Pesticides

With more than 2 billion pounds of pesticides used yearly in the United States, these potentially deadly chemicals can be found almost anywhere. This video on demand course explains the many forms of pesticides, their various properties and toxicities, and strategies for dealing with the environmental hazards presented by pesticides' uncontrolled release. Viewers get a snapshot of the tough decisions to be made when responding to fires where pesticides may be present, and get pointers for containing uncontrolled discharges of these hazardous substances. This comprehensive video explains the life-and-death decisions to be made when dealing with a fire or other emergency situation involving pesticides. This critical training will help first responders keep themselves, their environment and communities safe..