Environmental & Personal Safety
Regardless of product being used, be a good environmental steward and pay attention to leaving recommended buffer zones between sensitive environmental areas such as water bodies and riparian areas. If the recommendation calls for a 30 meter buffer zone, leave 35 metres just to be on the safe side.
At all times be alert to nearby susceptible crops and don't spray under windy conditions.
Spraying is not a spectator sport. Don't spray near yards where people are present. And adopt a good-neighbour policy of letting neighbouring farmers and households know when you plan to be spraying in their area.
And pay attention to your own personal safety. Always wear recommended gear when working with chemicals. And when finished, keep any contaminated clothing away from other household laundry and wash immediately. Some farm operations keep a separate washer and dryer in the shop or garage just for cleaning work clothes.