Range of VariablesThe Range of Variables explains the contexts within which the performance and knowledge requirements of this standard may be assessed. The scope of variables chosen in training and assessment requirements may depend on the work situations available |
What roles and responsibilities may be relevant in the workplace with regard to chemicals? | Roles will include own role and may include the supervisor, farm manager, team leader, owner or external contractor, and external emergency contact organisations. |
What safety procedures are relevant to this standard? | Safety procedures may include compliance with safety instruction on the label, information contained in Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) such as use, maintenance and storage of personal protective equipment, first aid, systems of transport, storage and handling, procedures for the protection of environment and protection of others. |
What organisational procedures are relevant to this standard? | Procedures must include storage, transport, mixing, loading, application, emergencies, recording, cleaning and disposal of chemicals. |
What legislation and regulations are relevant to this standard? | Legislation may include Pesticides Acts, Occupational Health and Safety Acts and associated Hazardous Substances Regulations/ Codes of Practice, Dangerous Goods Acts, Poisons Act or Protection of the Environment Acts. |
What personal protective equipment may be relevant to this standard? | Equipment may include hats, face shields, goggles, respirators, overalls, aprons, chemical resistant gloves and footwear. |
What application equipment may be relevant to this standard? | Knapsacks or hand held pneumatic sprayers, drench guns and spot on applicators. |
What procedures must be in place in the event of an accident or spillage? | Procedures may involve reporting the spillage and assisting with clean up. |
For more information on contexts, environment and variables for training and assessment, refer to the Sector Booklet. |
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