Over the years, Greess and the Quality Equipment & Spray team has seen a lot of interesting things come up through the repair and purchasing of pest control and landscaping equipment in the shop. After compiling the data and examples he put together a thorough seminar of risks of the Pest Control and Landscape businesses to improve awareness and identify solutions. There are three main types of injuries and safety risks that occur in the pest/weed control sprayer industry: equipment security/truck load acute injuries chemical exposure or spills For more information on Andrew Greess, visit https://www.qspray.com/.

1. Spray Equipment
Safety Training
Protect Yourself & Your Future
Andrew Greess
Pest & Landscape Equipment Expert

2. Today’s Safety Objectives:
- Identify Risks
- Improve Awareness
- Identify Solutions
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3. Protect Yourself & Your Future
Ground Rules:
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4. Protect Yourself & Your Future
Ground Rules:
- Don’t Assume “Common” Sense
- Not Everything Applies to You
- employee/employer
- 1 truck/multiple trucks
- Prioritize: High Value – Easy to Do

5. Today’s Safety Risks Discussion:
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6. Today’s Safety Risks Discussion:
 Vehicle: Equipment Security & Load Stability
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7. Today’s Safety Risks Discussion:
 Vehicle: Equipment Security & Load Stability
 Acute Injuries: Cuts, Scraps, Burns, Slips
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8. Today’s Safety Risks Discussion:
 Vehicle: Equipment Security & Load Stability
 Acute Injuries: Cuts, Scraps, Burns, Slips
 Chemical: Exposure & Spills
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9. Today’s Safety Risks Discussion:
 Vehicle: Equipment Security & Load Stability
 Acute Injuries: Cuts, Scraps, Burns, Slips
 Chemical: Exposure & Spills
 Back Strain
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10. Today’s Safety Risks Discussion:
 Vehicle: Equipment Security & Load Stability
 Acute Injuries: Cuts, Scraps, Burns, Slips
 Chemical: Exposure & Spills
 Back Strain
 Job Site
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11. Vehicle – Equipment Security
Why should you care?
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12. Vehicle – Equipment Security
Why should you care?
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The Nightmare Scenario!

13. Vehicle – Equipment Security
- Protect: Driver
Others on the Road
Equipment
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14. Vehicle – Equipment Security
- Protect: Driver
Others on the Road
Equipment
- Just because it’s in the vehicle,
don’t assume its secure
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15. Vehicle – Equipment Security
- Protect: Driver
Others on the Road
Equipment
- Just because it’s in the vehicle,
don’t assume its secure
- Get in the habit of looking & checking your equipment
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16. Vehicle – Equipment Security
- Protect: Driver
Others on the Road
Equipment
- Just because it’s in the vehicle,
don’t assume its secure
- Get in the habit of looking & checking your equipment
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17. Vehicle – Equipment Security
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18. Vehicle – Equipment Security
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21. Vehicle – Equipment Security
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22. Vehicle – Equipment Security
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23. Vehicle – Equipment Security
- Check: Hand Tools
Backpacks
Toolboxes
Tank straps
Skid sprayers
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24. Vehicle – Equipment Security
- Check: Hand Tools
Backpacks
Toolboxes
Tank straps
Skid sprayers
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25. Vehicle – Equipment Security
- Check: Hand Tools
Backpacks
Toolboxes
Tank straps
Skid sprayers
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26. Vehicle – Equipment Security
- Check: Hand Tools
Backpacks
Toolboxes
Tank straps
Skid sprayers
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27. Vehicle – Equipment Security
- Check: Hand Tools
Backpacks
Toolboxes
Tank straps
Skid sprayers
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28. A Quick Check Prevents Problems:
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29. Vehicle – Equipment Security
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No Spills!

30. Vehicle – Load Stability
 Don’t Overload Vehicles
 Load Affects: Maneuvering, Control & Stopping
 Water in Tank is Significant
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31. Vehicle – Load Stability
- Water in Tank is Significant
 Partial vs. Full Load
 Smaller Vehicles
 Distracted Drivers
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32. Vehicle – Load Stability
 Match Tank Size to Vehicle
 Use Tank Baffles
 Reinforce Good Driving Practices
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33. Acute Injuries – Cuts, Burns, Abrasions
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34. Acute Injuries – Cuts, Burns, Abrasions
- Review Truck/Equipment for:
 Hot
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35. Acute Injuries – Cuts, Burns, Abrasions
- Review Truck/Equipment for:
 Hot
 Moving
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36. Acute Injuries – Cuts, Burns, Abrasions
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37. Acute Injuries – Cuts, Burns, Abrasions
- Review Truck/Equipment for:
 Hot
 Moving
 Rust/Rough/Sharp

