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Pesticides are used to prevent the overpopulation of unwanted pests (insects, fungus, weeds, and bacteria) so that crops can be as healthy and plentiful as possible for the consumer market. Pesticides can be most useful and have several benefits, but they can also be very dangerous if they are not handled properly. In this program you learn about: recommended Personal Protective Equipment, responsibilities of the employer and employee, protecting your surrounding environment and yourself from contamination, mixing and loading pesticides, preventing spills and drifts, and identifying contamination requiring medical attention. This video provides an overview to general safety guidelines for the preparation, handling, and management of pesticide application, and to protect agriculture's most important asset - you. (Spanish) Part 1