Summary / Introduction
Pesticides are very widely and successfully used in land-based industries, but they can be potentially harmful substances, therefore it is essential that they are handled, applied and stored correctly, therefore making training essential.
Target audience
If you are involved in the application of pesticides with hand held hydraulic nozzle applicators, then our training course is for you. This course will help you develop your knowledge of health and safety requirements, and allow you to add to your continuous development. Before attending this course you will have already attended the Safe Use of Pesticides course.
Description
Our assessment course in Hand Held Applicators – Hydraulic Nozzle, has experienced instructors who will guide you through the appropriate and safe use of the hand held applicator.
Product objectives:
On completion of the course you will be able to:
- Understand your duties under the law and become a safe and competent pesticide user
- Understand the process prior to application of pesticide on or near to water
- Be knowledgeable on the safety of applying pesticide on nor near water
- Identifying the correct pesticide
- Understand what pesticides are and their 'field of use'
- State legislation relevant to pesticide application.
- Interpret and use label information.
- Take the appropriate action to protect yourself and the environment.
- Store and transport pesticides safely
- Dispose of the pesticides and containers safely
- Record information
- Identify and describe how hand held applicators work
- Identify and select nozzles for various applications
- Achieve the required spray quality
- Carry out pre-start checks
- Calibrate the applicator
- Mix and fill applicator accurately and safely
- Operate the applicator safely and efficiently in various situations
- Prevent environmental hazards Decontaminate and store equipment