Technical Managing the Store


This element is key to compliance and maintaining best practice. The store should be well managed with a Nominated Storekeeper, well trained staff who are aware of procedures and a set of written procedures in place which cover the normal operation of the store, emergency procedures and record keeping. A programme of regular auditing should include a review of these procedures to check that they are still relevant, practical and in date. Carry out an annual self assessment of the store, use a systematic approach to look at all aspects of the store from design to operation and management; it helps to have a ticksheet or formal audit form.


When considering design, look at whether the store does what it is supposed to, think about security and suitability. For example, is there enough room for the stock? Does the light work? Is it secure?


Moving onto the operation of the


store. Consider the stock rotation, check that all the products are still approved and make sure everything is stored correctly and that empties are cleaned correctly and stored in a separate area. Look at PPE and emergency


preparedness. Is the spill kit intact or does anything need replacing? Is all the PPE where it should be and is the First Aid Kit and eyewash still in date? Finally, look at management and


training. Assess whether the procedures and emergency procedures are adequate, easy to understand and accessible to all staff. Check the pesticide records and logs to make sure that record keeping is accurate, and check whether staff are all trained.


Once the audit is complete, make a list of anything which is missing or not up to scratch and decide on a date that improvements must have been done by and allocate actions to individuals. To make sure improvements are put in place, set a review date and re-audit as necessary. For more guidance on pesticide storage refer to the Voluntary Initiative’s guidance note entitled Pesticide Storage. This includes a useful self assessment guide. Detailed information on good practice is given in the HSE Guidance Note: Safe Storage of Pesticides on Farms and Holdings (AIS16) in addition to the Yellow Code. The Voluntary Initiative and the PSD


are great sources of information and have produced a number of factsheets and guidance notes which are useful aids for training and staff development. Consider having a Pesticides Noticeboard or, if you are short on space, a folder in your workplace where staff can find up to date information and advice on pesticides, including guidelines for calibrating, mixing, rinsing containers and disposals.


“Assess whether the procedures and emergency procedures are adequate and easy to


understand”


DECEMBER/JANUARY 2012 PC 101


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