Waste Segregation Plan

Waste Segregation Plan
Cleaning, Storing and Waste Management
Protect Tools from the Elements
Blades such as electric hedge trimmer blades, hoe, shovel, and other
metal surfaces can be sprayed with lubricant oil. Spray the blades then turn
them on to make sure oil works into all areas. All electrical and petrol
gardening equipment need to be covered over with a blanket or sheet if kept in
the shed. This will prevent dust and dirt getting to them.
General Cleaning Procedures:
The farmer and/or farm workers responsible for cleaning must adhere as much
as possible to the following procedures:
 Be properly trained on the cleaning procedures

 Develop a cleaning program and schedule according to the recommended
frequency and the cleaning program should be monitored to ensure its
effectiveness.
 Cleaning must not take place while fresh vegetables are being harvested,
packed, handled and stored.
 Water that is used for cleaning must be safe.
 The cleaning of equipment, tools and containers must take place in a
designated area away from field and the storage of agricultural inputs and
fresh vegetables.
 When using cleaning and disinfection chemicals, the farmer and/or farm
workers must become familiar with the instruction use of these products.
 Strictly adhere to all precautionary statements and mixing instructions.
 Protect equipment, tools, containers and fresh vegetables when working with
any chemicals.
Cleaning re-usable containers:
The farmer and/or farm workers responsible for cleaning re-usable

containers must adhere as much as possible to the following procedures:
 Remove as much as possible plant debris, soil and residues of any kind, use
a brush or appropriate tool when necessary.
 Inspect containers for physical damage which might injure, spoil and
contaminate fresh vegetables, if found, repair them. Inspect containers for
any missed plant debris, soil and residues, if found, re-clean.
 If cleaning and/or disinfection chemicals are used, follow label instructions
for mixing.
 Rinse containers with clean water.
 When possible, containers should be placed under the full sun for rapid
drying.
 Store re-usable containers properly to avoid contamination.
Cleaning equipment, tools and garbage cans:
The farmer and/or farm workers responsible for cleaning the equipment
(e.g. tables, racks,plastic sheet, etc.), tools (e.g. secateurs, knifes, brushes, etc.)
and garbage cans must adhere as much as possible to the following
procedures:
 Remove as much as possible plant debris, soil and residues of any kind, use
a brush or another appropriate tool when necessary.
 Inspect equipment for physical damage which might injure, spoil and
contaminate fresh vegetables, if found, repair them.
 Inspect equipment, tools and garbage cans for any missed plant debris, soil
and residues, if found, clean again.
for mixing.
 As required, apply cleaning materials such as detergent and/or disinfection
chemicals, and ensure that no spots are missed.
 Rinse with safe water, if there are parts of the equipment that cannot be
rinsed with water, use a clean wet towel and follow the same procedures for
cleaning.
 Ensure that small equipment and tools do not touch the ground floor after
the cleaning procedures.
 When possible place in the full sun for rapid drying.
 Store equipment and tools properly to avoid contamination.
Cleaning areas for handling and storing fresh produce:
The farmer and/or farm workers responsible for cleaning these areas
must adhere as much as possible to the following procedures:
 Unplug any electrical equipment and if possible, cover with plastic electrical
motors, electrical boxes, connections, light fixtures, etc. do not use packaging
materials for this task.
 Remove trash and any accumulated plant debris from the floors.
 Using low pressure water to:
o Rinse the entire ceiling infrastructure and light fixtures to remove
any dust and soil build up.
o Rinse walls, windows and doors from the top downward
o Rinse the entire floor surface to remove any soil build up. Be
careful not to splash water onto the equipment.
 If necessary, scrub areas with brush and cleaning materials such as
detergent, and ensure that no spots are missed.
 After scrubbing areas with cleaning materials, rinse surface areas as
described previously wash out drains; be careful of not splashing water onto
equipment’s.
for mixing.
Cleaning hygienic facilities:
The farmer and/or farm workers responsible for cleaning hygienic

facilities must adhere as much as possible to the following procedures:
 Pick up trash from the floors and put in trash can.

