Q:

What can I do to get rid of my rinsate?

A:

If calibrated correctly, there shouldn't be too much left. One option is to fill tank with water to infinitely dilute and pump back into paddock that you are spraying (record keeping implications if you put it on another paddock). Do risk analysis before this option. Other options would be to spray dilute on bare areas or put in chemical pit.

Q:

Do I have to have a secured (locked) storage area (on a farm)?

A:

Yes - Locked (not just secured) with a childproof latch. (OH&S, Risk Management and duty of care)

Q:

How do I dispose of empty chemical containers (that are not part of DrumMuster?)

A:

Triple rinse containers. Render them unusable. Take to approved council tip if they will accept them or burn on farm in special incinerators if fumes not toxic.

Q:

What do I do if I know or discover a dump site on my property?

A:

Isolate the site, put warning signs up and declare it.

Q:

What should I do if I have a spill (concentrate or dilute) on my property?

A:

Check label and MSDS for instructions.
If in a public place - call fire brigade
If on your property - contain and decontaminate the site
Dispose of in environmentally friendly way
At mixing site need - emergency procedures sign
Spill kit
Should have a tap between tank and pump to enable switch off.

Q:

Do I by law have to tell the vineyard next to my property what chemicals I am using and when? (My farm is a mixed farming operation)

A:

Notification requirement is not compulsory yet but it will be a coded practice.
Should make it common practice because of chemical trespass.

Q:

What will clean sulphur off spray rigs?

A:

"Boomkleaan" (needs to be under 12 months old)
Straight chlorine
(can get information from Chandlers giving internal/external cleaning of equipment)

Q:

How do I get rid of de-registered chemicals and/or containers?

A:

ChemClear. If they will not take them, take to a hazardous waste dump.

Q:

Do I take empty containers to my local 'dump'?

A:

Need to check with local dump. Some will, some won't. If yours will, drums need to be triple rinsed.

Q:

How do I get rid of sharps?

A:

Make up a special labelled sharps container.

Q:

Why do we need an MSDS?

A:

To do a risk analysis on chemicals.

Q:

Atropine - what advice?

A:

Check MSDS.
Phone 000 - wait for ambulance.

Q:

What are the ideal spraying conditions?

A:

Section 6.5 of the ChemCert NSW Reference Manual states that neutral conditions are the best conditions for spraying.

Q:

How are hazardous substances designated?

A:

According to process by NOHSC (National Occupational Health & Safety Commission) criteria.

Q:

List of websites of chemical companies

A:

www.apvma.gov.au
www.pestgenie.com.au
www.msds.com.au