3717-1-07.1(C) Poisonous or toxic materials: operational supplies and applications

Conditions of use. Poisonous or toxic materials are to be:

(1)

Used according to:

(a)

Law and this chapter;

(b)

Manufacturer's use directions included in labeling, and, for a pesticide, manufacturer's label instructions that state that use is allowed in a food service operation, retail food establishment, or food handling or processing areas;

(c)

The conditions of licensing, if licensing is needed, for use of the pest control materials; and

(d)

Additional conditions that may be established by the regulatory authority; and

(2)

Applied so that:

(a)

A hazard to employees or other persons is not constituted; and

(b)

Contamination including toxic residues due to drip, drain, fog, splash or spray on food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service articles, and single-use articles is prevented, and this is achieved by:

(i)

Removing the items;

(ii)

Covering the items with impermeable covers; or

(iii)

Taking other appropriate preventive actions; and

(iv)

Cleaning and sanitizing equipment and utensils after the application.

(3)

A general use pesticide, other than for incidental use, or a restricted use pesticide is to be applied only by a commercial applicator licensed as specified under section 921.06 of the Revised Code, or a trained service person under the direct supervision of the commercial applicator. "Incidental use" means the application of a general use pesticide on an occasional, isolated, site-specific basis in order to avoid immediate personal harm. "Incidental use" does not mean regular, routine, or maintenance application of a general use pesticide.