NZ Agrichemical Legislation (HSNO Act) Flashcards
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Which NZ legislation establishes the duty to ensure worker health and safety when using agrichemicals in the workplace?
Answer: Health and Safety at Work Act 2015
The Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (HSWA) establishes the primary duty of care for workplace health and safety, including the safe handling of agrichemicals by workers.
What is a 'Safety Data Sheet' (SDS) and what does it provide?
Answer: A document providing comprehensive information about a chemical's hazards, safe handling, storage, and emergency response
A Safety Data Sheet (formerly called Material Safety Data Sheet) provides 16 sections of standardised information about a chemical's hazards, physical properties, first aid measures, handling, storage, disposal, and emergency response.
Under NZ law, who must have access to Safety Data Sheets for agrichemicals used on a farm?
Answer: All workers who may be exposed to the agrichemicals
SDSs must be accessible to all workers who may be exposed to the relevant agrichemical, enabling them to understand hazards and respond appropriately in an emergency.
What is a 'pre-harvest interval' (PHI) and why is it legally important?
Answer: The minimum time that must elapse between applying an agrichemical and harvesting the crop, ensuring residues fall within legal limits
The pre-harvest interval ensures that agrichemical residues in harvested produce fall within Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs). Failing to observe the PHI can result in produce exceeding legal residue limits.
What does the term 'restricted use pesticide' mean in the New Zealand context?
Answer: A pesticide that may only be used by or under the direct supervision of a certified applicator
Certain agrichemicals have controls under the HSNO Act requiring them to be used by or under the direct supervision of a certified applicator due to their higher risk profile.
What is the purpose of the 'Agrichemical User Certificate' (AUC) in New Zealand?
Answer: To certify that a person has the knowledge and skills to safely and responsibly use agrichemicals
The Agrichemical User Certificate (part of the GrowSafe programme) certifies that a person has the competencies to safely select, handle, apply, and dispose of agrichemicals.