Core Topic Issue: Pesticide Storage Security

Pesticide applicators and dealers must be aware of how their pesticides and pesticide application equipment are stored. Also, they must consider the security of their storage areas to guard against unauthorized use that could have tragic consequences.

Articles and Worksheets

• Pesticide and Fertilizer Storage and Handling, Pennsylvania Farm-A-Syst: Farm Evaluation System
  When used properly, pesticides and fertilizers are effective crop management tools. However, these chemicals can endanger water quality and human health if they are not properly stored and handled. This worksheet evaluates your Farm pesticide and fertilizer program.
• Pesticide Storage and Security, Penn State Pesticide Education Program
  This article describes the proper procedures for storing pesticides and application equipment. Correct storage is important in preventing vandalism, theft, or the possible misuse of products. Details on storage space, location, construction, environment, security, and safe practices are provided.

Security Information Websites

• Chemical Emergencies: About Chemical Emergencies, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  Information about how to protect yourself and your family in a chemical emergency. This website also contains links to specific chemical fact sheets, health information for chemicals by injury type, and a robust list of other related resources.
• Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
  The Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) program identifies and regulates high-risk chemical facilities to ensure they have security measures in place to reduce the risks associated with these chemicals.
• Knowing and Understanding Potential Security Threats, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
  The Environmental Protection agency is issuing this Alert to all pesticide industry organization, facilities, and handlers as a precaution during this heightened state of security awareness.