Principles of Safe Handling and Application of Pesticides (theory) - Training
  • Type Learning
  • Level Foundational
  • Time Days
  • Cost Paid
Additional Details

Principles of Safe Handling and Application of Pesticides (theory) - Training

Issued by mwmac Ltd

This course is for those who need to develop their knowledge of health and safety legislation for Pesticides and Pesticides application; but not necessarily directly apply pesticides themselves.

  • Type Learning
  • Level Foundational
  • Time Days
  • Cost Paid
Additional Details

Skills

  • Agriculture
  • Forestry
  • PA1
  • Pesticides
  • Record Keeping

Earning Criteria

  • Understand operators’ responsibilities under current legislation controlling use of pesticides.
  • Read & Interpret a product label and literature
  • Understand PPE required, its suitability & personal hygiene
  • Understand the operator’s responsibilities with regard to pesticide container storage & disposal
  • Be aware of personal contamination procedures
  • Be aware of accurate record keeping & how to keep accurate application records
  • Be aware of environmental and wildlife factors when using a pesticide
  • Have knowledge to prepare site for applying pesticides