1.1 Acronyms

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Acronyms used in the Agrichemical Industry

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2.1 Client Evidence Form

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2.2 Client Evidence Form for Clopyralid

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2.3 Resistance to Glysophate

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Resistance to Glysophate on Annual Rye grass has been confirmed at a Vineyard in Blenheim. The discovery was made as part of a project led by the Foundation of Arable Research(FAR) and funded by the Ministry for Primary Industries(MPI) Sustainable Farming Fund(SFF).

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2.4 Property Spray Plan

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Template

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2.5 Environmental Protection Authority Functions

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To manage the functions and controls required under the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996 (HSNO) the Environmental Protection Authority was passed by Parliament on 11 May 2011. This Act establishes a new Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) as a standalone crown agent from 1 July 2011.

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2.6 Environmental Protection Authority Enforcement Lead Agency

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HSNO Enforcement Agencies. The roles and responsibilities:

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2.7 Reassessment of Endosulfan

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Endosulfan Use Prohibited

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2.8 Reassessment of Clopyralid

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The following are the details from the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) regarding the reassessment of Clopyralid: The chart below you will note that we have inserted the Trade names of the products that are affected by this reassessment.

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2.9 Reassessment of Methylarsinic Acid (Agpro MSMA 600)

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The following are the details from EPA regarding the reassessment of Methylarsinic acid (Agpro MSMA 600) The following details apply to Methylarsinic acid (Agpro MSMA 600). ERMA reassessment number HRC08006.

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2.10 Environmental Protection Authority Approved Agrichemicals into Water

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Summary of Approvals of Substances transferred under the Hazardous Substances (Pesticides) Transfer Notice 2004 (As Amended) as at 22nd May 2008

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2.11 Reassessment of Cotnion (Azinphos-methyl)

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The following azinphos methyl based products Suspension concentrate containing 350g/litre azinphos methyl (Approval Number HSR000160); Wettable powder containing 350g/kg azinphos methyl (Approval Number HSR000161) The above formulations have been revoked and can no longer be imported, manufactured or used in New Zealand (see TechOps 2.24 for Definition of Decline vs Revoked)

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2.12 Agrichemicals to Be Reassessed

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2.13 Environmental Protection Authority Definition of Widespread Dispersive Manner

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Interpretation of wide dispersive use requiring an approved handler

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2.14 With Holding Period for Bees

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Non Application periods for substances toxic to Bees

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2.15 Reassessment of Terraclor 75 WP

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The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has reassessed the Agrichemical called Terraclor 75 WP (Quintozene).

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2.16 Reassessment of Agrichemicals to Control Aquatic Plant Pest

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The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has approved the use of a number of specific herbicides for the control of aquatic pest plants. Herbicides containing one of the following five active ingredients can be applied, subject to controls, onto or into water:

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2.17 Environmental Protection Authority Approved Taskforce Herbicide for Weed Control by Aerial Application

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The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has approved Taskforce herbicide for the control of Nasella Tussock, Chilean Needlegrass and Kangaroo Grass in pasture.

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2.19 Hazard Classification Description for Most Agrichemicals

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2.20 Reassessment of Organophosphates & Carbonates

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The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has released their decision on the reassessment of Organophosphates and Carbamate Pesticides.

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2.21 Tracked Agrichemicals

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2.22 Tracked Agrichemical Procedures

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There are a range of agrichemicals that trigger the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (HSNO) Classifications 6.1A, 6.1B & 6.1C and required to be tracked.(See Tech-Ops TO-H16 for a detailed list)

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2.23 Definitions of Approved Handler

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There are a range of agrichemicals that trigger the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (HSNO) Classifications that are required to be in control of an Approved Handler.

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2.24 Decline vs. Revoked

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The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) have defined the difference between Declined and Revoked

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2.25 New Environmental Protection Authority Rules for Organophosphates & Carbamates Pesticides

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2.27 OPC Matrix Indoor Use

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2.28 Bee Label Warnings for Insecticide Agrichemicals

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The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has released their warning of agrichemical use from Insecticides that are harmful to bees.

