Growsafe Storage and Transport 2

Question 1

What is the NZ requirement for ventilation in an agrichemical storage area?

Accepted Answer

Adequate natural or mechanical ventilation to prevent buildup of toxic vapours

Answer

NZ regulations require adequate ventilation in agrichemical stores — either natural cross-ventilation through vents or mechanical ventilation — to prevent the buildup of toxic vapours that could harm anyone entering the store.

Question 2

According to NZ regulations, what must happen to agrichemicals that have passed their expiry date?

Accepted Answer

They must be disposed of as hazardous waste through an approved waste management company

Answer

Expired agrichemicals must be disposed of as hazardous waste through an approved waste management company or through industry take-back programmes. They should never be used, poured down drains, or placed in general waste.

Question 3

What class of dangerous goods licence does a NZ driver need to transport large quantities of agrichemicals?

Accepted Answer

A Dangerous Goods (DG) endorsement on their driver licence

Answer

For transporting quantities above the threshold levels, NZ drivers need a Dangerous Goods (DG) endorsement on their driver licence, which requires completing an approved training course and passing a test.

Question 4

What security measures does NZ law require for agrichemical storage facilities?

Accepted Answer

The store must be locked and access restricted to authorised persons only

Answer

NZ law requires that agrichemical storage facilities be locked and that access is restricted to authorised persons only. This prevents theft, misuse, and accidental exposure by untrained people, particularly children.

Question 5

When loading agrichemicals onto a vehicle for transport in NZ, what must be ensured?

Accepted Answer

Containers are secure, upright, and cannot shift during transit, with incompatible chemicals separated

Answer

When loading for transport, all containers must be secured upright to prevent leakage, restrained so they cannot shift during transit, and incompatible chemicals must be separated according to the NZ Land Transport Rule for Dangerous Goods.

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Growsafe Storage and Transport 2