Growsafe Storage and Transport

Question 1

Under NZ regulations, what type of floor must an agrichemical storage facility have?

Accepted Answer

An impervious, bunded floor capable of containing spills (e.g., sealed concrete)

Answer

Any flat surface including compacted earth

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Wooden flooring with drainage holes

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Carpet or rubber matting for comfort

Question 2

What is the bunding capacity requirement for an agrichemical store in New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

Capable of holding the volume of the largest container plus 10% of the total stored volume

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Equal to the total volume of all containers combined

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No specific capacity requirement if floor is concrete

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Half the volume of the smallest container

Question 3

According to NZ standards, what signage must be displayed on an agrichemical storage facility?

Accepted Answer

Hazchem signs, no smoking signs, and emergency contact information

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A simple 'keep out' sign is sufficient

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No signage is required for on-farm storage

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Only the farm name and address

Question 4

What separation requirements apply to storing herbicides and insecticides together in NZ?

Accepted Answer

They can be stored together but must be clearly separated and labelled on different shelves or sections

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They must be in completely separate buildings

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No separation is required if both are sealed

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Herbicides must be stored outdoors only

Question 5

When transporting agrichemicals by vehicle in New Zealand, what documentation must the driver carry?

Accepted Answer

A dangerous goods declaration, SDSs for all products, and emergency response information

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Only a standard driver's licence

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The purchase receipt for the chemicals

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No documentation is required for quantities under 1000 litres

Question 6

What temperature considerations apply to NZ agrichemical storage?

Accepted Answer

Store below 30°C, away from direct sunlight, and protect from frost where product labels require

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Temperature does not affect stored agrichemicals

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All agrichemicals must be refrigerated

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Only liquid products are affected by temperature