Criteria 1

Question 1

1.1) Describe two operator’s obligations in terms of legal requirement’s

Answer 1

Operator certified for the equipment being used

Comply with The Plant Protection Products (Sustainable Use) Regulations 2012

Guards in place and equipment complies with legal requirements

Question 2

1.21) Describe one operator safety regulation in terms of using hand held pedestrian equipment

Answer 2

Comply with Pesticides Code of Practice

Aware of and comply with Risk and C.O.S.H.H. Assessments

Adopt industry best practice

Question 3

1.22) Describe the differences in technique for overall and spot treatment

Three required for each technique (overall treatment)

Answer 3

Overall treatment:

consistent walking speed

consistent pressure

consistent nozzle height

accurate on / off points

avoidance of off target application

matching of bouts

Question 4

1.22 Describe the differences in technique for overall and spot treatment

Three required or each technique (Spot treatment)

Answer 4

Spot treatment:

Suitable nozzle (Full cone)

Suitable height

Timed treatment

Avoid under / over dosing

Avoid off target application