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

NZ regulations require agrichemical storage facilities to have impervious floors (typically sealed concrete) with bunding capable of containing at least the volume of the largest container, plus an allowance for firewater, to prevent spills reaching the environment.

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

Answer

NZ regulations require bunding that can contain at least the volume of the largest single container in the store plus 10% of the total volume of all containers, ensuring containment in case of a major spill.

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

Answer

NZ agrichemical stores must display appropriate Hazchem warning signs (indicating the classes of hazardous substances stored), no smoking signs, and emergency contact information including the Poisons Centre number.

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

Answer

Herbicides and insecticides can be stored in the same facility but should be clearly separated and labelled in different sections or shelves to prevent confusion and cross-contamination. However, incompatible chemicals must be separated.

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

Answer

When transporting agrichemicals in NZ (above threshold quantities), the driver must carry a dangerous goods declaration, Safety Data Sheets for all products being transported, and appropriate emergency response information.

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Growsafe Storage and Transport