Criteria 2

Question 1

2.1) Candidate to identity all relevant risks to the environment for the application site (use environmental risk assessment before spraying)

Answer 1

May include the following:

public access

hedgerows

ground conditions

water courses

drains

boreholes

environmental margins/ strips/ areas

wildlife

non-target plants

sensitive crops / areas

housing

other risks particular to the site

Question 2

2.2a) Candidate to explain how to minimise the risks identified in the site specific environmental risk assessment

Answer 2

check and maintain application rate

avoid spray drift

avoid off target application

observe buffer zones

inform neighbours

erect warning signs

use an appropriate pesticide (minimal environmental impact)

appropriate timing of application

Question 3

2.2b) Candidate to state the reason for minimising spray drift or off target application

Answer 3

Avoid contamination of people and environment

Question 4

2.2c) Candidate to check and comment on wind speed and direction

Force 2 is ideal spraying conditions

Answer 4

1) Use an anemometer at suitable height / visual signs
2) Wind direction

Question 5

2.2) Candidate to state five factors that affect spray drift

Answer 5

1 Weather conditions

2 Nozzle Type

3 Nozzel Size

4 Nozzel Pressure

5 Nozzel Height

6 Direction of spraying

7 Walking speed

speed defective

equipment rotary atomiser