Re: [nafex] Storage of pesticides

[Thomas Olenio <tolenio@sentex.net>]

Hi,

An old chest freezer which opens from the top is a very good storage item
for pesticide.

They are all steel outside, have a tub inside that will catch leaks, and
have safety locks to keep people out.

You can always add a hasp and padlock to make them even more secure.

Once the compressor is shot, you can get these babies for free.

Later,
Tom

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On Thu, 25 Oct 2001, Joe and Ellen Hecksel wrote:

>
> Hi all:
>
> Please excuse the fact that I, and my ISP, were off-line for a while.
> We had some very high winds go through the area and it knocked out
> power.  That probably explains the bounced messages.
>
> An item came up during the bad weather that merits posting to the list.
> One of our barns collapsed in the high wind.  It was the barn I stored
> my pesticides in.  I stored them on a high shelf in Tupperware like
> containers.  The combination of cold temps and falling two-by-sixes
> crushed the containers.  Lumps of wetted pesticide were found 50' and
> 75' ( 15m-to-25m) from the foundation of the barn.  I told the local
> fire department what I had when they showed up.  They helped me locate
> them and dispose of them.
>
> They also requested the name of my insurance company.  I am pretty sure
> they intend to bill them for a "toxic waste" spill.  I do not know if my
> insurance company will cover it.  Time will tell.
>
> So, the bottom line is that toxic chemicals should be secured in locked
> metal cabinets like a gun safe.  Anything less secure will get shredded.
> It might save you an expensive and potentially hazardous experience.
>
> Best regards, Joe
> --
>
>                                     -Joe Hecksel
>                                      Eaton Rapids, Michigan
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