Elements and Performance Criteria
- Identify and evaluate need for chemical use
- Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and Integrated Resistance Management (IRM) strategies are interpreted and the organisational chemical requirements are identified.
- External requirements for chemical use are identified and relevant information obtained and interpreted.
- Requirements for chemical use are documented.
- Chemicals available to meet requirements are identified and information concerning their application is reviewed.
- Develop a chemical use risk management strategy
- Hazards in the transportation, storage and handling of chemicals are identified and assessed.
- Risk factors associated with the use of chemicals are identified and documented.
- Risk control measures are identified and developed in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- A risk management strategy for chemical use is developed in accordance with legislation and IPM, IRM, and Integrated Animal Health Management principles.
- Appropriate insurance policies covering intended chemical use are researched and documented according to enterprise guidelines.
- Develop and implement procedures for chemical management and use
- Procedures for management and use of chemicals are developed in accordance with directions and standards.
- Required precautions and risk control measures are documented.
- Procedures for communicating and negotiating with the community are developed.
- Information on procedures and precautions in the management and use of chemicals is distributed to relevant staff.
- Identify training and supervision needs and solutions for chemical use in the workplace
- An appropriate strategy is developed for the training, assessment and supervision of staff involved in chemical use including correct use/fit of personal protective equipment.
- Suitable internal on-the-job training and monitoring of performance in the implementation of the chemical use strategy is organised and provided.
- Appropriate external training and assessment in the management and use of chemicals is organised.
- Monitor and evaluate the implementation of a chemical use strategy
- The implementation of the established chemical use strategy is monitored in terms of regulatory requirements and established criteria.
- The effectiveness of the established chemical use strategy is evaluated.
- Appropriate action is initiated where there are identified problems or where required procedures/precautions are not being correctly followed.