Training Courses
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PA1 Safe use of Pesticides – Monday 9th September 2024
Location: Countryside Services – 97 Moy Road, Dungannon, Co. Tyrone, BT71 7DX
Time: 9.00am
Format: 1 full day training followed by an assessment on the same day.
Also please bring a passport size photo of yourself on the day of the course.
PPE required on the day:
- Gloves – Nitrile, 300mm long, 0.5 mm thick
- Face shield
- Type 3 or 4 coveralls
- Welly boots
Introduction:
Use pesticides safely and confidently with our dedicated one-day course.
Overview in brief:
Pesticides are widely used in agriculture and horticulture. But they can be potentially harmful substances, so a thorough appreciation of safe working practices is vital. Our course is tailor-made for people responsible for the storage, handling, and application of pesticides. It will help you develop your knowledge of health and safety legislation in Northern Ireland, enabling you to work with pesticides effectively.
The finer details:
- We’ll guide you through the key elements of using pesticides safely and with confidence.
- You’ll learn about key legislation in Northern Ireland, keeping clear records and understanding product labels.
- Safely storing, transporting and disposing of pesticides are also covered.
- Important protection issues – for both you and the environment – form a major part of the course.
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
Who should attend?
- Our course is aimed at anyone using, or looking to use, professional pesticide products in industries like agriculture, horticulture and forestry.
What will be covered?
By the end of the course, you’ll 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 yourself and the environment
- Store and transport pesticides safely
- Dispose of the pesticides and containers safely
- Record information.
