VI Pesticide Container Roadshows
With regulations on disposal of pesticide containers about to change, a series of half-day Operator Roadshows is being organised around the country to help sprayer operators take a fresh look at pesticide container disposal and emergency procedures.
More than 200 workshops are planned across the UK. Each one is organised by an agrochemical distributor or agronomy company as part of the Voluntary Initiative. The training will look at factors affecting pesticide packaging and the practical implications of new waste regulations, including the fact that in England and Wales the drum incinerator will no longer be legal. There will also be sessions dealing with efficient spraying as well as preventing and dealing with emergencies.
Each course will attract 5 CPD points for those on the National Register of Sprayer Operators (NRoSO).
Full details are available from the VI website www.voluntaryinitiative.org.uk