PPE for Chemical Handling
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I've got some PPE suggestions here below. There is no way my farmer is going to wear the sperm suit,...
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Fuel Storage on Farm
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Diesel Diesel isn't considered Dangerous Goods so does not require 'placarding' (refer definitions). However, if your diesel tanks are nearby...
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Chemical Spraying Contractor

If you want to spray chemicals on someone else’s land in a contractor type capacity (for payment), you need to become a Pest Management Technician and either work under a Pest Management Controllers Licence or obtain that licence yourself. Regulated by SA Health, these licences will cost you approximately: Pest Controller’s (Business) licence - $394.00 […]
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Fertiliser Storage
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Urea is not a dangerous good so you can store as much as you like Our other common fertilisers are...
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Now you have a Manifest, what do you do with it?
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The role of a Manifest is to communicate what dangerous substances may be present on the property in the event...
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Asbestos on Farm
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If you find or suspect Asbestos on your farm, call in the professionals. Don't penny pinch about the removal cost,...
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Chemical Records Implementation
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Here are my step by step instructions for organising your chemical safety data sheet register and dangerous goods manifest. Chemical...
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What do I need on my Manifest?
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To review the definition of Manifest, please refer to my post: What is a Manifest? My information sheet below includes...
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What is a Manifest?

Manifest means a written summary of the hazardous chemicals used, handled or stored at a workplace Because we store, use and transport 'hazardous chemicals and 'dangerous goods' on farm, the regulatory requirements for a manifest are quite specific. We also store chemicals in 'bulk' so have extra requirements due to this. Even though some items […]
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Phosphoric Acid
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Phos Acid in liquid form is becoming more common in grain production systems Phosphoric acid (Liquid P) is used in...
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