What should be done immediately after a spill occurs during pesticide mixing?

When a spill occurs during pesticide mixing, it is crucial to clean up the spill immediately to minimize potential hazards. Prompt action helps to prevent environmental contamination and reduces the risk of exposure to harmful chemicals for you and others in the vicinity. Pesticides can be toxic, and lingering spills can lead to unintended exposure or runoff into nearby areas, such as water sources or soil.

Immediate cleanup also aligns with best practices in safety protocols and pesticide management. Waiting for the weather to clear, notifying a supervisor and doing nothing, or leaving the spill and returning later are not appropriate actions as they can exacerbate the problem, lead to greater contamination, and delay necessary safety measures. Therefore, the correct and responsible action is to clean the spills immediately.