I once dropped a nail polish paint and some drops sprinkled out of the bottle and one into my eye, which was completely red inside and purplish outside for at least one week (aside from burning hot at the start). In the end I could not believe that my sight was not affected at all by the accident. On the other hand, another time (previously to the above) I was dusting an old wall and a next to invisible piece of white stuff fell into my eye and it gave me next to no problem at the time, but since then I occasionally see a small grey mark in my visive field and I know it is from that accident.
Google Certificate of Competence in the Safe Use of Pesticides For the purpose of the legislation, I understand "pesticides" include what 'gardeners' also call herbicides, and the HSE include all of these: Have you checked out all your responsibilites on this website? NetRegs - All landscaping guidance
I watched a council gardener a couple of weeks ago. He was cutting very very long grass with a heavy duty petrol strimmer. He was dressed in shorts/T shirt/ no goggles or visor. He was only working for a couple of minutes when he cried out in pain.He had hit broken glass in the long grass. His face,legs and arms were cut,he was lucky the glass shards had missed his eyes!!. Silly Booger.
thanks .... will have a close look at that .... a brief look on this page: NetRegs - Pesticides quote: If you provide a commercial service or you were born after 31 December 1964 you need to hold a certificate of competence not sure what commercial service implies, but from what I gather, it excludes domestic premises (homes)? .... I was born before 1964 however, I will make further enquiries as I will be expanding next year, and if it's too much hassle, I will employ someone on a contract basis (hire when needed) to do the pesticide/herbicide part, as I intend to tender for council landscaping maintenance work aswell as some industrial/commercial properties nearby
It's definitely worth getting the Certificate of Competence dim. There are different certificates for different types of pesticide equipment, but the one you want would be PA6, which covers hand held applicators. I've held a PA6 for years now, the test is not difficult to pass, it's mainly just common sense and a few simple calculations using a calculator for calibration. If you already have some knowledge of pesticide use and can do some simple sums you'll sail through it. It works in a similar fashion to the current driving test, you have to pass the 'theory' test first (PA1), which covers all the regulations and basic knowledge of pesticides, then you take the practical test (PA6). The tests are run by the City & Guilds organization. Details of what the tests actually involve can be found on their website, have a look at the assessment schedules for PA1 and PA6 and see what you think: NPTC | Assignment Schedules A lot of local authorities and other employers now specify PA6 as a requirement for working in landscaping and grounds maintenance, so it's definitely worth having, it's a good thing to have on your CV too.
thanks Trunky ... I have bookmarked the link and will have a close look tommorow ... as I mentioned, Dai also mentioned on several occasions that I should do a few courses ...I am always keen to learn new things
applying weedkiller with a backpack sprayer when the 'wind blows' is not a good idea .... you turn your back to face the wind and all goes well .... then when you get to the edge of the house and turn a corner to do the back yard, you forget which way the 'wind is blowing', when listeinening to Bob Dylan on your ipod .... :wallbang:
