Which items should be stored at the pesticide storage site?

• A. Spill clean up kit and emergency PPE
• B. First aid kit and spare gloves
• C. Fire extinguisher and weather radio
• D. Batteries and hoses

Answer: (A)

Preparing to respond quickly to spills and exposure is essential at a pesticide storage site. A spill clean up kit gives you the tools to immediately contain and clean up a spill, limiting environmental contamination and exposure. Emergency PPE provides the necessary protection for anyone handling a spill or dealing with a potential exposure—chemical-resistant gloves, goggles, respirator, and protective clothing—so workers can operate safely until the area is decontaminated. These items directly address the most immediate risks in storage situations: spills and the hazards pesticides pose to skin, eyes, and lungs. Other safety items are valuable for general emergencies, but they don’t offer the same direct, on-site spill response and exposure protection that this combination provides.