Training for good use and safe handling of pesticides:

We organize, coordinate and collaborate as trainers in lectures on good use and safe handling of pesticides, and in the making of aid material. Training on good use and safe handling of pesticides is an obligation of the companies according to stipulations of NOM-033-FITO-1995 and NOM-034-FITO-1995, regarding the Function Initiation Notice as a company in its various businesses before the SAGARPA. Likewise, it acts as a factor to comply with engagements established in FAO's International Code of Conduct for the Handling of Agrochemicals.

Training is addressed to farmers or personnel who handle pesticides when transported, stored, mixed and applied.

Training issues we offer are:

Level 1

• Definition of pesticides.
• Identification of the risk it represents, by the toxicological stripe color.
• Classification according to its use.
• Classification according to its formulation.
• Where and how we can have contact with pesticides?
• Ways it can get into our body.
• Health risks due to exposure to pesticides: immediate or acute effects and chronic or long term effect.
• Intoxication signs and symptoms due to pesticides.
• First aid and how to get emergency medical assistance.
• General prevention measures.
• Employer's obligations and workers' rights according to NOM-003-STPS-1999.

• Description and interpretation of pesticides' labels.
• Importance of correct use, maintenance and storage of personal protection gear.
• Safe handling (before, during and after) and control techniques to avoid inappropriate and careless use of pesticides.
• Environmental impact concepts.
• Excellent transportation and storage.