1. Presented by SAFE USE OF PESTICIDES REPLACING GRANDFATHER RIGHTS

2. Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Pesticides Replacing Grandfather Rights What are Grandfather Rights? Under previous legislation, anyone born before 31 st December 1964 did not need a specified Certificate of Competence (CoC) to apply a professional plant protection product (PPP). From 26 th November 2015, EVERYONE will require a CoC to apply PPPs.

3. Introduction The qualification consists of one mandatory unit and three optional units: Mandatory: 051: 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

4. This section covers one optional unit: Operating machines to apply pesticides to own land Unit 053 Boom sprayers (mounted, trailed or self-propelled) Variable geometry boom sprayers Air assisted broadcast sprayers Slug pellet and granule applicators and; Boat mounted applicators

5. The majority of this unit is practical: most outcomes and assessment criteria will be examined by observation, for example in the use of a tractor mounted boom sprayer. For some outcomes and assessment criteria the Assessor will ask questions to confirm your knowledge: this PowerPoint and your workbook will help you prepare for those questions. Unit 053

6. Outcome 1. Know the legislative and safety regulations relating to application equipment on own land Assessment criterion 1.1 Describe the legal requirements relating to applying pesticides using machinery and equipment on own land For all machines: you will be asked to describe TWO legal obligations of the operator under these requirements These obligations are outlined in blue on the next slide. (If you have already completed the mandatory unit 051 you may not need to be assessed on this)

7. Outcome 1. Know the legislative and safety regulations relating to application equipment on own land Assessment criterion 1.1 Describe the legal requirements relating to applying pesticides using machinery and equipment on own land Write TWO of the operator’s legal obligations in your workbook: complying with the current pesticide Code of Practice ensuring that the equipment is in good condition (tested if applicable) and all required guards are in place as stated in the operators manual (if applicable) complying with all relevant road traffic regulations when operating or transporting on the public highway complying with The Plant Protection Products (Sustainable Use) (Regulations 2012)

8. Outcome 1. Know the legislative and safety regulations relating to application equipment on own land Assessment criterion 1.2 Describe how to apply pesticides safely using machinery following industry best practice on own land For all machines: You will be asked to describe ONE operator safety regulation in terms of using the sprayer/application equipment

9. Outcome 1. Know the legislative and safety regulations relating to application equipment on own land Write in your workbook ONE operator safety regulation that applies to using sprayer/application equipment: comply with codes of best practice be aware of any safety implications imposed by Risk/COSHH assessment and comply with the requirements Assessment criterion 1.2 Describe how to apply pesticides safely using machinery following industry best practice on own land

10. Outcome 1. Know the legislative and safety regulations relating to application equipment on own land For all machines: You will also be asked to describe two precautions operators may take to protect themselves from pesticide contamination when operating the prime mover Assessment criterion 1.2 Describe how to apply pesticides safely using machinery following industry best practice on own land

11. Outcome 1. Know the legislative and safety regulations relating to application equipment on own land Describe TWO precautions in your workbook: For machines with cabs: fit carbon filter use of in-cab controls ensure ventilation system is functional close all windows contaminated PPE stored in external locker For machines where there is an open canopy/platform: use of appropriate PPE avoid siting pressurised components within confines of canopy Assessment criterion 1.2 Describe how to apply pesticides safely using machinery following industry best practice on own land

12. Outcome 1. Know the legislative and safety regulations relating to application equipment on own land Assessment criterion 1.2 Describe how to apply pesticides safely using machinery following industry best practice on own land For all machines: You will be asked to describe TWO checks to the prime mover and equipment that operators may carry out, to protect themselves from physical danger during the operation

13. Outcome 1. Know the legislative and safety regulations relating to application equipment on own land Describe TWO checks in your workbook: compatibility of prime mover and sprayer/application equipment front weights wheel track width correct tyre pressures condition of tyres brake function Assessment criterion 1.2 Describe how to apply pesticides safely using machinery following industry best practice on own land

