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Almond Facts
JANUARY | FEBRUARY 2016
be removed and stored in a chemical-resistant
container, such as a plastic bag before re-entering
the tractor cab. Growers are encouraged to refer
to the
website for details.
New rules for eyewear require that face and eye
protection gear be worn and for it to bear evidence
of compliance with American National Standard
for Occupational and Education Eye and Face
Protection Devices ANSI Z87.1-2010.
All barrier materials, including gloves, must be 14
mils thick or thicker. DPR offers a Glove Category
Selection Key that addresses Labeling Codes,
Recommended Materials and a Material Code
listing a variety of manufacturers’ materials. All
materials except Laminate and Polyethylene must
be 14 mils thick or thicker.
GOAL 2XL Example
When handling GOAL 2XL, for example, growers can
refer to the recommendations for chemical-resistant
materials for protective equipment for category G on
an EPA chemical resistance category selection chart.
Requirements for handling the chemical vary
according to the situation. Mixers, loaders and
applicators using engineering controls must wear:
long-sleeved shirt and long pants,
shoes plus socks, chemical-
resistant gloves (such as Barrier
Laminate or Viton) when mixing
and loading, and chemical-
resistant apron when mixing and
loading. All other mixers, loaders,
applicators and handlers must
wear: coveralls over long-sleeved
shirt and long pants, chemical-
resistant footwear plus socks,
chemical-resistant gloves (such
as Barrier Laminate or Viton),
chemical-resistant headgear for
overhead exposure, and chemical-
resistant apron when exposed to
the product concentrate.
Chlorpyrifos and
Non-FumigateVOCs
Schroeder reminded the growers
that on July 1, 2015, Chlorpyrifos became a California
Restricted Material with permit conditions to protect
bystanders and surface water.
For details on stewardship principles, the definition
of critical uses, specific risks of Chlorpyrifos and how
to determine if it is needed refer to the DPR website.
Schroeder added that restrictions on high volatile
organic compound (VOC) products continue
for those containing Abamectin, Chlorpyrifos,
Gibberellins, Oxyfluorfen, when used on alfalfa,
almonds, citrus, cotton, grapes, pistachios and
walnuts in the San Joaquin Valley from May 1 to
October 31 through 2017.
Coming toYour Area Soon
Schroeder commented on upcoming requirements
for notifying schools that a restricted material
will be applied within a quarter-mile of a school.
Stanislaus County, for example, offers notification
guidelines and maps of school properties to
growers, including online.
Kelle Schroeder can be reached at Stanislaus
County Department of Agriculture and Weights
and Measures at 209-525-4730 or by email at
The Department’s
website is:
