List two safe storage practices for pesticides in a pest control business.

• A. Store in the original containers, segregate by hazard class, and keep in a secure, ventilated area away from food and children.
• B. Store in unmarked containers in a cabinet near food.
• C. Store outdoors in direct sunlight.
• D. Store in a locked cabinet with no labeling.

Answer: (A)

Storing pesticides safely hinges on keeping products identifiable, separated by hazard, and protected from exposure to people and the environment. Keeping them in their original containers with intact labels ensures you know exactly what each bottle contains, along with important handling, first-aid, and storage instructions. Separating by hazard class helps prevent incompatible chemicals from being mixed or causing unexpected reactions, and makes it easier to grab the right product without risk. Keeping the storage area secure and ventilated reduces the chance of theft, tampering, or fumes building up, and placing pesticides away from food and children minimizes the risk of contamination or accidental exposure. Storing in unmarked containers obscures identity and hazards; outdoors in direct sunlight can degrade products and pose weather-related risks; and a locked cabinet with no labeling still leaves you unable to identify contents or hazards, which is unsafe and noncompliant.