Checklist for Retail Pesticide Vendors

Inspection Items	Legislation		Y*	N*	Corrective Action / Comments
Date	Act	Reg.*
Management Responsibilities
Worker training on safe handling, use, storage		G* 59
Pesticide Handling
Procedure for cleanup and disposal of spill or leak		G 59 (a)
Spill cleanup kit available
MSDS in accessible location (recommendation only as pesticides are presently excluded from the requirement for MSDS and label under WHMIS)	42(2)
Personal Protection
Hand washing facility available		G 6 (1)
Impermeable gloves available (the main route of absorption of pesticides is through the skin on the hands)		G 42 (a)
Impermeable boots available in case of spill cleanup		G 42 (b)
Emergency Response
First aid kit available		G 12 (1)
Worker(s) trained in first aid		G 12 (6)
Eye wash facility available		G 11 (1)
Emergency response procedure		G 14 (1) (e)
Emergency telephone number(s) available
Pesticide Display
Pesticide display recommended at least 3 meters (10 ft.) away from permanent work stations. This is a recommendation for the comfort and protection of employees who must work near the pesticide display
Pesticides stored separate from food products (to minimize contamination)
Pesticides protected from elements (sun, rain, etc.)
Ventilation considerations
Pesticide Storage
Ventilation considerations		G* 20 (1)
Access to stored material		G 113 (1)
Stability of stored material		G 62