Crop Protection Products

Presentation from the 2007, 13th Annual Conference in Toronto, Ontario by Katriona M MacNeil.

This booklet explains how to prevent hantavirus infections and put a risk control program in place. This booklet contains guidelines that apply to any work location where workers may come in contact with infected rodents and their droppings. Click here.

Download this pamphlet, which unfolds into a 9" X 16" poster, outlines the basic rules to follow when applying pesticides. The pamphlet is available with English on one side and French on the other or with English and Punjabi.

Download an accessible factsheet to reduce/prevent the exposure of Indo-Canadian farm workers to on-the-job pesticide poisoning.  

  • Sheet #3 - How to Wash Clothing Used While Spraying Agrochemicals
  • Sheet #6
    • Insecticides for Wheat Midge, Bertha Armyworm, and Diamond Moth Infestation
    • Toxicology Fact Sheets also available for the above
  • Sheet #18 - Skin Health For Farmers
  • Clothing and Protective Equipment - Web or

    • Click here for Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) for agricultural operations.

    Organo-phosphate insecticides are a type of pesticide used to kill or control insects. Download this booklet explaining how OPs affect human health and what employers, supervisors, and workers must do to work safely with OPs. This booklet also deals with OPs labelling, person protective equipment, and employer's, supervisor's and workers' responsibilities.