14. Outcome 1. Know the legislative and safety regulations relating to application equipment on own land Assessment criterion 1.2 Describe how to apply pesticides safely using machinery following industry best practice on own land For all machines: You will be asked to state THREE aspects of safe practice to be considered when driving on uneven/sloping terrain

15. Outcome 1. Know the legislative and safety regulations relating to application equipment on own land Write THREE examples in your workbook: assess conditions select four wheel drive (if fitted) appropriate speed correct gear selection effect of changing load on stability use of weights to stabilise prime mover correct turning procedure keep centre of gravity as low as possible Assessment criterion 1.2 Describe how to apply pesticides safely using machinery following industry best practice on own land

16. Outcome 1. Know the legislative and safety regulations relating to application equipment on own land Assessment criterion 1.2 Describe how to apply pesticides safely using machinery following industry best practice on own land For all machines: You will be asked to state ONE consideration for safe driving on a public highway

17. Outcome 1. Know the legislative and safety regulations relating to application equipment on own land Write ONE example in your workbook: independent brakes coupled together travelling at high speed makes the vehicle unstable Assessment criterion 1.2 Describe how to apply pesticides safely using machinery following industry best practice on own land

18. Outcome 2. Be able to assess the environmental factors relating to the mixing and application site For all machines: You will be asked to identify FIVE risks to the environment. These are indicated in blue on the next slide. Write FIVE of them in your workbook. Assessment criterion 2.1 Identify risks to the environment from mixing and applying pesticides

19. run off if the ground conditions are not suitable pollution of water courses, boreholes, water protection zones pesticide entering drains pesticide contamination of environmental margins detrimental effect on wildlife application to non-target plants damage to sensitive crops/areas, damage to hedgerows damage to affecting housing contamination by not limiting public/animal access to the area any other risks specific to the site, that you might consider relevant Assessment criterion 2.1 Identify risks to the environment from mixing and applying pesticides Outcome 2. Be able to assess the environmental factors relating to the mixing and application site

20. For all machines: You will be asked to explain how to minimise the risks you identified The next slide lists some of the ways to minimise these risks; Assessment criterion 2.2 Understand how to minimise risks to the environment from mixing and applying pesticides select those for the FIVE risks you chose, and write the points in your workbook:

21. Outcome 2. Be able to assess the environmental factors relating to the mixing and application site check and maintain application rate observe buffer zones comply with LERAP* requirements (*Local Environment Risk Assessment for Pesticides (LERAPs) inform neighbours erect warning signs use an appropriate pesticide careful timing of application avoid spray drift (sprayers only) Assessment criterion 2.2 Understand how to minimise risks to the environment from mixing and applying pesticides

22. Outcome 2. Be able to assess the environmental factors relating to the mixing and application site Assessment criterion 2.2 Understand how to minimise risks to the environment from mixing and applying pesticides If you want to reduce an aquatic buffer zone you must carry out and record a LERAP. You do not need a LERAP to apply the buffer zone specified on the PPP label BUT you are still legally obliged to record this decision in your spray records. Local Environment Risk Assessment for Pesticides (LERAPs) and aquatic buffer zones

23. Outcome 2. Be able to assess the environmental factors relating to the mixing and application site For all machines: You will be asked to state the reason for minimising spray drift You are expected to show an awareness of the likely effects of off-target application; some of these effects are listed on the next slide Assessment criterion 2.2 Understand how to minimise risks to the environment from mixing and applying pesticides

24. Outcome 2. Be able to assess the environmental factors relating to the mixing and application site Summarise these reasons in your workbook: Assessment criterion 2.2 Understand how to minimise risks to the environment from mixing and applying pesticides possible damage to nearby crops possible harm to people nearby that are not protected by PPE like the operator possible damage to wildlife nearby spray drift can pollute watercourses and harm aquatic life and the environment waste product

25. Outcome 2. Be able to assess the environmental factors relating to the mixing and application site During your practical assessment you will be asked to check and comment on the wind speed and direction. You will need to be able to state the wind direction and force, and know if conditions are suitable for operations. For sprayers and granular applicators only: Assessment criterion 2.2 Understand how to minimise risks to the environment from mixing and applying pesticides

