5E-9.034. Direct Supervision

(1) Licensed applicators are responsible for the pesticide use activities and actions of individuals under their direct supervision and shall be in a location from which they can physically arrive on site before or during pesticide use, if and when their presence is needed. The licensed applicator must be immediately available for verbal communication with persons under his or her immediate supervision to provide direction and instruction during all times pesticides are being used.

(2) The following instruction and training shall be provided by the licensed applicator to each unlicensed individual prior to such individual engaging in the use of any pesticide for which pesticide applicator licensure is required:

(a) The safety procedures and precautions to be followed in using the product;

(b) The need to properly wear and maintain any personal protective equipment required;

(c) The common signs and symptoms of pesticide poisoning;

(d) The dangers of eating, drinking or smoking while using pesticides;

(e) The need to wash clothing and bathe after working with pesticides;

(f) The name and location of a nearby medical facility that can provide emergency treatment for pesticide poisoning; and

(g) How and under what circumstances to contact the licensed applicator under whose direct supervision the unlicensed individual is working.

(3) Subsection 5E-9.034(2), F.A.C., does not apply to pesticide use subject to regulation under the worker protection standard referenced in Rule 5E-2.039, F.A.C.

Rulemaking Authority 487.1585(1), 570.07(23) FS. Law Implemented 487.1585(1) FS. History–New 6-9-94, Amended 7-2-95, 2-21-02.