 By using the proper detergent, clean toilets, sinks and any other fixtures.
 Using low pressure water, rinse the entire floor surface to remove any soil
build up.
for mixing.
 As required, apply cleaning materials or disinfection chemicals to entire floor
surface area, scrub areas with brush if needed, and ensure that no spots are
missed.
 Rinse floor and drains.
 Remove excess water and allow drying out at room temperature.
 Ensure that hygienic facilities have enough toilet paper, soap and disposable
towel.
Technique in storing chemicals
Chemicals are used on farms for a variety of purposes. The safe

management of chemicals requires access to information and responsible
action. Manufacturers, suppliers and users of farm chemicals all have an
important role to play. Chemical substances present different types of risks to
people‘s health, safety and the environment. For this reason there are different
laws controlling them. The purpose of these laws is to ensure that chemicals
are used safely and efficiently so that risks to human health, the environment
and damage to property are minimized.
Safe Management of chemicals involves:
 correct labeling and packaging;

 provision of material safety data sheets (MSDS);
 safe transport, storage, use and disposal of substances.
Labeling and Packaging of Chemicals
Chemicals must be supplied in packages that are correctly labeled and

suitable for the substance. Information provided on the label will depend on
the type of substance and the risks associated with it. Items to look for are:
1. Signal words such as ‗CAUTION‘, ‗POISON‘ or ‗DANGEROUS POISON‘,

used for scheduled poisons – a signal word alerts users to the possibility of
poisoning if the substance is swallowed, inhaled or absorbed through the
skin.
2. The Dangerous Goods (ADG) diamond if there is an immediate risk to health

or safety e.g. flammable liquids.
3. Risk phrases describing the type of health effects e.g. ‗irritating the skin‘,
and safety phrases stating precautions for safe handling, storage, spills,
disposal and fire e.g. ‗keep away from combustible material‘ Ensure that
containers remain labeled Farmers must ensure that the original labels
remain on containers of substances. If a substance is poured into a second
container such as a spray tank then that container must be labeled with the
product name and appropriate risk and safety phrases. These can generally
be copied from the parent container. Labeling is not necessary if a substance
is used immediately and its container is thoroughly cleaned.
There are good reasons for ensuring that proper containers and
appropriate labels are used, including:
• Using food containers to store poisons can result in poisoning due to

accidental swallowing.
• Insurance companies may question liability if something goes wrong and an
unlabeled container has been the cause of an incident.
• Produce cannot be exported if maximum residue limits are exceeded labels
provide advice on permitted use and withholding periods for agricultural and
veterinary chemicals.
ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS
Presidential Decree (PD) 1152, ―the Philippine Environmental Code,‖ which

took effect in 1977, provides a basis for an integrated waste management
regulation starting from waste source to methods of disposal. PD 1152 has
further mandated specific guidelines to manage municipal wastes (solid and
liquid), sanitary landfill and incineration, and disposal sites in the Philippines.
In 1990, the Philippine Congress enacted the Toxic Substances, Hazardous and
Nuclear Wastes Control Act, commonly known as Republic Act (RA) 6969, a law
designed to respond to increasing problems associated with toxic chemicals
and hazardous and nuclear wastes. RA 6969 mandates control and
management of import, manufacture, process, distribution, use, transport,
treatment, and disposal of toxic substances and hazardous and nuclear wastes
in the country. The Act seeks to protect public health and the environment
from unreasonable risks posed by these substances in the Philippines. Apart
from the basic policy rules and regulations of RA 6969, hazardous waste
management must also comply with the requirements of other specific
environmental laws, such as PD 984 (Pollution Control Law), PD 1586
(Environmental Impact Assessment System Law), RA 8749 (Clean Air Act) and
RA 9003 (Ecological Solid Waste Management Act) and their implementing
rules and regulations

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Cleaning, Storing and Waste Management

Protect Tools from the Elements

General Cleaning Procedures:

 Be properly trained on the cleaning procedures

Cleaning re-usable containers:

The farmer and/or farm workers responsible for cleaning re-usable

Cleaning equipment, tools and garbage cans:

Cleaning areas for handling and storing fresh produce:

Cleaning hygienic facilities:

The farmer and/or farm workers responsible for cleaning hygienic

 Pick up trash from the floors and put in trash can.

Technique in storing chemicals

Chemicals are used on farms for a variety of purposes. The safe

Safe Management of chemicals involves:

 correct labeling and packaging;

Chemicals must be supplied in packages that are correctly labeled and

1. Signal words such as ‗CAUTION‘, ‗POISON‘ or ‗DANGEROUS POISON‘,

2. The Dangerous Goods (ADG) diamond if there is an immediate risk to health

• Using food containers to store poisons can result in poisoning due to

Presidential Decree (PD) 1152, ―the Philippine Environmental Code,‖ which

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