Which statement about containment pads is true?

• A. Pads make spill cleanup more difficult.
• B. Pads should be made of permeable materials.
• C. Pads should be used where large quantities of pesticides are handled or mixed.
• D. Pads are not necessary.

Answer: (C)

Containment pads are there to catch and absorb spills when pesticides are handled, poured, or mixed, keeping the liquid from spreading to the floor, soil, or water. This makes cleanup quicker and helps prevent environmental contamination. Because spills are more likely where large quantities are handled, using pads in those areas is essential for effective containment and easier cleanup. Pads should be absorbent and used with secondary containment to hold the liquid on the pad; they should not be permeable, or liquids could pass through and reach surfaces below. They’re not optional or unnecessary—especially in high-quantity handling areas—and used pads must be disposed of as pesticide waste when saturated.