Growsafe Agrichemical Safety Fundamentals 2

Question 1

Under NZ regulations, what does the term 'withholding period' refer to in agrichemical application?

Accepted Answer

The minimum time between last application and harvest or grazing

Answer

The withholding period is the minimum time that must pass between the last agrichemical application and when produce can be harvested or stock can graze on treated pasture, ensuring residue levels are safe.

Question 2

What does the GHS pictogram of a skull and crossbones indicate on an agrichemical label in New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

Acute toxicity — may be fatal or cause serious harm

Answer

The skull and crossbones pictogram under the Globally Harmonised System (GHS), which NZ follows, indicates acute toxicity — the substance may be fatal or cause serious harm if swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin.

Question 3

In NZ, who is legally responsible for ensuring agrichemicals are stored correctly on a farm?

Accepted Answer

The person in charge of the workplace (PCBU)

Answer

Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015, the PCBU (Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking) — typically the farm owner or manager — is legally responsible for correct storage of hazardous substances.

Question 4

What is the NZ Environmental Protection Authority's (EPA) required buffer zone purpose when applying agrichemicals near waterways?

Accepted Answer

To prevent contamination of water bodies and protect aquatic life

Answer

Buffer zones near waterways are required by the EPA to prevent agrichemical contamination of water bodies and protect aquatic ecosystems, which is critical in New Zealand's clean-water environment.

Question 5

According to Growsafe NZ training, what should be done with empty agrichemical containers?

Accepted Answer

Triple-rinsed and returned through the Agrecovery programme

Answer

In New Zealand, empty agrichemical containers should be triple-rinsed (with rinsate added back to the spray tank) and returned through the Agrecovery programme for proper recycling and disposal.

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Growsafe Agrichemical Safety Fundamentals 2