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2.29 The Primary Requirements of Agrichemical Use

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2.30 The Expiry Date of Agrichemicals

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Under the Agricultural Compounds & Veterinary Medicines (ACVM) Act all agrichemicals must state the expiry date for the product in the container. This statement can be found on various places on the container label, some labels have in listed under Shelf Life and other have in with storage details. This expiry date can be written in two ways, e.g. Two years or 2 years and some is quite difficult to locate.

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2.31 HSNO Class 8.3A Risks

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It appears that a large number of Agrichemical users are not aware from the risk when MIXING/HANDLING of Class 8.3A Agrichemicals.

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2.32 Blood Test for Organophosphate & Carbamate Agrichemicals

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The following test is for agrichemical users who are likely to be exposed to Organophosphate and Carbamate families when handling and applying these agrichemicals.

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2.33 Filter Replacement

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How to estimate the likely service life of a filter when using Agrichemicals

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2.34 Safety Around Helicopters

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2.35 Personal Protection Equipment Recommended for Applicators based on the HSNO Classifications

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Recommended minimum protective equipment for agrichemical use when mixing Agrichemicals & Adjuvants.

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2.36 Am I Hydrated? - Urine Colour Chart

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2.37 Definition of Serious Harm

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Below is the definition of Serious Harm from Schedule 1 of the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992

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2.38 Safety Orange & Black Lightning High Quality Nitrile Disposable Gloves

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2.39 Dräger Respirators & Filters

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2.40 New Workplace Health and Safety System

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Workplace health and safety in New Zealand is changing considerably to dramatically reduce serious harm and fatalities

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2.41 You’re Glove Size

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2.42 Hazard Notice

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2.43 Health & Safety Toolbox/Hanger/ On Sit Meeting Plan

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2.44 Accident Investigation Form

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2.45 Form Register of an Accident or Serious Harm

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2.46 Symptoms of Dehydration

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2.47 MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR SIGNIFICANT HAZARDS

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2.48 Personal Protective Equipment Recommended for Applicators based on the HSNO Classifications for spraying Undercover

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Recommended minimum protective equipment for agrichemical use when mixing Agrichemicals & Adjuvants.

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3.1 Land Transport Safety Authority Class 9 Maximum Transport Quantity Change

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The Land Transport Safety Authority has advised that the Dangerous Goods amendment 2010 (Rule 45001/2)

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3.2 Agrichemical Transport Flow Chart

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Flow Chart for the determination of agrichemical transport classification where the agrichemicals are dangerous goods

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3.3 Land Transport Safety Authority Maximum Transport Quantity Volumes

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The Land Transport Safety Authority has advised that the Dangerous Goods amendment 2010 (Rule 45001/2) Quantity limits for dangerous goods transported for domestic or recreational purposes, for use as tools-of-trade, for agricultural use or for a commercial purpose, but not transported for hire or direct reward.

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4.1 Quantity Requirements for Site Signage by HSNO Classes for your Agrichemical Store

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The following table identifies the trigger quantities that require signage on your storage

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4.2 Signage Price List

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4.3 Storage Manifest

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If you store more than 100 litre or 100 kilogram in total of agrichemicals that have the HSNO Classifications of 6.1A, 6.1B, 6.1C, & 9.1A then you will need a Manifest.

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4.4 Tracking Template

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Use this standard tracking record for each tracked product you store. This record must be kept up to date 24/7 and must be available within two minutes if requested, also it must be kept for 3 years after the product has been used.

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4.5 Storage Checklist

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4.6 Volume Requirements for Storage Containment/Bunding

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The following containment/Bunding volumes are from the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act. Containment or bunding can be done using a number of methods, these maybe a concrete retaining lip, plastic containers cut down to form trays away of containing any spillage.

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4.7 Spill Kit Contents

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The following items are needed to make a spill kit. You will need to get enough absorbent material to match the volume of products that you store. Generally a 20kg bag of Mineral Sponge would suit the average size store.

