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1. Acronyms

2. Management of Agrichemicals

  • 2.1 Client Evidence Form

    Revision Date : 7/4/2014

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  • 2.2 Client Evidence Form for Clopyralid

    Revision Date : 7/4/2014

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  • 2.3 Resistance to Glysophate

    Revision Date : 7/4/2014

    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

    Revision Date : 7/4/2014

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  • 2.5 Environmental Protection Authority Functions

    Revision Date : 7/4/2014

    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

    Revision Date : 7/4/2014

    HSNO Enforcement Agencies. The roles and responsibilities: Identifying a lead agency following a Hazardous Substance non-compliance or incident.

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  • 2.7 Reassessment of Endosulfan

    Revision Date : 7/4/2014

    From 16 January 2009, it will no longer be legal to import, manufacture, or use endosulfan and formulations containing endosulfan in New Zealand.

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  • 2.8 Reassessment of Clopyralid

    Revision Date : 7/4/2014

    The following are the details from the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) regarding the reassessment of Clopyralid

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  • 2.9 Reassessment of Methylarsinic Acid (Agpro MSMA 600)

    Revision Date : 7/4/2014

    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

    Revision Date : 7/4/2014

    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)

    Revision Date : 7/4/2014

    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) However Cotnion 200 Insecticide (Approval Number HSR002486) can be used with controls (listed below) until 31 DECEMBER 2014

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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 Introduction: The Approved Handler control for ecotoxic pesticides is applied where it is shown the pesticide may pose a risk to the environment. The control is imposed where the pesticide is applied in a manner which increases the risk of harm from wide dispersive use.

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  • 2.14 With Holding Period for Bees

    Revision Date : 7/4/2014

    Non Application periods for substances toxic to Bees

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  • 2.15 Reassessment of Terraclor 75 WP

    Revision Date : 7/4/2014

    The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has reassessed the Agrichemical called Terraclor 75 WP (Quintozene). From the 26th May 2011 this agrichemical approval has been revoked from import and manufacture.

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  • 2.16 Reassessment of Agrichemicals to Control Aquatic Plant Pest

    Revision Date : 7/4/2014

    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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  • 2.18 Environmental Protection Authority Approved Taskforce for Weed Control by Ground Application

    Revision Date : 7/4/2014

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

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  • 2.19 Hazard Classification Description for Most Agrichemicals

    Revision Date : 7/10/2014

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  • 2.20 Reassessment of Organophosphates & Carbonates

    Revision Date : 7/10/2014

    The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has released their decision on the reassessment of Organophosphates and Carbamate Pesticides. The new rules and controls come into effect on the 1st July 2015

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  • 2.21 Tracked Agrichemicals

    Revision Date : 7/10/2014

    List of Tracked Agrichemiclas

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  • 2.22 Tracked Agrichemical Procedures

    Revision Date : 7/10/2014

    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

    Revision Date : 7/10/2014

    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. Agrichemicals that trigger Classes 6.1A, 6.1B, 6.1C are not only Tracked agrichemicals but are required to be under the control of an Approved Handler who holds a Current Approved Hander Test Certificate. These classes require a person who holds a current Approved Handler Test Certificate when these agrichemicals are purchased, can also apply these agrichemicals.

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  • 2.24 Decline vs. Revoked

    Revision Date : 7/10/2014

    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

    Revision Date : 7/10/2014

    New Attack EPA Rules for OP’s & Carbamates – 1st July 2015

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  • 2.27 OPC Matrix Indoor Use

    Revision Date : 7/10/2014

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  • 2.28 Bee Label Warnings for Insecticide Agrichemicals

    Revision Date : 7/10/2014

    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

    Revision Date : 7/10/2014

    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

    Revision Date : 7/10/2014

    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

    Revision Date : 7/10/2014

    The following test is for agrichemical users who are likely to be exposed to Organophosphate and Carbamate families when handling and applying these agrichemicals. The correct test is: Red Cell Blood Cholinesterase Test

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  • 2.33 Filter Replacement

    Revision Date : 7/10/2014

    Filter Replacement Chart

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

    Revision Date : 7/10/2014

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

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  • 2.36 Am I Hydrated? - Urine Colour Chart

    Revision Date : 7/10/2014

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  • 2.37 Definition of Serious Harm

    Revision Date : 7/10/2014

    Below is the definition of Serious Harm from Schedule 1 of the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992 Serious harm means death, or harm of a kind or description declared by the Governor-General by Order in Council to be serious for the purposes of the Act; and "seriously harmed" has a corresponding meaning.

