What do all pesticide labels include regarding their hazard level?

Pesticide labels are designed to communicate important information about the product, including its potential risks and safety measures. One critical aspect included on all pesticide labels is precautionary signal words. These words provide immediate insight into the level of toxicity of the pesticide and help users quickly understand the associated risks.

The precautionary signal words, such as "Caution," "Warning," or "Danger," categorize the pesticide based on the severity of its health effects. For instance, "Danger" indicates a highly toxic product, whereas "Caution" suggests a lower toxicity. This classification aids users in assessing the product's hazards and taking appropriate safety measures during use.

While usage instructions, first aid instructions, and storage conditions are certainly important components of pesticide labels, they do not serve the same immediate purpose of indicating the hazard level. Usage instructions provide guidance on how to apply the product safely and effectively, first aid instructions outline steps to take in case of accidental exposure, and storage conditions indicate how to properly store the pesticide to maintain its efficacy and safety. However, these elements do not convey the inherent toxicity of the pesticide as clearly and succinctly as the precautionary signal words do.