26. Outcome 2. Be able to assess the environmental factors relating to the mixing and application site For sprayers only: You will be asked to state FIVE factors that affect spray drift. Assessment criterion 2.2 Understand how to minimise risks to the environment from mixing and applying pesticides The next slide lists some of these factors; select FIVE and write them in your workbook:

27. Outcome 2. Be able to assess the environmental factors relating to the mixing and application site General factors: weather conditions direction of spraying restrictor size air pressure fluid pressure forward speed Assessment criterion 2.2 Understand how to minimise risks to the environment from mixing and applying pesticides Specific machine factors: boom height (boom sprayer) angle of boom (variable geometry boom sprayer) downward air pressure (air assisted boom sprayers) air assistance speed and volume (air assisted broadcast sprayers)

28. Outcome 3. Be able to read and interpret pesticide product information For all machines: During your practical assessment you will be required to read and interpret the information on a product label and provide relevant information as requested. You will be expected to provide the label and you may highlight the key information on it ready for your assessment. Assessment criteria 3.1 Read pesticide product information and; 3.2 Interpret pesticide product information

29. Outcome 3. Be able to read and interpret pesticide product information You will need a label for a product with current approval, which is appropriate to your work: You will be asked for: the product name the active substances or ingredients You may also be asked about: Assessment criteria 3.1 Read pesticide product information and; 3.2 Interpret pesticide product information

30. Outcome 3. Be able to read and interpret pesticide product information General information: field of use crop/target maximum individual dose maximum total dose maximum number of treatments operator protection (PPE required) environmental protection restrictions on use Assessment criteria 3.1 Read pesticide product information and; 3.2 Interpret pesticide product information

31. Outcome 3. Be able to read and interpret pesticide product information Crop-specific information: crop/target dose rate water volume (if applicable) timing Mixing and spraying information: filling reduced volume applications (if applicable) compatibility additional label information recommended nozzle(s) (sprayers) recommended pressure (sprayers) spray quality (sprayers) Assessment criteria 3.1 Read pesticide product information and 3.2 Interpret pesticide product information

32. Outcome 3. Be able to read and interpret pesticide product information Wick applicators only: dilution rate suitability for use in wick applicators Slug pellet applicators only: ‘no spread’ zone baiting recommendations Slug pellet and granular applicators only: restrictions on use of slug pellets and granules specific product precautions/warnings Assessment criteria 3.1 Read pesticide product information and; 3.2 Interpret pesticide product information

33. Outcome 4. Be able to prepare and calibrate the applicator Identify all components and controls relating to the sprayer/application equipment being used for the assessment identify and explain the use of the nozzles fitted to the sprayer/application equipment (if applicable) There will be some questions relating to: air fluid sprayers, wick applicators, slug pellet applicators and granular applicators, But ONLY if they are being used for the assessment. Assessment criterion 4.1 Identify sprayer/applicator components and controls During your practical assessment, for sprayers only you will be asked to:

34. Outcome 4. Be able to prepare and calibrate the applicator Identify all components and controls relating to the sprayer/application equipment being used for the assessment Assessment criterion 4.1 Identify sprayer/applicator components and controls During your practical assessment, for sprayers only you will be asked to:

35. Outcome 4. Be able to prepare and calibrate the applicator Assessment criterion 4.1 Identify sprayer/applicator components and controls For sprayers only: You will also be asked to identify and explain the use of the nozzle fitted to the sprayer/application equipment Air inclusion

36. Outcome 4. Be able to prepare and calibrate the applicator Assessment criterion 4.1 Identify sprayer/applicator components and controls In your workbook, fill in the type and use for each nozzle shown:

37. Outcome 4. Be able to prepare and calibrate the applicator Assessment criterion 4.1 Identify sprayer/applicator components and controls For air fluid sprayers only: You will be asked to Identify and explain the use of one size of nozzle restrictor fitted to the sprayer/ application equipment

