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Interactive Safety SurveyInteractive Safety Survey
MSU Pesticide Education ProgramMSU Pesticide Education Program
20102010
How many years have you been How many years have you been applying pesticides?applying pesticides?
5 y
ears
or l
ess
5 –
10
year
s
10
– 20
yea
rs
Ove
r 20
year
s
0% 0%0%0%
1.1. 5 years or less5 years or less
2.2. 5 – 10 years5 – 10 years
3.3. 10 – 20 years10 – 20 years
4.4. Over 20 yearsOver 20 years
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Compare yourself to previous Compare yourself to previous surveys across Montana.surveys across Montana.
According to 2009 surveys, Montana’s private According to 2009 surveys, Montana’s private applicators are very experienced. Over 66% of applicators are very experienced. Over 66% of the private applicators surveyed had over 10 the private applicators surveyed had over 10 years experience. years experience.
How many years have you been applying pesticides?
17%
17%
21%
45%5 years or less
5 – 10 years
10 – 20 years
Over 20 years
Which chemical do you primarily Which chemical do you primarily use?use?
Gly
phosat
e
Chlo
rpyr
ifos
Car
baryl
2, 4
-D
Pic
lora
m
Am
inopyr
alid
Oth
er h
erbic
ides
Oth
er in
sect
icides
0% 0% 0% 0%0%0%0%0%
1.1. GlyphosateGlyphosate2.2. ChlorpyrifosChlorpyrifos3.3. CarbarylCarbaryl4.4. 2, 4-D2, 4-D5.5. PicloramPicloram6.6. AminopyralidAminopyralid7.7. Other herbicidesOther herbicides8.8. Other insecticidesOther insecticides
Compare yourself to previous Compare yourself to previous surveys across Montana.surveys across Montana.
75% of applicators surveyed indicated the chemical they primarily used 75% of applicators surveyed indicated the chemical they primarily used was either 2,4-D, picloram, or glyphosate. 1 out of every 3 applicators was either 2,4-D, picloram, or glyphosate. 1 out of every 3 applicators surveyed predominantly used 2,4-D.surveyed predominantly used 2,4-D.
Which chemical do you primarily use?
18% 0%
3%
24%
6%
11% 5%
33%
Glyphosate
Chlorpyrifos
Carbaryl
2, 4-D
Picloram
Aminopyralid
Other herbicides
Other insecticides
Do you wear gloves when mixing Do you wear gloves when mixing pesticides?pesticides?
Wea
r glo
ves
while m
i...
Do n
ot wea
r glo
ves
w...
0%0%
0
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1.1. Wear gloves while Wear gloves while mixing.mixing.
2.2. Do not wear gloves while Do not wear gloves while mixing.mixing.
Compare yourself to previous Compare yourself to previous surveys across Montana.surveys across Montana.
Most (94%) surveyed wore gloves while Most (94%) surveyed wore gloves while mixing pesticides. Gloves should always be mixing pesticides. Gloves should always be worn while mixing pesticides.worn while mixing pesticides.
Do you wear gloves when mixing pesticides?
6%
94%
Wear gloves whilemixing.
Do not wear gloveswhile mixing.
Do you wear PPE that is Do you wear PPE that is requiredrequired on the on the product label while applying pesticides?product label while applying pesticides?
Wea
r rec
omm
ended
...
Do n
ot wea
r rec
omm
...
Whe
n spra
ying I
did n
..
0% 0%0%
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1.1. Wear recommended Wear recommended PPE while applying PPE while applying pesticidespesticides
2.2. Do not wear Do not wear recommended PPE recommended PPE while applying while applying pesticidespesticides
3.3. When spraying I did When spraying I did not know what was not know what was recommended on the recommended on the product label.product label.
Compare yourself to previous Compare yourself to previous surveys across Montana.surveys across Montana.
47% of applicators do not wear required PPE.47% of applicators do not wear required PPE. 1 in 10 applicators do not even know the 1 in 10 applicators do not even know the
product label requirements on PPE. product label requirements on PPE.
Do you wear PPE that is required on the product label while applying pesticides?
42%
47%
11%
Wear requiredPPE whileapplyingpesticides
Do not wearrequired PPEwhile applyingpesticides
While applyingpesticides, didnot know whatwas on theproduct label
Have you had a spill during the Have you had a spill during the mixing or applying of pesticides in mixing or applying of pesticides in
the field?the field?
Yes N
o
0%0%
1.1. YesYes
2.2. NoNo
One out of four applicators surveyed had a One out of four applicators surveyed had a pesticide spill at some point in their career. pesticide spill at some point in their career.
Compare yourself to previous Compare yourself to previous surveys across Montana.surveys across Montana.
