Range of VariablesThe Range of Variables explains the contexts within which the performance and knowledge requirements of this standard may be assessed. The scope of variables chosen in training and assessment requirements may depend on the work situations available |
What pre and post operational checks might be relevant to this standard? | Checks may be made to weather conditions (e.g., wind), nozzles, hoses, regulators/gauges, respirator cartridges, drench, and protective clothing and equipment. |
What types of application equipment are relevant to this standard? | Knapsacks or hand held pneumatic sprayers, drench guns, spot on applicators, syringes, or other equipment relevant to the workplace. |
What personal protective equipment might be relevant to this standard? | Personal equipment may include boots, overalls, chemical resistant gloves, aprons, face shields, respirators or hats. |
Which chemicals may be relevant to this standard? | Chemicals may include herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, algaecides, growth regulators, growth promotants, bio-agents or vaccines. Excludes application of S6 and S7 chemicals. |
What safe working practices may be relevant to this standard? | Safe working practices may include procedures for handling, transporting and storing chemicals, selecting and using personal protective clothing and equipment, safe operation of machinery and equipment, safe procedures for applying chemicals and following manufacturers instructions. |
What legislation or regulations may be relevant to this standard? | Legislation may include Pesticides Acts, Occupational Health and Safety Acts and associated Hazardous Substances Regulations/ Codes of Practice, Dangerous Goods Acts, Poisons Schedule or Protection of the Environment Acts. |
What procedures may be followed in the event of a spill? | May include procedures according to the label, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) or legislation. |
What hazards may be relevant to this standard? | Hazards will be listed on labels and the MSDSs for the chemical concerned and may include flammability, toxicity, health hazards, damage to non-target organisms, environmental damage or residues in food or feedstuffs. |
What tools may be relevant to this standard? | Tools may include hand tools, measuring jugs and cylinders, scales, syphoning equipment, drum rinse, and batching tank. |
What application details may be recorded as part of this standard? | Details such as time, date, quantity and type of chemical, weather, application equipment, host and pest, accidents or dangerous occurrences may be recorded or must be recorded where required by legislation. |
For more information on contexts, environment and variables for training and assessment, refer to the Sector Booklet. |
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