This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to assess and control the risks associated with chemical use and to plan and implement a program for chemical use.

The unit applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and provide direction to others. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, in accordance with applicable state/territory health and safety in the workplace, pesticide and environmental legislation and codes of practice.

No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice	Yes	No	Comments/feedback
Identify, source and interpret information required for planning and implementing a chemical use program
Assess the need for chemical use as an option
Ensure that personnel are adequately trained in chemical use according to workplace procedures
Identify hazards, assess risks and develop control measures and emergency action plans for chemical use operational activities
Assess weather conditions and forecasts to determine implications for off target contamination
Assess the sensitivity of target area and impact of chemical on the environment according to chemical label instructions and safety data sheets (SDS)
Assess the risk to human and animal health according to chemical label instructions and SDS
Analyse assessments and document risk control procedures for the chemical application plan according to workplace procedures
Determine chemicals to be used according to workplace pest management strategy
Calculate mixing requirements for chemicals according to chemical label instructions and workplace procedures
Document operational checks and calibration requirements of equipment according to operators instructions and manufacturer specifications
Develop and implement an operational and maintenance strategy for application equipment and personal protective equipment according to health and safety practices
Document operational and maintenance procedures for chemical application plan according to workplace protocols
Provide personnel with chemical use procedures, and instruction on safety equipment for chemical application plan
Monitor adherence with safe practice for preparation and application of chemicals according to chemical application plan
Monitor adherence to procedures for handling, transport, storage, decontamination and disposal of chemicals according to chemical application plan
Monitor adherence to maintenance procedures according to chemical application plan
Monitor adherence to residue procedures for product and environment according to chemical application plan
Ensure excess chemicals are disposed of according to waste management and environment procedures
Ensure required records are completed according to operational and workplace, health and safety procedures
Develop procedures for evaluating the effectiveness of chemical application plan
Identify and document shortfalls in chemical application plan
Develop a continuous improvement strategy to rectify the chemical application plan

Assessment Cover Sheet

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