like this one
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97. Safety Policies & Procedures
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98. Safety Policies & Procedures
- Create a “Safety” culture
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99. Safety Policies & Procedures
- Create a “Safety” culture
- Encourage reporting of problems
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100. Safety Policies & Procedures
- Create a “Safety” culture
- Encourage reporting of problems
- Have regular safety meetings to share ideas
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101. Safety Policies & Procedures
- Create a “Safety” culture
- Encourage reporting of problems
- Have regular safety meetings to share ideas
- Ask Spray Technicians for their ideas on improving safety
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102. Safety Policies & Procedures
- Create a “Safety” culture
- Encourage reporting of problems
- Have regular safety meetings to share ideas
- Ask Spray Technicians for their ideas on improving safety
- Proper equipment maintenance will reduce safety problems
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103. Safety Policies & Procedures
- Create a “Safety” culture
- Encourage reporting of problems
- Have regular safety meetings to share ideas
- Ask Spray Technicians for their ideas on improving safety
- Proper equipment maintenance will reduce safety problems
- Retrain technicians on proper equipment operation
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104. Safety Policies & Procedures
- Create a “Safety” culture
- Encourage reporting of problems
- Have regular safety meetings to share ideas
- Ask Spray Technicians for their ideas on improving safety
- Preventative maintenance will reduce safety problems
- Retrain technicians on proper equipment operation
- Managers should perform equipment inspections & ride alongs (pull hose)
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105. More Info on Spray Equipment:
www.SprayEquipmentBlog.com
 follow FB: Andrew Greess
 Andrew@Qspray.com
 602.371.1993
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106. Please – Be Safe!
The Nightmare Scenario!
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