Introduction
Refresh your skills and knowledge of using pesticides safely and confidently with our dedicated half-day course.
Overview in brief
Pesticides are widely used in agriculture and horticulture.
However, they can be potentially harmful substances, so a thorough understanding of safe working practices is vital.
Our course is tailor-made for people responsible for the storage, handling and application of pesticides.
It will help you refresh and develop your existing knowledge of health and safety legislation, enabling you to keep on working with pesticides effectively.
The finer details
We’ll guide you through the key elements of how to use pesticides safely and confidently.
You’ll learn about any changes or updates in key legislation, the importance of keeping and maintaining clear records and understanding any changes on product labels.
Safely storing, transporting and disposing of pesticides is also covered.
Important protection issues – for both you and the environment – form a major part of the course.
Course sessions include:
• Definitions of pesticide terms
• Consequences of not using or handling pesticides safely
• Legislation that affects pesticides use
• Pesticide product labels
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Safe storage and transport of pesticides
• Environmental factors
• Disposal of pesticides and containers
• Dealing with accidents
• Keeping pesticide records.
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View coursesWho should attend?
Our course is aimed at anyone using professional pesticide products in industries like agriculture, horticulture, and forestry.
What will be covered?
By the end of the course, you’ll walk away having refreshed and built upon on your existing
knowledge. You’ll be able to:
• Understand your duties under the law and help you become a safe and competent
pesticide user
• Understand what pesticides are and their ‘field of use’
• Understand 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.
