30 SEPTEMBER 2011 - Introductory GrowSafe and/or Approved Handler Courses
The BOP airplan states that someone using a Deadly or Dangerous poison in a commercial setting needs to have a GrowSafe cert. For these 2 categories they would also need an Approved Handler Certificate.
Course Content
Introductory Grow Safe Certification – Must be renewed every 5 years
Provides the basis for safe agrichemical use and practice. By attending a GrowSafe Course and gaining certification, your qualification demonstrates that you, the grower or supplier are conversant with the requirements of NZS 8409:1995 Agrichemical Users Code of Practice and comply with practices recommended by the code.
Approved Handler Certification - Must be renewed every 5 years
An Approved Handler is a person who is competent and certified to handle certain hazardous substances. To become an Approved Handler you must meet the requirements of the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (Personnel Qualifications) Regulations 2001.
(Please note that depending on the volume and type of agrichemicals stored by the proposed licensee a site visit may be required. All applicants should indicate proposed use and type of chemicals to be used prior to programme).
These courses are being held on Tuesday 8 November 2011. For more information on cost and to register your details, please download the attached document.