This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to select and use application equipment to fumigate soil or growing media for the control of pathogens and pests.
The unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources and for solving problems.
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Determine the need for fumigation as an option for pest management strategy of the workplace
Assess site and soil conditions for suitability of fumigation as a method to use
Select method of fumigant and application equipment to suit type of pest and soil or media to be treated
Identify and select fumigant and its application rate according to chemical label
Identify hazards, assess risks and implement control measures for soil and media fumigation
Establish site security measures to control access during fumigation and prescribed re-entry periods according to chemical label and workplace procedures
Determine appropriate personal protective equipment according to fumigant safety requirements
Implement controls and site security measures according to workplace procedures
Erect signage and barriers to control risk of inadvertent entry to facility
Ensure site emergency procedures are in place and ready to implement
Assess the soil for readiness for fumigation treatment
Select application equipment appropriate for the fumigant and according to workplace procedures and industry practice
Check operational effectiveness of fumigation equipment according to operating procedures
Calibrate fumigation equipment to deliver the correct application rate according to chemical label and operating instructions
Transport and store fumigants according to chemical label and safety data sheets (SDS) and regulatory requirements
Select, ensure serviceability, fit and use personal protective equipment for selected fumigant according to chemical label and SDS
Prepare fumigant according to chemical label and equipment operating instructions
Apply fumigant according to planned application method, pest management strategy and chemical label
Apply appropriate soil sealing methods to contain fumigant
Monitor fumigation site during exposure time to prevent unauthorised access
Aerate soils according to chemical label instructions and workplace procedures
Test for evidence of residual fumigant according to workplace procedures and maximum residue limits for the soil or media
Implement re-entry procedures to control risks to human and animal health
Notify appropriate personnel of any further risk control measures required
Ventilate fumigation enclosure in safe and controlled manner according to chemical labels instructions, SDS and workplace procedures
Respond to emergency situations according to workplace emergency procedures
Collect and remove equipment, fumigants and waste according to workplace procedures
Remove signage according to site security measures
Clean, decontaminate, check and store equipment and personal protective equipment according to workplace procedures, chemical labels, SDS and regulatory requirements
Dispose of all waste according to chemical label instructions and workplace environmental procedures
Record details of fumigation applications according to workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
Record and report safety incidents according to workplace procedures
Determine the need for fumigation as an option for pest management strategy of the workplace
Assess site and soil conditions for suitability of fumigation as a method to use
Select method of fumigant and application equipment to suit type of pest and soil or media to be treated
Identify and select fumigant and its application rate according to chemical label
Identify hazards, assess risks and implement control measures for soil and media fumigation
Establish site security measures to control access during fumigation and prescribed re-entry periods according to chemical label and workplace procedures
Determine appropriate personal protective equipment according to fumigant safety requirements
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