Safe Use of Pesticides

Pesticides are very widely and successfully used in land-based industries, but they can be potentially harmful substances, therefore it is essential that they are handled, applied and stored correctly.

Our one day training course is for you if you are employed within the agriculture or horticulture industries, and if you are responsible for the storage, handling and application of pesticides. This course will help you develop your knowledge of health and safety and legislation enabling you to work safely and effectively out in the field.

Our Safe Use of Pesticides attendance course will guide you through the key elements of using pesticides safely, and with confidence.
Product objectives:

On completion of the course you will 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’.
•  State legislation relevant to pesticide application.
• Interpret and use label information.
• Take the appropriate action to protect themselves and the environment.
•  Store and transport pesticides safely.
• Dispose of the pesticides and containers safely.
• Record information
  
  Course sessions:

•  Definitions
• Consequences of not using or handling pesticides safely
     
• Legislation that affects pesticides use
     
• Pesticide product labels
     
• Personal protective equipment
     
• Safe storage and transport of pesticides
     
• Environmental factors
     
• Disposal of pesticides and containers
     
• Dealing with accidents
     
• Keeping pesticide records
  
  
  Duration:
  1 Day
  
  Max number of learners:
  12