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01/12

Safe Use in Pesticide Handling & Application FETAC Level 5 Training Course April Dublin

Written by Editor

Become up to date on ‘Best Practice’ and legislation on Safe Use in Pesticide Handling & Application

A Nationally recognised qualification for the Republic of Ireland in this subject area to cater for all those who use and apply pesticides.

Be familiar with pesticides used in the industry, legislation

relating to the use of these products

Be able to demonstrate best practice in relation to storage,

handling, mixing, application and disposal of pesticide and tank

mixing.

Fully understand the health and safety requirements in relation to

storage, handling, application and disposal of pesticides

Fully understand the environmental requirements relating to

storage, handling, mixing, application and disposal of pesticidesbe familiar with pesticides used in the industry, legislation relating to the use of these products

Those interested in enrolling please email the Institute on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to secure your place.

Last Updated on Sunday, 22 January 2012 23:17