Have you had a spill during the mixing or applying of pesticides in
the field?
27%
73%
Yes
No
Have you repaired your spray Have you repaired your spray equipment while making an equipment while making an
application?application?
Yes N
o
0%0%
1.1. YesYes
2.2. NoNo
Compare yourself to previous Compare yourself to previous surveys across Montana.surveys across Montana.
89% of applicators surveyed had breakdowns 89% of applicators surveyed had breakdowns in the field. Always plan on breakdowns and in the field. Always plan on breakdowns and minimize exposure while repairing spray minimize exposure while repairing spray equipment while wearing proper PPE. equipment while wearing proper PPE.
Have you repaired your spray equipment while making an
application?
89%
11%
Yes No
Have you smoked or taken a pinch of Have you smoked or taken a pinch of chew during a pesticide application?chew during a pesticide application?
Yes N
o
0%0%
1.1. YesYes
2.2. NoNo
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Compare yourself to previous Compare yourself to previous surveys across Montana.surveys across Montana.
1/5 applicators surveyed smoked or chewed during application 1/5 applicators surveyed smoked or chewed during application of pesticides in Montana. Chewing and smoking while of pesticides in Montana. Chewing and smoking while applying pesticides increases exposure to pesticides and may applying pesticides increases exposure to pesticides and may result in pesticide poisoning.result in pesticide poisoning.
Have you smoked or taken a pinch of chew during a pesticide application?
20%
80%
Yes
No
Have you eaten during the mixing or Have you eaten during the mixing or application of pesticides?application of pesticides?
Yes N
o
0%0%
1.1. YesYes
2.2. NoNo
0
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Compare yourself to previous Compare yourself to previous surveys across Montana.surveys across Montana.
Alarmingly, 25% of applicators surveyed ingested food while applying Alarmingly, 25% of applicators surveyed ingested food while applying pesticides without washing hands prior! This increases exposure pesticides without washing hands prior! This increases exposure dramatically and may be extremely dangerous. This may lead to acute or dramatically and may be extremely dangerous. This may lead to acute or chronic pesticide poisoning.chronic pesticide poisoning.
Have you eaten during the mixing or application of
pesticides?
25%
75%
Yes
No
Did you remove gloves while Did you remove gloves while repairing equipment?repairing equipment?
Rem
oved
glove
s whil.
..
Wor
e glo
ves
while re
p...
Nev
er w
ore g
love
s to
...
Glo
ves
wer
e not r
e...
0% 0%0%0%
1.1. Removed gloves while Removed gloves while repairing equipment.repairing equipment.
2.2. Wore gloves while Wore gloves while repairing equipment.repairing equipment.
3.3. Never wore gloves to Never wore gloves to begin with.begin with.
4.4. Gloves were not Gloves were not recommended on the recommended on the product label.product label.
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Compare yourself to previous Compare yourself to previous surveys across Montana.surveys across Montana.
70% of all applicators surveyed removed gloves at some point 70% of all applicators surveyed removed gloves at some point in their career while repairing spray equipment.in their career while repairing spray equipment.
9% never wore gloves to begin with.9% never wore gloves to begin with.
Did you remove gloves while repairing equipment?
70%
19%
9% 2%
Removed gloves while repairing equipment.
Wore gloves while repairing equipment.
Never wore gloves to begin with.
Gloves were not recommended on the product label.
Have you ever been effected by Have you ever been effected by pesticides?pesticides?
No
Yes
, mild
Sym
ptom
s
Yes
, mis
sed W
ork
Yes
, wen
t to D
r.
0% 0%0%0%
1.1. NoNo
2.2. Yes, mild Yes, mild SymptomsSymptoms
3.3. Yes, missed WorkYes, missed Work
4.4. Yes, went to Dr.Yes, went to Dr.
Compare yourself to previous Compare yourself to previous surveys across Montana.surveys across Montana.
31% of private applicators surveyed have been at least mildly 31% of private applicators surveyed have been at least mildly poisoned by pesticides. Always minimize bad habits while poisoned by pesticides. Always minimize bad habits while wearing recommended PPE to minimize exposure.wearing recommended PPE to minimize exposure.
Have you ever been effected by pesticides?
69%
26%
1%
4%
No Yes, mild SymptomsYes, missed Work Yes, went to Dr.
ContactContact
Save session and send to MSU PEP. More Save session and send to MSU PEP. More information regarding statewide surveys can be information regarding statewide surveys can be
obtained at:obtained at:
MSU Pesticide Education ProgramMSU Pesticide Education Program119 Linfield Hall119 Linfield Hall
Montana State UniversityMontana State UniversityBozeman, MT 59717Bozeman, MT [email protected]@montana.edu
(406)994-5067(406)994-5067