Resources
In this section we share useful documents, like guides, videos and signs to use at work or in your farm.
You will also find state specific legislation about the use of chemicals, news and Industry FAQs.
Useful Documents
Horticulture Resources
Farm Bio Security AGDAFF
‘Biosecurity’ is protecting the economy, environment and people’s health from pests and disease. This video from the Australian Government, Department of Agriculture explains how to implement biosecurity measures to avoid pest and disease incursions on your property.
Fumigation Resources
GRDC Phosphine Resistance
In this video GRDC shares it best practices in dealing with resistance to Phosphine building among the insect population.
- Download the Guide
GRDC Phosphine Fumigation Demonstration
In this video stored grain specialist Chris Newman demonstrates how to fumigate a grain silo with phosphine.
- Download the Guide
Calculators
Chemical Storage and Transport
ChemCERT Chemical Storage Guide
The ChemCERT Storage Guide is a quick access reference sheet detailing good storage practices and features.
- Download the Guide
GHS Poster
Agsafe and ChemCERT have created a GHS poster with the new wording and icons used in the GHS system.
- Download the Guide
Dangerous Goods Segregation
ChemCERT has developed this poster to explain the new GHS system for segregating Dangerous goods in road vehicles.
- Download the Guide
Ute It, Don’t Boot It – Agsafe/ChemCERT
ChemCERT supports Agsafes Ute It, Don’t Boot it initiative. ChemCERT has designed this poster which can be placed in the workplace to remind us not to let Chemicals share the passenger cabin space.
- Download the Guide
1080 Bait Resources
Pesticide control Order for 1080
Pesticides Act 1999 – Pesticide control Order under section 38 (1080 Liquid Concentrate and bait products).
- Download the Guide
Risk Assessment for 1080 Use
Risk assessment is a requirement of several PCOs prior to baiting. Risk assessments should consider items such as the impact on non-target species and the safe placement of bait products.
- Download the Guide
First Aid for Dogs and Domesticated Pets
Wherever 1080 baiting is taking place, there is always a risk of accidental poisoning. This simple guide will go through the first aid steps if poisoning occurs.
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1080 Permit (Permit 8781)
Permit for supplying a perishable bait treated with a registered chemical product. Without this permit it would be an offence against the Agvet Codes for a person to possess, supply and use the unregistered bait
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SDS Guide for 1080 Bait
This guide covers all aspects of this Hazardous Chemical and how it affects health and safety in the workplace. It contains information about safe handling, storage, emergency and disposal procedures. The SDS should always be referred to when assessing risks in the workplace.
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Example 1080 Signage DEPI VIC
Proper signage must be displayed on all lands where baiting has been carried out to inform people using or entering the land of the potential risk. Signs must be erected at all vehicular entry points and any other commonly used entry points to the land immediately before 1080 pest baits are laid.
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