Elements and Performance Criteria
- Develop and document an application/spray plan
- Identify requirements for chemical use
- Ensure that risk control measures are followed
- Provide appropriate Personal Protective Equipment for people in the workplace using chemicals.
- Monitor the implementation of safe practice in the workplace including preparation and application of chemicals.
- Monitor implementation of procedures for transport, handling, storage, decontamination and disposal.
- Monitor implementation of procedures to mitigate residues in produce and the environment.
- Plan and implement a maintenance program for chemical use equipment
- Ensure the correct selection and application of chemicals
- Ensure that the correct chemicals and equipment is selected in accordance with the application/spray plan.
- Ensure that pre-operational checks of application equipment are carried out.
- Check to ensure that calibration conforms to the requirement of the application/spray plan.
- Ensure that meteorological conditions are monitored and assessed during application where relevant.
- Monitor the application procedures in the event of a chemical spill.
- Ensure work activities are finalised in accordance with procedure