There
are a variety of chemicals used in the agricultural industry in the form of
fertilizers, cleaning agents, sterilization agents, and the like. All these substances
have to be utilized with a lot of caution as misuse can lead to detrimental
effects on the health of the user as well as the livestock in the farm. Unfortunately,
it’s very common to see adaptation of bad practices when handling chemicals,
often to an extent of complacency.
Here are a few basic safety tips that should become a common
practice.
- Carefully read the instructions. Research says that most people consistently fail to read the usage and safety instructions written on the packaging of the products before opening them and using them.
- Cover your eyes with goggles when using agricultural chemicals. Not every chemical requires goggles but some chemicals can be very dangerous in case they get into your eye. Irrespective of the severity of the substance, it is best to wear safety gear to keep the product away from your body.
- Keep agricultural chemicals away from your animals and other livestock unless they are specially made for such use. Some animals have a habit of consuming anything they get.
- Use gloves. According to agro chemicals manufacturers company in India, there are two main reasons why you should use gloves. First, it stops chemicals from getting on your hands and then accidentally being transferred to the foodstuffs. Second is because it is not uncommon for our hands to carry abrasions and cuts and that makes for an entry point for chemicals into our bloodstream.
Awareness
of agricultural chemicals among agriculturalists is much higher today than it was
in the past. Even so, a lot of people in the fertilizer
industry in India admit that there is still a lot of scope for
improvement. A great resource for farmers to get the right information is the
internet or to directly consult the manufacturer for correct usage.
