Elements and Performance Criteria
- Check application and personal protective equipment
- Carry out pre-operational checks of application equipment in accordance with manufacturer's specification and OHS requirements.
- Prepare application equipment for use in accordance with manufacturer's specification and directions.
- Identify and replace any damaged or worn components.
- Check personal protective equipment in accordance with manufacturer's specification and OHS requirements.
- Prepare application equipment
- Apply label information regarding precautions for the chemical mix/substance being used.
- Select and use appropriate personal protective and mixing equipment in accordance with MSDSs and chemical label.
- Measure, mix and load chemical mix or substances in accordance with directions on chemical label.
- Follow legislative and regulatory requirements regarding chemical use including OHS.
- Confirm instructions from chemical MSDSs in the event of a spill.
- Check that output of application equipment is correct and in accordance with application/spray plan.
- Apply chemicals
- Assess and record meteorological conditions and forecasts prior to and during application.
- Select and use appropriate personal protective equipment in accordance with MSDSs and chemical label.
- Apply chemical in accordance with the application/spray plan and/or instructions.
- Assess and minimise risks to others, product integrity and the environment prior to and during application.
- Finalise work
- Clean and store Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and application equipment in accordance with manufacturer's specification and OHS requirements.
- Dispose of excess chemicals and use triple rinse drums in accordance with label and MSDSs requirements.
- Complete incident reports as required in accordance with legislative and/or regulatory requirements.
- Complete application records.
- Store unused chemical/products in accordance with label requirements and MSDSs.
- Adhere to all re-entry and withholding periods.
- Transport and handle chemical