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4.8 STORAGE ACCIDENT EMERGENCY PROCEDURE FLOW CHART

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4.9 Quantities Requiring Fire Extinguisher/s for Agrichemicals

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The following quantities trigger the requirement for Fire Extinguishers under the HSNO Act Emergency Management Regulations. March 2004.

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5.1 Spray Quality Coding

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Manufactures of agrichemical spray nozzles have made a couple of changes to the Coding and Droplet classification based on the BCPC specifications and in accordance with ASABE 572.1 standard. The droplet range will vary from manufacturer to manufacturer but the important note is that new agrichemical labels will start asking for their products to be applied with recommended spray quality.

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5.3 Calibration Formulas (knots)

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Calibration Formulas for Aerial Applicators

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5.4 Conversions for Speed

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Conversion factors for speed

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5.6 Decontamination Agents and use Rates for Application Equipment

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5.7 UDSA Website for Aerial Spray Nozzle Models

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Listed below is the web site address for the USA Department of Agriculture (UDSA) where you can download both Fixed Wing & Rotary Wing droplet data. Please note that the pressure is in Pounds per square inch (psi) and for speed in Miles per Hour (mph) so you will have converted to BAR & Knots.

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5.9 Spray Diaries Template

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5.11 CP Nozzle – Flow Rates

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6.1 Agrecovery Plastic Container Collection System

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The Agrecovery plastic container collection system is an MFE accredited product Stewardship Scheme approved under the Waste Minimisation Act 2008 and is also affiliated with Crop Life International an international organisation representing crop protection companies worldwide, an is consistent with international best practice.

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6.2 Agrecovery Unwantaned Chemicals

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This Agrecovery system is if you have agrichemical that you no longer need or you have expired agrichemicals that you wish to dispose of.

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6.3 Agrecovery Drum Collection

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The Agrecovery Drum recovery programme provides on property collection of plastic and steal drums over 60 litres.

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6.4 Agrecovery Large Volume Container Collection

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Agrecovery will form the above date collect from your base or location agrichemical containers that are part of the free collection programme provided that you meet the following points.

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7.1 Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Requirements for Emergency Management Levels 1 to 3

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The following three levels are what are required under emergency management system for agrichemicals. This process is based on the risk, to volume based controls, higher the product risk, the smaller the quantities trigger more controls.

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7.2 Emergency Action Form

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7.3 STORAGE ACCIDENT EMERGENCY PROCEDURE FLOW CHART

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7.4 EMERGENCY CONTACT REGISTER

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7.5 Emergency Box Contents

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When you have an emergency at your location (Fire etc) you need to be able to provide the emergency services with all the information that will assist them when they have arrived to handle the emergency.

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8.1 Location Test Certificate quantities for Flammable Fuels & Agrichemicals, and Hazardous Atmosphere Zones

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Both Fuels and Agrichemicals that are stored in containers and not in tank or bulk are now classed as Packaged Goods. This means that all containers are classed as closed refer to the table below. The following table provides the Break Points for Fuel, Agrichemicals & adjuvants that trigger the HSNO classes 3.1A, 3.1B & 3.1C.

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8.2 Fuel Storage on Farms

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Schedule Six of the Hazardous Substances (Dangerous Goods and Scheduled Toxic Substances) Transfer Notice 2004 (as amended) varies the controls imposed by regulation 81 of the Hazardous Substances (Class 1 to 5 Controls) Regulations. Farms of not less than 4 hectares, holding petrol, aviation gasoline, racing gasoline or kerosene, in total quantities of less than 2,000 litres, are NOT required to obtain a location test certificate.

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8.3 Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Classifications For Fuel

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The following classifications relate to the common range of fuels used in New Zealand.

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8.4 Quantities requiring fire Extinguisher/s for Aviation fuel

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The following quantities trigger the requirement for Fire Extinguishers under the HSNO Act Emergency Management Regulations. March 2004.

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9.1 Fire Fighting Foam

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