Pesticide Safety

Last updated on July 8, 2022

Toxicity and Hazard

General information for pesticide applicators on the hazards and risks of handling pesticides, including acute and chronic toxicity, methods of exposure, and hazard shapes and symbols,

Toxicity and Hazard of Pesticides (PDF)

Personal Protective Equipment

Protective clothing and equipment for pesticide applicators.

Personal Protective Equipment

Pesticide Re-entry Intervals

Requirements for restricted entry intervals following pesticide applications.

Pesticide Re-entry Intervals

Pesticide Restrictions

Food, crop and livestock safety requirements on pesticide labels.

Pesticide Restrictions

Pesticide Residues

Information and resources on maximum residue limits in food and feed.

Pesticide Residues

Resources on Pesticide Safety

Production / Best Practices Guides are available for many commercial crops in British Columbia.

Production / Best Practices Guides

Resources on Pesticide Safety:

Standard practices for pesticide applicators - WorkSafeBC

Pesticide Applicator Certification

Learn more about the Pesticide Applicator Certification process:

Pesticide Applicator Certification

AgSafe is committed to creating a safer working environment for agricultural, landscaping and associated industries.

AgSafe (formerly FARSHA)

WorkSafeBC is dedicated to promoting workplace health and safety.

WorksafeBC

AgriService BC

Have a question? Call or email us.

Toll Free: 1-888-221-7141

E-mail: AgriServiceBC@gov.bc.ca

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