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SAFE USE OF PESTICIDES REPLACING GRANDFATHER RIGHTS

Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Pesticides Replacing Grandfather Rights

What are Grandfather Rights?

Under previous legislation, anyone born before 31st December 1964 did not need a specified Certificate of Competence (CoC) to apply a professional plant protection product (PPP).

From 26th November 2015, EVERYONE will require a CoC to apply PPPs.

Introduction

The qualification consists of one mandatory unit and

three optional units:

Mandatory:

51 The principles of safe handling and application of

pesticides on own land

Optional:

052: Hand held pesticide application on own land

053: Operating machines to apply pesticides on own land

054: Applying pesticides using other specific equipment

or methods on own land

This section covers the mandatory unit:

The principles of safe handling and application of pesticides on

own land

Unit 051

Outcome 1. Know the legislative requirements and codes of practice relating to the use of

pesticides on own land

Assessment criterion 1.1 Identify an operator’s responsibility under current legislation relating to the use of pesticides on own land

• What is a Code of Practice?

Written guidelines issued by a professional body to maintain standards .

• What are ‘legislative requirements’?

Laws impact on all aspects of work, including the use of pesticides. Failure to comply with these laws may result in prosecution, fines or even imprisonment.

The Code of Practice for Using Plant Protection Products refers to a number of different pieces of legislation, including:

The Health and Safety at Work Act (1974)The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations (1999)Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (2002)The Control of Pesticides Regulations (1986)Personal Protective Equipment Regulations (1992)Manual Handling Operations Regulations (1992)Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (1998)Wildlife and Countryside Act (1981)Food and Environmental Protection act 1985


Outcome 1. Know the legislative requirements and codes of practice relating to the use of pesticides on own land

You will be asked to outline ONE key point from the legislation which relates most closely to pesticide use:

• Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (2002)

• The Control of Pesticides Regulations (1986)

• Personal Protective Equipment Regulations (1992)



Write ONE key point for each in your workbook:

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (2002) - a COSHH assessment must be carried out and complied with

The Control of Pesticide Regulations (1986) - only certificated operators may use professional products- users of pesticides must take all reasonable precautions to

protect the health of human beings, creatures, plants, safeguard the environment and in particular avoid pollution of water

Personal Protective Equipment Regulations (1992)- PPE must be supplied, and worn


You will be asked to outline FOUR key areas covered by

The Plant Protection Products (Sustainable Use) Regulations (2012).

The key points are indicated in blue on the next slides. Write FOUR of them in your workbook.





• Users of pesticides need to take reasonable precautions to protect human health and the environment when storing, handling, using and disposing of pesticides

• keep up to date with pesticide related legislation

• a person using a pesticide must receive adequate training for the task and hold a training certificate or Certificate of Competence unless working under direct supervision

• use only currently authorised and legal pesticides, be aware of illegal or counterfeit products, buy only from reputable sources, check that the product delivered matches the product ordered



• anyone purchasing a professional product must ensure that the end user holds a Certificate of Competence for application

• consider using alternative methods to pesticide application e.g. Integrated Pest Management or Integrated Weed Management

• preference should be given to products not classified as dangerous for the aquatic environment nor containing priority hazardous substances when the use of the product represents a risk to water quality



• the amount of pesticide used and frequency is a low as reasonably practicable on: roads, railway lines, very permeable surfaces and sealed surfaces where there is a greater risk of run off or contamination of surface and groundwater; areas used by the general public or vulnerable groups; areas in the close vicinity of healthcare facilities; protected areas identified under the Water Framework Directive; and areas recently treated by pesticides which will be accessible to agricultural workers

• equipment must be inspected in line with current legislative requirements

• application must be confined to the intended target.

• All sprayers EXCEPT handheld equipment and knapsack sprayers must be inspected

• Professional users must conduct regular calibration and technical checks

• The majority of active sprayers will need testing by 26th November 2016.

• Anyone leasing or owning plant protection equipment must make sure it is not used unless it has passed inspection

• An annual test is requirement of the major crop assurance schemes and many supermarket protocols.