38. Outcome 4. Be able to prepare and calibrate the applicator Assessment criterion 4.1 Identify sprayer/applicator components and controls wick applicators slug pellet applicators and; granular applicators Components and controls may also be specific to:

39. Outcome 4. Be able to prepare and calibrate the applicator Assessment criterion 4.2 Carry out checks to the prime mover For all machines: You will be required to carry out all pre-use checks relevant to the prime mover (self - propelled sprayer, tractor or quad bike etc.) being used for the assessment. Slug pellet applicator – one check only

40. Outcome 4. Be able to prepare and calibrate the applicator Assessment criterion 4.3 Carry out pre-use and operational checks to the sprayer/application equipment For all machines: You will be required to carry out all pre-use checks and operation checks to the sprayer/applicator check for mechanical defects check that the sprayer/application equipment is lubricated correctly check security of attachment of sprayer/application equipment

41. Outcome 4. Be able to prepare and calibrate the applicator Assessment criterion 4.3 Carry out pre-use and operational checks to the sprayer/application equipment For sprayers only: you will be required to:  check boom settings, suspension and break back devices (if applicable)  check broadcast sprayer settings  remove, clean and refit a filter

42. Outcome 4. Be able to prepare and calibrate the applicator Assessment criterion 4.3 Carry out pre-use and operational checks to the sprayer/application equipment For sprayers only: you will be required to:  remove, clean/replace and refit a nozzle restrictor and nozzle  part fill sprayer/application equipment  check electronic components on electrostatically charged application equipment (if applicable)  check sprayer/application equipment for liquid and air leaks, and correct spray pattern (as applicable)

43. Outcome 4. Be able to prepare and calibrate the applicator Assessment criterion 4.3 Carry out pre-use and operational checks to the sprayer/application equipment For slug pellet applicators you will be required to check for cleanliness, mechanical and electrical defects, plus one additional check For granule applicators you will be required to make one additional check For wick applicators you will be required to make one additional check

44. Outcome 4. Be able to prepare and calibrate the applicator Assessment criterion 4.3 Carry out pre-use and operational checks to the sprayer/application equipment For all machines, you need to be able to explain how to use the control panel, to ensure that the sprayer/application equipment is functioning you need to be able to state one suitable action in the event of the control panel failing

45. Outcome 4. Be able to prepare and calibrate the applicator Assessment criterion 4.4 Calibrate the sprayer/application equipment and record the relevant data For all machines: you need to be able to calibrate the sprayer, or piece of application equipment, and record the relevant data. You will be required to: select and record the forward speed calculate the required output/volume rate

46. Outcome 4. Be able to prepare and calibrate the applicator Assessment criterion 4.4 Calibrate the sprayer/application equipment and record the relevant data For all machines: You will be required to state FOUR pieces of calibration data that should be recorded (appropriate to the sprayer/application equipment being used) Additional questions may be asked with relevance to sprayers, slug pellet applicators and granular applicators, but only if that piece of equipment is being tested.

47. Outcome 4. Be able to prepare and calibrate the applicator calculate the quantities of pesticide and water for a specified area During your practical assessment you will be asked to: The following slides take you through one method of calculating this. There are other methods you can use. As long as you can accurately calibrate the sprayer it does not matter which method you demonstrate to the Assessor. Assessment criterion 4.5 Calculate the quantities of pesticide and water required for a specified area

48. Outcome 4. Be able to prepare and calibrate the applicator For this method there are three measurements to collect when calibrating a boom sprayer, these are: 1. The forward speed of the machine in km per hour (kph) 2. The output per minute of the sprayer in litres 3. The nozzle spacing You will also need the total area to be sprayed in hectares. Assessment criterion 4.5 Calculate the quantities of pesticide and water required for a specified area

49. Outcome 4. Be able to prepare and calibrate the applicator Put on your PPE Partly fill the spray tank with water 1.To check the forward speed of the machine – measure a distance of 100 metres and place a marker at each end. select an appropriate gear and set the engine speed. maintain a constant forward speed. time the distance to travel 100m in seconds. Assessment criterion 4.5 Calculate the quantities of pesticide and water required for a specified area

