Section 20-2313. PROTECTION OF PESTICIDE HANDLERS AND APPLICATORS

 

2313.1 Each applicator required to be licensed under this chapter shall acquaint those working under his or her direct supervision with the hazards involved in the use of pesticides generally and specific hazards set forth on the labeling of the pesticides to be used, and instruct the employees on the proper steps to avoid these hazards.

 

2313.2 Each applicator required to be licensed under this chapter shall provide the necessary safety equipment and protective clothing for the protection of all employees under his or her supervision as set forth on the pesticide labeling.

 

2313.3 Each applicator required to be licensed under this chapter shall inform those working under his or her direct supervision of any appropriate reentry requirements, and to provide the necessary protective clothing or apparatus if premature reentry is necessary.

 

2313.4If the applicator is not the owner or manager, the pesticide operator shall have ultimate responsibility for providing safety equipment and protective clothing.

 

 

authority

Section 12(a) of the Pesticide Operations Act of 1977, effective April 18, 1978 (D.C. Law 2-70; D.C. Official Code § 8-411(a) (2013 Repl.)); Section 11(a) of the Pesticide Education and Control Amendment Act of 2012, effective October 23, 2012 (D.C. Law 19-191; D.C. Official Code § 8-440(a) (2013 Repl.)); Section 103(b)(1)(B)(ii)(II) of the District Department of the Environment Establishment Act of 2005, effective February 15, 2006 (D.C. Law 16-51; D.C. Official Code § 8-151.03(b)(1)(B)(ii)(II) (2013 Repl.)); the Brownfields Revitalization Amendment Act of 2010 (Brownfields Act), effective April 8, 2011 (D.C. Law 18-369; D.C. Official Code §§ 8-631.01 et seq. (2013 Repl.)); and Mayor’s Order 98-47, dated April 15, 1998, as amended by Mayor’s Order 2006-61, dated June 14, 2006.

source

Final Rulemaking published at 62 DCR 3340 (March 20, 2015).