You will be asked to provide TWO responsibilities under current codes of practice:

Assessment criterion 1.2 Identify an operator’s responsibility under current codes of practice relating to the use of pesticides on own land


Write TWO responsibilities in your workbook:

• follow current Code of Practice for the safe use of pesticides

• use pesticides in a safe manner

• carry out and comply with an environmental assessment of the application site

• ensure that equipment is in good condition

• the application equipment has been correctly calibrated

Assessment criterion 1.2 Identify an operator’s responsibility under current codes of practice relating to the use of pesticides on own land


All pesticide products have essential information printed on the product label. It is vitally important to read this information before using a pesticide.

You will be asked to give

FOUR reasons for the

relevance of product label information:

Assessment criterion 2.1 Explain the relevance of product label information

Outcome 2. Understand the relevance of pesticide product information

Write FOUR of these reasons in your workbook:

• important information – must be strictly complied with

• hazards associated with the product

• enviromental precautions

• PPE requirements

• active substance(s)/ingredients – in the event of an emergency

• approved field of use – industry sector

• maximum dose rate – must not be exceeded

• timing of application(s) – manufacturer’s recommendations

• current authorisation number – evidence of authorisation

• approved adjuvants – only approved adjuvants can be used

Assessment criterion 2.1 Explain the relevance of product label information

Outcome 2. Understand the relevance of pesticide product information

You will be asked to identify THREE possible routes of contamination:

Assessment criterion 3.1 Identify possible routes of pesticide contamination

Outcome 3. Understand how to minimise the risk of human contamination and implement emergency procedures

• through the eye

• absorption through the skin

• inhalation

• ingestion

• injection

Assessment criterion 3.1 Identify possible routes of pesticide contamination


Write THREE possible contamination routes in your workbook:

Assessment criterion 3.2 Identify appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for pesticide application


CE marking European law requires that PPE has to comply with legislation. The CE marking is a mandatory conformity mark; it shows that PPE with this mark conforms to the essential requirements of the applicable EC directives.Only PPE that conforms and is specified on the product label should be supplied and worn

You will be asked to state the importance of quality standard marks, and to identify the items of PPE required for ONE specific pesticide operation – giving the type, condition and features:

Assessment criterion 3.2 Identify appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for pesticide application


Think of a pesticide operation you know well – then complete the table in your workbook.

State in your workbook: The CE mark on PPE shows that it conforms with EC directives

You will be asked to state TWO symptoms of pesticide contamination:

Assessment criterion 3.3 Identify the symptoms of pesticide contamination


Write TWO symptoms in your workbook:

These may include:• headache• nausea• stomach pains• rashes /blistering of

skin

Assessment criterion 3.3 Identify the symptoms of pesticide contamination


You will be asked to explain how to deal with contamination of yourself and a third party:

Assessment criterion 3.4 Explain appropriate procedures for dealing with pesticide contamination


Write your answers in your workbook:

Contamination of self – rapidly identify contamination, and decontaminate, remove contaminated PPE and clothing, seek medical advice

Contamination of third parties – protect yourself, relocate to safe area, decontaminate if possible, remove contaminated PPE and clothing and contact emergency services

Both – a product label and the Material Safety Data sheet (MSDS) must be made available to the emergency services

Assessment criterion 3.4 Explain appropriate procedures for dealing with pesticide contamination


You will be asked to state THREE ways in which pesticides should be stored:

Assessment criterion 4.1 State how pesticides should be stored

Outcome 4. Know how to store and transport pesticides safely

Write three of these points in your workbook: • in original container, with product labels

• maintain stock security to avoid theft and misuse careful handling to reduce chances of spillage

• adequate containment facilities

• product segregation to avoid dangerous occurrences (explosion, fire, vapour)

Assessment criterion 4.1 State how pesticides should be stored


You will be asked to state two ways in which pesticides should be transported:

Assessment criterion 4.2 State how pesticides should be transported


• mobile storage is secure and meets current Codes of Practice

• careful handling to reduce chances of

spillage

• adequate containment facilities

• return unused concentrated pesticide to the store

• maintain stock security to avoid theft and mis-use

Assessment criterion 4.2 State how pesticides should be transported


Write TWO of these points in your workbook:

You will be asked to identify ONE way to reduce waste from pesticide application:

Assessment criterion 5.1 Identify appropriate methods of reducing waste from pesticide application

Outcome 5. Know how to manage and dispose of surplus pesticide and waste materials

Write ONE method to reduce waste in your workbook:

• accurate calibration calculations

• correct mixing of pesticides

• correct calibration of sprayer/applicator

Assessment criterion 5.1 Identify appropriate methods of reducing waste from pesticide application


You will be asked to state TWO ways in which to manage and dispose of surplus concentrate and dilute pesticides:

Assessment criterion 5.2 State how to manage and dispose of surplus concentrate and dilute pesticides


concentrated pesticide:• collected by a licensed waste disposal contractor

• return to supplier if currently approved

dilute pesticide:• back on to the site/target, as long as it is below the maximum

dose rate

• treated by a specialist treatment facility on site

(e.g. a lined bio bed)

Assessment criterion 5.2 State how to manage and dispose of surplus concentrate and dilute pesticides


Write TWO methods in your workbook:

You will be asked to state THREE ways in which to manage and dispose of waste materials arising from pesticide operations:

Assessment criterion 5.3 State how to manage and dispose of waste materials arising from pesticide operations


• dealing appropriately with empty packaging and containers - licensed waste disposal contractor

• triple rinse manually• container disposal - licensed waste disposal contractor• secure storage until disposal• return to the supplier• collected by a licensed waste disposal contractor for

disposal if out of approval or suspect in any other way (e.g. counterfeit)

Assessment criterion 5.3 State how to manage and dispose of waste materials arising from pesticide operations


Write THREE methods in your workbook:

You will be asked to identify TWO records required to comply with current legislation and best practice:

Assessment criterion 6.1 Identify the records required to comply with legislation and best practice in respect of pesticide operations

Outcome 6. Know the record keeping requirements associated with pesticide operations

• training records• environmental assessment records• COSHH assessment records• control measure records• duplicate stock records (storage

records)• pesticide treatment records• waste transfer notes

Assessment criterion 6.1 Identify the records required to comply with legislation and best practice in respect of pesticide operations

Outcome 6. Know the record keeping requirements associated with pesticide operations

Write TWO records in your workbook:

You will be asked to identify TWO risks to the environment from pesticides:

Assessment criterion 7.1 Identify the risks to the environment from pesticides

Outcome 7. Understand how to minimise the risk of environmental contamination and implement emergency procedures

• pollution of water and the aquatic environment

• pollution of specially designated areas

• pollution or destruction of wildlife habitats

• off target application/ contamination

Assessment criterion 7.1 Identify the risks to the environment from pesticides


Write TWO risks in your workbook:

You will be asked to describe THREE ways in which to carry out pesticide application to minimise the risk to the environment:

Assessment criterion 7.2 Describe how to carry out pesticide application to minimise the risk to the environment


• reasonable precautions must be taken to protect the environment

• application must be confined to the intended target• application carried out at an appropriate time of day• protection of human health and the environment • apply only in suitable weather conditions • Informing neighbours/other interested parties• protection of the public accessing rights of way

Assessment criterion 7.2 Describe how to carry out pesticide application to minimise the risk to the environment


Describe THREE methods in your workbook:

You will be asked to describe how to deal with ONE spillage and a suspected case of animal poisoning:

Assessment criterion 7.3 Explain appropriate procedures for dealing with environmental contamination from pesticides


dealing with minor spillages: – containment, collection and disposal

dealing with major spillages:– contain if possible, Inform appropriate environmental agency and the emergency services

dealing with suspected animal poisoning:– phone Wildlife Incident Investigation Scheme (WIIS)

Assessment criterion 7.3 Explain appropriate procedures for dealing with environmental contamination from pesticides


Describe in your workbook how to deal with a spillage and a suspected case of animal poisoning:

Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Pesticides Replacing Grandfather Rights (PAGR)

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