Integrated Pest Management (Ipm) Safety

How to Run a Safe and Compliant IPM Program

What you'll learn

Learn the basic requirements of an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program.

Understand the concept of using the least effective pesticide to mitigate the health and environmental impacts of pesticide usage.

Learn the requirements for posting and notification for when you perform pesticide applications, including emergency applications.

Learn what pesticides you can use, and which ones are illegal or exempt from use.

Learn what usage information to track for your records, and how to submit your annual report to the Department of Pesticide Regulations (DPR).

Learn how hazard communication relates to IPM, including safety data sheets and labels for your pesticides.

Learn what NOT to do when applying pesticides.

Understand the important of wearing PPE, including respirators.

Learn how to treat someone who is exposed to pesticides

Learn what the medical surveillance program is and how it relates to IPM

Learn how to track pests

Learn how to remove contaminated gloves without exposing yourself to hazardous pesticides.

Requirements

No experience necessary. Everyone welcome.

Description

"Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Safety" is an essential online course designed for those involved in managing or overseeing an IPM program in California. This course will provide you with a thorough understanding of the regulations and best practices to ensure a safe and effective pest control strategy that complies with California laws.The course begins by defining what IPM is and explaining the Healthy Schools Act of 2000, which sets the foundational guidelines for safely managing pests in school environments. You'll learn about the necessary notifications, postings, and annual reporting required under IPM to maintain transparency, safety, and regulatory compliance.We will dive into the types of pesticides, focusing on understanding which ones are legal to use under California regulations and which are not. You will learn about the hazards associated with pesticides, including the health risks, such as exposure to toxic chemicals, and the methods by which pesticides can enter the body. We cover the relationship between IPM and hazard communication, including proper labeling and the importance of having up-to-date safety data sheets for all pesticides in use.The course then covers critical safety measures, including the necessity of operating eye-wash stations and knowing their locations. You will learn the importance of understanding how to treat someone exposed to pesticides and providing first aid.Proper use and selection of personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirators, along with training and fit-testing requirements, are also thoroughly covered. This section is linked to the importance of a medical surveillance program and why regular monitoring of workers’ health is crucial. The importance of proper decontamination procedures, such as removing contaminated clothing and ensuring it does not contaminate vehicles or homes, is emphasized to protect workers’ families from secondary exposure.We will discuss the practical aspects of running an IPM program, including effective methods for tracking pests, using engineering controls, and developing safe work practices to limit pesticide exposure. This includes going into detail about what NOT to do when applying pesticides, including behaviors that could lead to exposure to employees, student populations, the community as a whole, and the local environment.Finally, you'll gain practical skills in safely managing pesticides, including a section on the Duck Dive method for removing contaminated gloves without exposing yourself to harmful chemicals.By the end of this course, you will have a well-rounded understanding of the intricacies involved in running a safe and compliant IPM program, from regulatory knowledge to hands-on safety practices, ensuring the protection of all individuals involved and the environment.We are a successful risk control and safety firm with decades of experience in the industry. Our course is prepared and led by our in-house industry experts utilizing practices applied in the field. Enroll today and stay ahead in prioritizing health and safety in the ever-evolving landscape of occupational hazards.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Welcome

Lecture 2 What is IPM

Lecture 3 IPM Pesticides

Lecture 4 Postings

Lecture 5 Notifications

Lecture 6 Emergency Notifications

Lecture 7 When Not to Apply

Lecture 8 The List

Lecture 9 Annual Report

Lecture 10 Approved Chemicals

Lecture 11 Hazard Communication

Lecture 12 Read the SDS

Lecture 13 Labels

Lecture 14 Eye Wash Stations

Lecture 15 Don't Do This

Lecture 16 Clothing

Lecture 17 Decontamination

Lecture 18 Hazards of Pesticides

Lecture 19 Entry Routes

Lecture 20 Respiratory Protection

Lecture 21 Medical Survelliance

Lecture 22 Seeking Medical Attention

Lecture 23 Tracking Pests

Lecture 24 Thank You

Section 2: Glove Removal

Lecture 25 Free Glove Removal Lesson

Administrators and department heads responsible for the implementation of an IPM program, particularly at school school districts.,Supervisors and workers involved in the application of pesticides.,Anyone who works around pesticides or at job sites where pesticides may be applied.