Pesticides can cause serious skin and respiratory complaints. The law says that employers must take every precaution to protect employees from the effect of pesticides.
In tree work pesticides are used in a number of different ways. Many pesticides are applied using hand-held equipment such as a knap sack sprayer. Alternatively, workers involved with planting trees may plant saplings that have been pre-treated with pesticide products.
Below are the main pesticide training courses that Land Skills Training and Assessments offer. Should your requirements not be listed below please contact us by phone or email as we are able to offer bespoke training in this area. Training culminates in an independent assessment for a nationally recognised award.
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0216-49 Principles of Safe Handling and Application of Pesticides (replaces PA1) – Mandatory Unit
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0216-54 Safe Application of Pesticides Using Hand Held Equipment (replaces PA6)
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0216-49 Principles of Safe Handling and Application of Pesticides (replaces PA1) – Mandatory Unit & 0216-54 Safe Application of Pesticides Using Hand Held Equipment (replaces PA6)