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The Maintenance Facility: Best practice guide to the management of selected maintenance streams ... Continued Disposal of unwanted containers/ obsolete pesticides Always empty and triple rinse containers before storage/disposal. Store clean containers upright with their lids securely on in a dedicated compound. Properly clean foil seals and store with containers. Ensure a licensed carrier is used to appropriately collect and remove unwanted containers. See www.wasterecycling.org.uk for your nearest company. Unwanted/out of date products may be collected via the original seller. Alternatively a licensed waste handler must be brought in to dispose of the product. See www.voluntaryinitiative.co.uk or www.wasterecycling.org.uk for a complete list. Spillages Always keep a spill kit to hand when dealing with pesticides. Legislation The disposal of waste pesticides, the disposal of wastewater from washing down and the cleaning of pesticide storage or application equipment require authorisation from SEPA in the form of a Groundwater Authorisation Certificate under the Groundwater Regulations 1998. The storage and use of pesticides will not normally require authorisation if carried out in accordance with any necessary product approval under: The Control of Pesticides Regulations 1986 (as amended) Plant Protection Products Regulations 1995 (as amended) Plant Protection Products (Basic Conditions) Regulations 1997 Biocidal Products Regulations 2001 Food and Environment Protection Act 1985 (FEPA) Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (HSWA) Control of Pollution Act 1974 Environmental Protection Act 1990 Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH) Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992 Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations 2002 (CHIP) Label instructions Relevant Codes of Practice Methods of pesticides entering groundwater Machinery wheels Machinery washdown Always fill up on an appropriately bunded area. Crystals or other soaking materials must be disposed of via a licensed handler after use. Spillage at mixing Tank washings Container washings Foil seals WASTE MANAGEMENT Best Practice Approach for English and Welsh Golf Clubs 28
The Maintenance Facility: Best practice guide to the management of selected maintenance streams The Voluntary Initiative The Voluntary Initiative was accepted by the Government on 1st April 2001, in place of a proposed tax on pesticides used in agriculture and horticulture. The initiative was put forward by seven signatory organisations led by the Crop Protection Association. The Voluntary Initiative supports the National Register of Sprayer Operators (NRoSO) in order to prevent a pesticide tax and encourage best practice regarding spraying and pesticide management. NRoSO The National Register of Sprayer Operators (NRoSO) is a central register of certificated spray operators which uses Continuing Professional Development (CPD) as a means of ensuring ongoing training. The scheme is administered by the National Proficiency Testing Council (NPTC). It is an industry initiative intended to demonstrate to the Government that only responsible users apply pesticides and thereby minimise environmental risk. By registering on NRoSO, employers and operators are showing their commitment to professionalism and ongoing training. It will reinforce the responsible image of operators to the regulators and the public. Further details of the NRoSO are available from www.nptc.org.uk or via the helpline on 024 7685 7300. The National Sprayer Testing Scheme The NSTS is an independent annual, testing scheme which is supported by the Voluntary Initiative. The scheme is open to all users of any spraying equipment within the amenity sector including hand held apparatus. Compliance with the scheme will ensure maximum efficiency of your sprayer, reducing costly downtime whilst aiding traceability and retaining second hand value. The cost of replacing worn jets that deliver only 5% more than the recommended rate is readily recovered in chemical savings and improved efficacy resulting from better and more consistent spray quality. The tests can be carried out at the golf club by an approved technician (an up to date list can be found at www.nsts.org.uk). There may be a small charge, however money will soon be recovered via improved efficiency and a reduction in waste. WASTE MANAGEMENT Best Practice Approach for English and Welsh Golf Clubs 29
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