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  • 2.38 Safety Orange & Black Lightning High Quality Nitrile Disposable Gloves

    Revision Date : 7/10/2014

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  • 2.39 Dräger Respirators & Filters

    Revision Date : 7/10/2014

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  • 2.40 New Workplace Health and Safety System

    Revision Date : 7/10/2014

    Workplace health and safety in New Zealand is changing considerably to dramatically reduce serious harm and fatalities. On July 1 2013 a new workplace health and safety system was launched by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s Health and Safety group in readiness for the new Crown agency WorkSafe New Zealand, which takes over the reins in December this year.

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  • 2.41 You’re Glove Size

    Revision Date : 7/10/2014

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  • 2.42 Hazard Notice

    Revision Date : 7/10/2014

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

    Revision Date : 7/10/2014

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  • 2.44 Accident Investigation Form

    Revision Date : 7/10/2014

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  • 2.45 Form Register of an Accident or Serious Harm

    Revision Date : 7/10/2014

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  • 2.46 Symptoms of Dehydration

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  • 2.47 MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR SIGNIFICANT HAZARDS

    Revision Date : 7/10/2014

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

    Revision Date : 7/10/2014

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

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3. Land Transport of Agrichemicals

  • 3.1 Land Transport Safety Authority Class 9 Maximum Transport Quantity Change

    Revision Date : 7/10/2014

    The Land Transport Safety Authority has advised that the Dangerous Goods amendment 2010 (Rule 45001/2) The main change for Agrichemical users is to the Maximum Transport Quantities (MTQ) for class 9 Ecotoxic for products that trigger MTQ under the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act (HSNO).

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  • 3.2 Agrichemical Transport Flow Chart

    Revision Date : 7/10/2014

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  • 3.3 Land Transport Safety Authority Maximum Transport Quantity Volumes

    Revision Date : 7/10/2014

    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. Storage and Supply of Agrichemicals

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

    Revision Date : 7/10/2014

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  • 4.2 Signage Price List

    Revision Date : 7/10/2014

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  • 4.3 Storage Manifest

    Revision Date : 7/10/2014

    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

    Revision Date : 7/10/2014

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  • 4.5 Storage Checklist

    Revision Date : 7/10/2014

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  • 4.6 Volume Requirements for Storage Containment/Bunding

    Revision Date : 7/10/2014

    The following containment/Bunding volumes are from the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act.

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  • 4.7 Spill Kit Contents

    Revision Date : 7/10/2014

    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. Contents:

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  • 4.8 STORAGE ACCIDENT EMERGENCY PROCEDURE FLOW CHART

    Revision Date : 7/10/2014

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  • 4.9 Quantities Requiring Fire Extinguisher/s for Agrichemicals

    Revision Date : 7/10/2014

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

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5. Use Of Agrichemicals

  • 5.1 Spray Quality Coding

    Revision Date : 7/10/2014

    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.

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  • 5.2 Calibration Formulas kLh

    Revision Date : 7/10/2014

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  • 5.5 Conversions for Pressure

    Revision Date : 7/15/2014

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  • 5.6 Decontamination Agents and use Rates for Application Equipment

    Revision Date : 7/15/2014

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  • 5.8 Sample Spray Diary

    Revision Date : 7/15/2014

    Spray Diary for Ground Applicators

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  • 5.10 Ground (L/min) Flow Rate – CP65 Nozzle

    Revision Date : 7/15/2014

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6. Disposal of Agrichemicals and Containers

  • 6.1 Agrecovery Plastic Container Collection System

    Revision Date : 7/15/2014

    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

    Revision Date : 7/15/2014

    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

    Revision Date : 7/15/2014

    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

    Revision Date : 7/15/2014

    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. Emergency Perparedness & Management

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

    Revision Date : 7/15/2014

    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

    Revision Date : 7/15/2014

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  • 7.3 STORAGE ACCIDENT EMERGENCY PROCEDURE FLOW CHART

    Revision Date : 7/15/2014

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  • 7.4 EMERGENCY CONTACT REGISTER

    Revision Date : 7/15/2014

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  • 7.5 Emergency Box Contents

    Revision Date : 7/15/2014

    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. Fuels

  • 8.1 Fuel Stored on Farms

    Revision Date : 7/15/2014

    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.

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  • 8.2 Location Test Certificate quantities for Petrol and Hazardous Atmosphere Zones

    Revision Date : 7/15/2014

    Petrol that is stored in containers, Jerry cans, Drums and are stored any where in New Zealand where the property s not greater than 4 hectares and the volume 50 litres or greater the you will need to hold a Location Test Certificate (LTC). The following table provides the Break Point for Petrol that requires a Location Test Certificate (LTC). Diesel that trigger the HSNO class 3.1D do not require a Location Test Certificate.

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