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Preparing for fumigation with this checklist

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Mapping out the right fumigation procedure for your infestation will be paramount in getting rid of the pests for good. To do this, you’ll need to consider a few things before employing the use of chemicals. These are as follows:

• Conducting a suitability test
• Holding a conference prior to fumigation
• Applying the fumigation
• Mitigating the risk to persons after its release
• Documenting and monitoring after fumigation

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Fumigation Procedure Checklist

Suitability test

Have you received a written statement from the certified fumigation technician that the premises are suitable for fumigation?

Conference before fumigation

Did you attend the pre-fumigation conference conducted by the certified fumigation technician?

Did you get a copy of the registered label for the fumigant to be used?

Has the certified fumigation technician identified the rooms or containers to be fumigated?

Did the certified fumigation technician describe the method of fumigation?

Has the responsible person indicated the duration of transport?

Have safety precautions been discussed by the certified fumigation supervisor, including symptoms of fumigation exposure, first aid measures, instruction of two employees in the use of respirators and phosphine detection devices, and must rooms or containers that will be fumigated be closed during the entire transport period?

Has the certified fumigation technician provided instructions for ventilating the rooms or containers?

Has the certified fumigation technician provided instructions for retrieval and disposal of the residue containment device (bags, straps, ropes)?

Fumigant Application

Is the recirculation method used?

Did you observe the application of the fumigant?

Did you verify that the correct fumigant dosage was applied?

Did you verify that the certified fumigant technician introduced the fumigant from the factory sealed containers?

Did you verify that the certified fumigant applicator removed the containers from sealed cartons and that they contained the appropriate composition?

Did the certified fumigation applicator apply the fumigant according to the method specified in the conference?

Release after fumigation

Were all openings to rooms or containers closed and sealed after the fumigant was applied?

Has the certified fumigation technician posted or had warning signs posted at all entrances to the fumigated rooms or containers?

Did each warning sign include the date the fumigant was applied, the formulation of the fumigant used, the minimum fumigant residence time, and that the rooms or containers must be kept locked throughout the duration of the transport?

Documentation and monitoring

Has the certified fumigation technician provided a list of areas classified as safe and those classified as unsafe for employees during transport and a checklist of areas to be monitored daily for phosphine spills?

Did you obtain a written statement of fumigation compliance from the certified technician?

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Responsible employee Name & Signature

Certified Fumigation Technician Name & Signature

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