SPECIALTY CHEMICALS: Storage Pointers

If you transport, store or apply pesticides, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture provides these helpful tips to circumvent any problems.

• Security measures should make it as difficult as possible for a troublemaker to tamper
   with your chemicals or facility.
• Keep chemical storage areas secure and locked where fire codes permit.
• Keep an updated and accurate inventory of all chemicals in your possession.
• Restricted-use pesticide sales must be documented according to applicable regulations. Expect to provide these records to authorities upon request.
• Walk the perimeter of your chemical storage areas daily and look for signs of tampering.
• Remind employees to report any unusual activity to their supervisors.
• Lock and/or secure all application equipment when not in use.
• Be suspicious of unusual purchases and odd behavior by employees or customers.
• Consider background checks on new employees.
• Restrict access of non-employees (delivery people, maintenance personnel, etc.) to your facilities.
• Invite local law enforcement to review your security measures.
• Routinely review, update and exercise your emergency response plan procedures.
• Report any unusual activity or threat to your local law enforcement office.