Agri-Crop- Module 5

PD 1586 is also known as _____________.

• Ecological Solid Waste Management Act

• Clean Air Act

• Pollution Control Law

• Environmental Impact Assessment System Law

Republic Act 9003 entitled _____________.

• Ecological Solid Waste Management Act

• Clean Air Act

• Environmental Impact Assessment System Law

• Pollution Control Law

Presidential Decree that mandates Pollution Control.

• PD 984

• PD 1586

• RA 6969

• RA 9003

A law designed to respond to increasing problems associated with toxic chemicals and hazardous and nuclear wastes.

• PD 1586

• RA 9003

• PD 984

• RA 6969

It provides a basis for an integrated waste management regulation starting from waste source to methods of disposal.

• PD 984

• PD 1152

• PD 1586

• RA 9003

________ alerts users to the possibility of poisoning if the substance is swallowed, inhaled or absorbed through the skin.

The Act seeks to protect public health and the environment from unreasonable risks posed by these substances in the Philippines.

Safe Management of chemicals involves:

• correct labeling and packaging

• provision of material safety data sheets (MSDS)

• safe transport, storage, use and disposal of substances

• All of the above

The farmer and/or farm workers responsible for cleaning must adhere as much as possible to the following procedures except:

• Be properly trained on the cleaning procedures

• Water that is used for cleaning must be safe.

• Precautionary statements and mixing instructions might be followed.

• Protect equipment, tools, containers, and fresh vegetables when working with any chemicals.

In cleaning hygienic facilities, the farmer in-charge should follow the following except:

• Rinse floor and drains.

• Remove excess water and allow drying out at room temperature.

• Using low pressure water, rinse the entire floor surface to remove any soil build up.

• If cleaning and/or disinfection chemicals are used, you can mix all the chemicals at once.