38. Acute Injuries – Cuts, Burns, Abrasions
- Review Truck/Equipment for:
 Hot
 Moving
 Rust
 Tight
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39. Acute Injuries – Cuts, Burns, Abrasions
- Review Truck/Equipment for:
 Hot
 Moving
 Rust
 Tight
 Overhang

40. Acute Injuries – Prevent Slips
- Review Truck/Equipment for:
 Easy Up/Down
 Good Access
 Room to Walk
 Anti-Slip Surfaces
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41. Acute Injuries - Prevention
- Existing Equipment
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- New Equipment
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42. Acute Injuries - Prevention
- Existing Equipment
 Encourage techs to report problems
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- New Equipment
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43. Acute Injuries - Prevention
- Existing Equipment
 Encourage techs to report problems
 Supervisor Ride-A-Longs
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- New Equipment
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44. Acute Injuries - Prevention
- Existing Equipment
 Encourage techs to report problems
 Supervisor Ride-A-Longs
 Fix Significant Risks Now
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- New Equipment
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45. Acute Injuries - Prevention
- Existing Equipment
 Encourage techs to report problems
 Supervisor Ride-A-Longs
 Fix Significant Risks Now
 Track Opportunities to Incorporate in Future Equipment
- New Equipment
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46. Acute Injuries - Prevention
- Existing Equipment
 Encourage techs to report problems
 Supervisor Ride-A-Longs
 Fix Significant Risks Now
 Track Opportunities to Incorporate in Future Equipment
- New Equipment
 Continuous Improvement – Steal Ideas
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47. Acute Injuries - Prevention
- Existing Equipment
 Encourage techs to report problems
 Supervisor Ride-A-Longs
 Fix Significant Risks Now
 Track Opportunities to Incorporate in Future Equipment
- New Equipment
 Continuous Improvement – Steal Ideas
 Plan it BEFORE you buy it!
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48. Chemical Issues – Exposure
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49. Chemical Issues – Exposure
- Use Personal Protection Equipment ALL THE TIME
 Not Just When Applying Chemicals
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50. Chemical Issues – Exposure
- Use Personal Protection Equipment ALL THE TIME
 Not Just When Applying Chemicals
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51. Chemical Issues – Exposure
- Use Personal Protection Equipment ALL THE TIME
 Not Just When Applying Chemicals
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52. Chemical Issues – Exposure
- Use Personal Protection Equipment ALL THE TIME
 Not Just When Applying Chemicals
- Prevent Chemical Buildup
 On Equipment
 In Vehicle
 Inspect & Clean
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53. Chemical Issues – Exposure
- Use Personal Protection Equipment ALL THE TIME
 Not Just When Applying Chemicals
- Prevent Chemical Buildup
 On Equipment
 In Vehicle
 Inspect & Clean
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54. Chemical Issues – Exposure
- One more reason to keep it clean!
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55. Chemical Issues – Exposure
- One more reason to keep it clean!
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56. Chemical Issues – Spills
- Fix Small Leaks before they become Big Leaks
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57. Chemical Issues – Spills
- Fix Small Leaks before they become Big Leaks
 Fluids where they are not supposed to be are ALWAYS a problem
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58. Chemical Issues – Spills
- Fix Small Leaks before they become Big Leaks
 Fluids where they are not supposed to be are ALWAYS a problem
 Equipment problems NEVER go away by themselves
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59. Chemical Issues – Spills
- Fix Small Leaks before they become Big Leaks
 Fluids where they are not supposed to be are ALWAYS a problem
 Equipment problems NEVER go away by themselves
 Problems ALWAYS get worse
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60. Chemical Issues – Spills
- Fix Small Leaks before they become Big Leaks
 Fluids where they are not supposed to be are ALWAYS a problem
 Equipment problems NEVER go away by themselves
 Problems ALWAYS get worse
- Train Technicians to anticipate & identify problems
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61. Chemical Issues – Spills
- Fix Small Leaks before they become Big Leaks
 Equipment problems NEVER go away by themselves
 Problems ALWAYS get worse
 Fluids where they are not supposed to be are ALWAYS a problem
- Train Technicians to anticipate & identify problems
- Good Equipment Design can prevent leaks
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62. Chemical Spills – Use Good Valving
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63. Chemical Spills – Use Good Valving
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64. Chemical Spills – Use Good
Valving
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65. Chemical Spills – Use Good Valving
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66. Chemical Spills – Use Good Valving
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67. Chemical Spills – Use Good Valving
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68. Chemical Spills – Hose Issues
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69. Chemical Spills – Hose Issues
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70. Chemical Spills – Hose Issues
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71. Chemical Spills – Hose Issues
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72. Chemical Spills – Hose Issues
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73. Chemical Spills – Hose Issues
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74. Back Strain
- Eliminate unnecessary stretching, straining & lifting
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75. Back Strain
- Eliminate unnecessary stretching, straining & lifting
- Provide easy access to commonly used equipment
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76. Back Strain
- Eliminate unnecessary stretching, straining & lifting
- Provide easy access to commonly used equipment
- Provide equipment appropriate to the employee
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77. Back Strain
- Eliminate unnecessary stretching, straining & lifting
- Provide easy access to commonly used equipment
- Provide equipment appropriate to the employee
- Don’t overfill manual sprayers
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78. Back Strain
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79. Back Strain
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80. Back Strain
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81. Back Strain
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82. Job Site Safety
- Know the hazards before starting
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83. Job Site Safety
- Know the hazards before starting
- 1st Time? Inspect the Site
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84. Job Site Safety
- Know the hazards before starting
- 1st Time? Inspect the Site
- No walking backwards!
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85. Job Site Safety
- Know the hazards before starting
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- No walking backwards!
- Watch for small trip hazards
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86. Job Site Safety
- Know the hazards before starting
- 1st Time? Inspect the Site
- No walking backwards!
- Watch for small trip hazards
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There are no signs!

