Applying chemicals
There are requirements under the law for the use of agricultural chemicals under the Agricultural Chemicals Distribution Control Act 1966. For more information on these requirements from the Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries refer to:
Aerial distribution of agricultural chemicals
Ground distribution of herbicides
Agricultural chemicals users’ manual .
For detailed information, guidelines and principles for responsible agricultural chemical use refer to the Agricultural chemicals users’ manual.
Some aspects of safe application methods include:
- Selecting appropriate equipment for a particular chemical or use situation.
- Selecting the right nozzle to ensure accurate and even application.
- Calibrating of equipment to reduce spray drift.
- Calculating the right amount of chemicals.
- Decontaminating equipment and clothing and disposal.
- Maintaining nozzles, hoses, regulator gauges and cartridges for respirators.
After spraying chemicals, strict re-entry periods should be observed especially where contact with foliage and skin is unavoidable. Where a re-entry period is not stated on the label, re-entry to a spray site should only be after dusts have settled or sprays have dried.
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