Pesticide warning signs: greenhouse door handle

Idea...

A pesticide handler was preparing to apply pesticides in a greenhouse room. He posted the large warning sign on the door. Then an employee entered and claimed that he did not see the sign. Since the signs have covered the door handle, no one has entered a posted restricted area.

Setup & use

• Use the full size (14" width  x 16" height) warning sign.
• Cut a slot in the warning sign just big enough to slip over the fixed staple.
• Install the fixed staple to the door.
• Slip the sign over the staple and insert the linchpin.

Supplies

• Warning sign (16" H x 14" W), stiff and waterproof
• Linchpin
• Fixed staple with screws

PERC Worker Protection Standard Guide

Pesticide Educational Resources Collaborative (PERC) 

• WPS Guide Posting Warning Signs

Worker Protection Standard 

Federal

• 40 CFR 170.405b Entry restrictions associated with pesticide applications (b) Enclosed space production pesticide applications.
• 40 CFR 170.407 Entry Restrictions associate with pesticide applications (employees of the operation only).
• 40 CFR 170.409 Oral and posted notification of worker entry restrictions.

Washington State (Washington Administrative Code)

• WAC 16-233-111 Entry restriction associated with pesticide applications—40 C.F.R., § 170.405
• WAC 16-233-116 Worker entry restrictions after pesticide applications—40 C.F.R., § 170.407.
• WAC-16-233-121 Oral and posted notification of worker entry restrictions—40 C.F.R., § 170.409.

Oregon State (Oregon Administrative Rules)

• OARs 437-004-6000, 170.1 - 170.260 Subdivision W, Worker Protection Standard
• OAR 170.405 Entry restrictions associated with pesticide application
• OAR 170.407  Worker entry restrictions after pesticide applications
• OAR 170.409 Oral and posted notification of worker entry restrictions