# 40 C.F.R. § 170.234 (2026): Safe operation of equipment

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P170_S170_234

## Section

- **Citation:** 40 C.F.R. § 170.234 (2026)
- **Heading:** Safe operation of equipment
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 40 CFR: Protection of Environment / Chapter I / Part 170 / Subpart C / § 170.234: § 170.234   Safe operation of equipment.

## Text

(a) The handler employer shall assure that before the handler uses any equipment for mixing, loading, transferring, or applying pesticides, the handler is instructed in the safe operation of such equipment, including, when relevant, chemigation safety requirements and drift avoidance. (b) The handler employer shall assure that, before each day of use, equipment used for mixing, loading, transferring, or applying pesticides is inspected for leaks, clogging, and worn or damaged parts, and any damaged equipment is repaired or is replaced. (c) Before allowing any person to repair, clean, or adjust equipment that has been used to mix, load, transfer, or apply pesticides, the handler employer shall assure that pesticide residues have been removed from the equipment, unless the person doing the cleaning, repairing, or adjusting is a handler employed by the agricultural or commercial pesticide handling establishment. If pesticide residue removal is not feasible, the handler employer shall assure that the person who repairs, cleans, or adjusts such equipment is informed: (1) That such equipment may be contaminated with pesticides. (2) Of the potentially harmful effects of exposure to pesticides. (3) Of the correct way to handle such equipment.

## Nearby sections

- [40 C.F.R. § 170.202 (2026) § 170.202   Applicability of this subpart.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P170_S170_202.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 170.203 (2026) § 170.203   Exceptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P170_S170_203.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 170.204 (2026) § 170.204   Exemptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P170_S170_204.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 170.210 (2026) § 170.210   Restrictions during applications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P170_S170_210.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 170.222 (2026) § 170.222   Providing specific information about applications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P170_S170_222.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 170.224 (2026) § 170.224   Notice of applications to agricultural employers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P170_S170_224.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 170.230 (2026) § 170.230   Pesticide safety training for handlers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P170_S170_230.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 170.232 (2026) § 170.232   Knowledge of labeling and site-specific information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P170_S170_232.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 170.234 (2026) § 170.234   Safe operation of equipment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P170_S170_234.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 170.235 (2026) § 170.235   Posted pesticide safety information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P170_S170_235.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 170.240 (2026) § 170.240   Personal protective equipment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P170_S170_240.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 170.250 (2026) § 170.250   Decontamination.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P170_S170_250.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 170.260 (2026) § 170.260   Emergency assistance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P170_S170_260.md)

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