50. Outcome 4. Be able to prepare and calibrate the applicator The calculation is: 360 the time to travel 100m = X kilometres per hour if it takes 60 seconds to cover 100m the calculation would be: 360 60 = 6 k/h ‘360’ is a constant figure (seconds in an hour) to enable the speed calculation to work!) Assessment criterion 4.5 Calculate the quantities of pesticide and water required for a specified area

51. Outcome 4. Be able to prepare and calibrate the applicator 2. To measure the output of the sprayer make a note of the operating pressure in PSI or Bar turn on the sprayer: using a large measuring jug collect the water sprayed from nozzle one for exactly 1 minute. repeat this three more times collecting water from nozzles on each part of the boom. then take an average of the four nozzle outputs e.g. an average of 1.5 litres/min Assessment criterion 4.5 Calculate the quantities of pesticide and water required for a specified area

52. Outcome 4. Be able to prepare and calibrate the applicator measure the spray width achieved by the sprayer at the distance it will be applied above the crop, ensuring the correct amount of overlap for the type of nozzle being used. 3. To ascertain the spray width – Assessment criterion 4.5 Calculate the quantities of pesticide and water required for a specified area E.g. Flat fan requiring a 30% overlap to achieve 100% coverage

53. Outcome 4. Be able to prepare and calibrate the applicator 600 x nozzle output D = total output G Forward speed F x nozzle spacing C Note: the ‘600’ is a constant figure you will use, like the ‘360’ in the speed formula: It converts litres per minute into litres per hour, and converts your total to a quantity per hectare. To calculate the output of the sprayer per hectare: Assessment criterion 4.5 Calculate the quantities of pesticide and water required for a specified area

54. Outcome 4. Be able to prepare and calibrate the applicator Example : 600 x 1.5 (output D l/m) = 300 (volume G l/ha ) 6 (speed F kph) x 0.5 (width Cm) Note: The spray volume is actually the amount of chemical and water per hectare. So 5 litres of chemical per hectare in a minimum of 300 litres of water per hectare will actually be 5 litres of chemical and 295 litres of water to make up the overall 300 litres of spray per hectare. Assessment criterion 4.5 Calculate the quantities of pesticide and water required for a specified area

55. Outcome 4. Be able to prepare and calibrate the applicator How much pesticide concentrate is required to spray the area? dose rate E (l/ha) x spray area H (ha) = concentrate J (l) e.g. 5 x 5 = 25 litres of pesticide concentrate (J) How much water and pesticide is required? Sprayer application rate G (l/ha) x spray area H (ha) e.g. 300 x 5 = 1,500 litres (K) of water and pesticide Assessment criterion 4.5 Calculate the quantities of pesticide and water required for a specified area

56. Outcome 4. Be able to prepare and calibrate the applicator How many tanks are required to cover the area? volume of liquid required K (l) tank capacity B (l) e.g. Total volume K 1,500 = 1.87 tanks L tank capacity B 800 That is one full tank, and 0.87 of a tank Assessment criterion 4.5 Calculate the quantities of pesticide and water required for a specified area

57. Outcome 4. Be able to prepare and calibrate the applicator How much pesticide concentrate is required for each full tank? Total volume pesticide J for area H number of tanks L e.g. 25 __ = 13.36 litres of pesticide concentrate N 1.87 How much concentrate is required for each part tank? pesticide for the full tank N x part tank size M e.g. 13.36 x 0.87 = 11.62 litres of concentrate for the part tank Assessment criterion 4.5 Calculate the quantities of pesticide and water required for a specified area

58. Outcome 4. Be able to prepare and calibrate the applicator How much water and pesticide is required for the part tank? Tank capacity B x part tank size M e.g. 800 x 0.87 = 696 litres water and pesticide concentrate Assessment criterion 4.5 Calculate the quantities of pesticide and water required for a specified area

