Safety Regulations

As a specialty pest management association, Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment (RISE) provides current and accurate information on issues and research affecting the specialty pesticide industry. RISE publishes the opinions of members and provides legislative viewpoints as it monitors legislative and regulatory issues at the state and federal levels.

• Children's Health at Schools: Why Children are Especially at Risk
• Children's Health in Schools
• Communicating Positive Pest Management Messages - NEW
• Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
• Most Pesticides Are Natural - NEW
• On Target with IPM
• Pest Control Products in America - How Safe?
• Pest Problems are not Child's Play
• Pest-Related Health Risks on the Rise
• Pesticides are Safe: Proving the Unprovable
• Prevent Pest Problems this Season
• What's Behind a Pesticide Label?

Professional Lawn Care Association of America (PLCAA) addresses the laws, regulations, and health and safety of any industry that uses pesticides, and serves as a technical and business management resource.

• Dot Materials of Trade Exemption
• Emergency Procedures (Accidents & Spills)
• Pesticide Selection & Application Procedures
• Safety & Regulatory Practices Checklist
• Storage & Handling of Pesticides
• Tips for a Safer Company

Read about the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and compliance, pesticides and your health, local and federal legislative issues, and other important safety topics in the following news articles.

OSHA "$afety Pays" Program http://www.osha-slc.gov/dts/osta/oshasoft/safetwb.html

OSHA Hazard Awareness Advisor http://www.osha-slc.gov/dts/osta/oshasoft/hazexp.html

OSHA News Room http://www.osha.gov/briefing.html

OSHA Regulations and Compliance Links http://www.osha.gov/comp-links.html

OSHA Respiratory Protection Advisor http://www.osha-slc.gov/SLTC/respiratory_advisor/mainpage.html