Which design feature helps protect pesticides and workers in a storage facility?

• A. The building should be insulated to keep the temperature between 40 and 100 degrees F.
• B. The building should be painted bright red.
• C. The roof should be made of wood shingles.
• D. The storage area should have carpeted floors.

Answer: (A)

Maintaining a stable storage environment protects pesticides by reducing how quickly they break down or volatilize when exposed to heat or cold. Insulation helps keep the interior temperature within a safe range (about 40–100°F), so products stay effective longer and containers are less likely to fail from extreme heat or pressure changes. A steady climate also lowers the risk of heat- or cold-related stress for workers who handle the products, contributing to a safer work area. The other features don’t directly impact chemical stability or worker safety—coloring won’t preserve products, roof material doesn’t control temperature, and carpeted floors can create slip and spill hazards and are hard to clean.