59. Outcome 4. Be able to prepare and calibrate the applicator Assessment criteria 4.4, 4.5 - recap of calculations To practise for the assessment, you are going to calculate: 1. the amount of water Q required for a specified area H 2. the amount of pesticide J required for a specified area H 3. the amount of water P required for a full tank 4. the amount of pesticide N required for a full tank

60. Outcome 4. Be able to prepare and calibrate the applicator Assessment criteria 4.4, 4.5 - recap of calculations In your workbook there is a calibration sheet, with a sheet that summarises the details you need for your calculations: First we need to assign some figures to this:

61. Outcome 4. Be able to prepare and calibrate the applicator Assessment criteria 4.4, 4.5, 4.6 and 4.7 - recap of calculations Tank capacity: B = 800 litres Nozzle output: D 1.5 l/min Nozzle spacing: C 0.5 metres Time for 100 metres: A 60 seconds Pesticide dose rate: E 5 l/ha (from pesticide label) Area to be sprayed: H 5 ha

62. Outcome 4. Be able to prepare and calibrate the applicator Assessment criteria 4.4, 4.5 - recap of calculations Machine Speed (F) = 360 ÷ Time for 100 metres (A) A = 60 seconds F = 360 ÷ 60 = 6 kph Sprayer Application rate (G) in l/ha (Total volume of water and pesticide to spray 1 hectare) Nozzle output D x 600 ÷ Speed F (KPH) ÷ nozzle spacing C = G 1.5 x 600 ÷ 6 ÷ 0.5 = 300 l/ha G (water and pesticide)

63. Outcome 4. Be able to prepare and calibrate the applicator Assessment criteria 4.4, 4.5 - recap of calculations To calculate the amount of pesticide J needed to spray area H: Pesticide Dose Rate E (l/ha) x Area to be Sprayed H (ha) 5 x 5 = 25 litres J (pesticide) Total volume K (water and pesticide) needed to spray area H: Sprayer Application rate G (l/ha) x Area to be Sprayed H (ha) 300 x 5 = 1500 litres K (water and pesticide) To calculate the amount of water Q needed to spray area H: Total volume K – Pesticide J = Water Q 1500 litres – 25 litres = 1475 litres water Q

64. Outcome 4. Be able to prepare and calibrate the applicator Assessment criteria 4.4, 4.5 - recap of calculations To find the number of tanks required to spray area H Total volume K (water and pesticide) = number of tanks L Tank capacity B 1500 litres = 1.875 tanks i.e. 1 full tank and 0.875 part tank 800 Amount of Pesticide N needed for a FULL tank Tank capacity B x Dose Rate E ÷ Sprayer Application rate G = amount of pesticide N N = 800 x 5 ÷ 300 = 13.33 litres Amount of water P needed for a FULL tank : Tank capacity B – pesticide N = amount of water P P = 20,000 - 533 = 786.67 litres

65. Outcome 4. Be able to prepare and calibrate the applicator Assessment criteria 4.4, 4.5 - recap of calculations Volume of liquid (water and pesticide) R for part tank = tank capacity B x part tank M = 800 x 0.875 = 700 litres Amount of Pesticide S needed for a part tank M = pesticide for full tank N x part tank M = 13.33 x 0.875 = 11.66 litres Amount of water T needed for part tank M = total volume R – pesticide S = 700 – 11.66 = 688.34 litres

66. Outcome 5. Be able to operate the application equipment to apply pesticides on own land demonstrate accurate measurement of pesticide for all machines. for sprayers and wick applicators the Assessor will require you to measure/weigh and add quantities required for the area specified in 4.5. Assessment criterion 5.1 Measure or weigh the required quantities of pesticide and water and add to the sprayer /application equipment During your practical assessment you will be required to:

67. Outcome 5. Be able to operate the application equipment to apply pesticides on own land For all machines (including wick applicators, slug pellet applicators and granular applicators, ONLY if these are being assessed) During your practical assessment you will be required to: describe one possible method of marking out the site to achieve accurate application explain the appropriate procedure to follow when the sprayer/application equipment needs refilling part way through an application (if applicable) demonstrate how to operate the machine correctly Assessment criteria 5.2 Demonstrate safe and accurate application procedures