87. Job Site Safety
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88. Job Site Safety
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90. Job Site Safety
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93. Job Site Safety
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96. Job Site Safety
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97. Job Site Safety
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Hang up & work

98. Summary
(or thank goodness he’s almost done!)
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100. Summary
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101. Safety - Technician
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102. Safety - Technician
- Inspect equipment at the start of your day
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103. Safety - Technician
- Inspect equipment at the start of your day
- Don’t Rush, Cut Corners or Walk Backwards!
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104. Safety - Technician
- Inspect equipment at the start of your day
- Don’t Rush, Cut Corners or Walk Backwards!
- Borrow ideas from colleagues at meetings like this on
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105. Safety - Technician
- Inspect equipment at the start of your day
- Don’t Rush, Cut Corners or Walk Backwards!
- Borrow ideas from colleagues at meetings like this on
- Don’t live with leaks and problems - report promptly
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106. Safety - Technician
- Inspect equipment at the start of your day
- Don’t Rush, Cut Corners or Walk Backwards!
- Borrow ideas from colleagues at meetings like this on
- Don’t live with leaks and problems - report promptly
- Know the job site
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107. Safety - Equipment
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108. Safety - Equipment
- Work with your equipment supplier to design safety in up front
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109. Safety - Equipment
- Work with your equipment supplier to design safety in up front
- Fix serious problems ASAP
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110. Safety - Equipment
- Work with your equipment supplier to design safety in up front
- Fix serious problems ASAP
- Check that your equipment is secured
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111. Safety - Equipment
- Work with your equipment supplier to design safety in up front
- Fix serious problems ASAP
- Check that your equipment is secured
- Continuously improve equipment selection and design
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112. Safety - Equipment
- Work with your equipment supplier to design safety in up front
- Fix serious problems ASAP
- Check that your equipment is secured
- Continuously improve equipment selection and design
- Borrow ideas from colleagues at meetings like this one
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113. Safety Policies & Procedures
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114. Safety Policies & Procedures
- Create a “Safety” culture
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115. Safety Policies & Procedures
- Create a “Safety” culture
- Encourage reporting of problems
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116. Safety Policies & Procedures
- Create a “Safety” culture
- Encourage reporting of problems
- Have regular safety meetings to share ideas
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117. Safety Policies & Procedures
- Create a “Safety” culture
- Encourage reporting of problems
- Have regular safety meetings to share ideas
- Ask Spray Technicians for their ideas on improving safety
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118. Safety Policies & Procedures
- Create a “Safety” culture
- Encourage reporting of problems
- Have regular safety meetings to share ideas
- Ask Spray Technicians for their ideas on improving safety
- Preventative maintenance will reduce safety problems
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119. Safety Policies & Procedures
- Create a “Safety” culture
- Encourage reporting of problems
- Have regular safety meetings to share ideas
- Ask Spray Technicians for their ideas on improving safety
- Preventative maintenance will reduce safety problems
- Retrain technicians on proper equipment operation
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120. Safety Policies & Procedures
- Create a “Safety” culture
- Encourage reporting of problems
- Have regular safety meetings to share ideas
- Ask Spray Technicians for their ideas on improving safety
- Preventative maintenance will reduce safety problems
- Retrain technicians on proper equipment operation
- Managers should perform equipment inspections & ride alongs (pull hose)
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122. Questions?
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