Title: Demonstrate safety guidelines related to pest management.
Course: Turfgrass Management, Advanced (18054-IV) > Section: Managing Natural and Synthetic Turfgrass Areas

Demonstration should include

- following all safety guidelines and recommended PPE use
- simulating the handling of pesticides
- following storage recommendations of pesticides and equipment
- simulating the disposal of pesticides
- knowing the signs and symptoms of pesticide poisoning
- knowing first aid
- knowing SDS and "right to know"
- knowing how to contact poison control
- interpretating a label
- understanding signage requirements
- knowing how to provide notification requirements
- knowing local, state, and federal regulations.

Demonstration includes simulations of techniques of application and use of equipment.

Teacher Resources:

- 40.1-100. Child Labor, Labor and Employment, Code of Virginia
- Pesticides, Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS)

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are the consequences of improper handling, application, or disposal of pesticides?
- What are the employee’s responsibilities concerning pesticide safety? What are the employer’s responsibilities?
- What are the guidelines to follow for administration of first aid?