68. Outcome 5. Be able to operate the application equipment to apply pesticides on own land For Sprayers During your practical assessment you will be required to: explain the appropriate procedure to follow when a nozzle restrictor or nozzle becomes blocked during an application (if applicable) apply pesticide to treat a specified area appropriate to your normal work situation and sufficient enough to demonstrate safe and accurate application procedures air assisted sprayers only state what to do if the air assistance system fails (if applicable) Assessment criteria 5.2 Demonstrate safe and accurate application procedures

69. Outcome 5. Be able to operate the application equipment to apply pesticides on own land For all machines : You will be required to demonstrate that you can carry out all activities protecting human health and the environment throughout the assessment Assessment criteria 5.3 Carry out all activities protecting human health and the environment

70. Outcome 5. Be able to operate the application equipment to apply pesticides on own land As part of your practical assessment you will be required to complete a treatment record like this one in your workbook: Assessment criteria 5.4 Complete a treatment record

71. Outcome 5. Be able to operate the application equipment to apply pesticides on own land You will need to fill in the record accurately - and legibly if it is a paper version. Assessment criteria 5.4 Complete a treatment record

72. Outcome 6. Understand how to carry out post - operational procedures You will be asked to explain how to deal with ONE OF EACH of the following: Assessment criterion 6.1 Explain how to manage surplus pesticide and dispose of waste material arising from pesticide application Surplus concentrate, dilute pesticide, containers and; packaging

73. Outcome 6. Understand how to carry out post- operational procedures Write in your workbook: ONE method of managing surplus concentrate pesticide: return to temporary mobile store return to fixed store ONE method of managing surplus dilute pesticide: back on to site as long as it is below the maximum dose rate use on another approved crop/target treated by specialist treatment facility on site (e.g. a lined bio-bed) collected by a licensed waste disposal contractor Assessment criterion 6.1 Explain how to manage surplus pesticide and dispose of waste material arising from pesticide application

74. Outcome 6. Understand how to carry out post- operational procedures Write in your workbook: ONE method of dealing with containers: triple rinsed placed in secure storage until disposal returned to supplier collected by a licensed waste disposal contractor ONE method of dealing with waste packaging: thoroughly emptied placed in secure storage until disposal collected by a licensed waste disposal contractor Assessment criterion 6.1 Explain how to manage surplus pesticide and dispose of waste material arising from pesticide application

75. Outcome 6. Understand how to carry out post - operational procedures You will be asked to describe how to clean and decontaminate the sprayer/application equipment (and if applicable the prime mover) after use: Assessment criterion 6.2 Describe how to clean and decontaminate the sprayer/application equipment and, if applicable, the prime mover Some factors to consider when cleaning them are listed on the next slide; write THREE of them in your workbook:

76. Outcome 6. Understand how to carry out post- operational procedures select and use appropriate PPE select an appropriate site thorough washing with water and suitable additive (if applicable) internal and external surfaces use of in-built wash systems if provided care to ensure contamination ‘hot-spots’ are clean thorough flushing of systems safe disposal of contaminated washings when cleaning should take place safe procedures followed Assessment criterion 6.2 Describe how to clean and decontaminate the sprayer/application equipment and, if applicable, the prime mover

77. Outcome 6. Understand how to carry out post- operational procedures You will be asked to describe two factors to consider prior to storing the sprayer/application equipment: Assessment criterion 6.3 Describe the storage requirements for the sprayer/application equipment

78. Outcome 6. Understand how to carry out post- operational procedures Write TWO factors in your workbook: ensure the sprayer/applicator is clean and dry inspect for wear and damage replace any worn or damaged parts ensure system is drained and any valves left in appropriate positions lubricate as required store undercover and out of direct sunlight store in a secure area For sprayers only – if appropriate, draw antifreeze through the system, particularly the pump Assessment criterion 6.3 Describe the storage requirements for the sprayer/application equipment

79. Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Pesticides Replacing Grandfather Rights (PAGR) ANY QUESTIONS ON UNIT 3? Summary