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EEC biocide directives bring changes to the use of pest controls
Suppliers of aluminium phosphide will require approved level 2 qualification from 2015
AS from 2015, ALL suppliers and users of aluminium phosphide will need to have had training and assessment for an Ofqual approved level 2 qualification in the “Safe Use of Aluminium Phosphide for Vertebrate Pest Control”. If you have had no prior training or do not currently hold a certificate of competence, you must be aware that, from November 2013, you will no longer be able to buy the product. Some suppliers are insisting that those purchasing the products must have already undertaken the training update.
The new qualification takes us through all the items that changed when the formulations we use against rats, moles and rabbits went through the processes needed to allow the products to clear the EEC biocide directives so they could be included in Annex 1 of the EU directive.
The key changes:
The formulations we use, which are either Phostoxin or Talunex, can only be used with the application device designed for the products, (no more gloved hand or spoons to be used).
All operators must wear full face masks with B2P3 respirators in addition to rubber gloves, boots and coveralls.
The RPE full face mask must be worn at all times unless a risk assessment made and recorded at the operational site shows that highest risk will be when loading or unloading the applicator. The risk assessment may show that engineering controls (the applicators) will offer suitable protection at other stages of the treatment being done. Whatever the outcome of your risk assessment, the full face mask must be worn
when loading and unloading.
Empty flasks can no longer be buried, they must be disposed of using licensed specialist waste contractors.
Containers cannot be resealed, the whole flask must be used on a single treatment.
This new ruling will stop anyone fumigating the odd few mole hills; the label instructions give application rates, exceeding the rates would be an offence as would resealing the flask because only a few pellets or tablets were used.
Records of every application of the formulations must be kept. These must include who, why, what, where, when and details of the follow up procedures made.
The Luxan label is no longer approved. A gamekeeper has recently been prosecuted for having Talunex in the old Luxan pellet flasks in his chemical store.
The products cannot be used within ten metres of buildings, (this was formally three metres).
Transportation and storage instruction have been updated.
The poisons book must be signed by the purchaser of products, the reason for purchases must also be recorded.
If you need to buy a Phostoxin applicator, make sure you are supplied with an aluminium adapter, not the red rubber funnel, the adapter allows the applicator to be classed as an ‘Engineering control’.
There are two methods of getting verification as competent in “Safe Use Of Aluminium Phosphide for Vertebrate Pest Control” to level 2.
NPTC third party assessment: with this method you can attend a training day then be assessed by a third party assessor, or if you feel you are already suitably trained you can arrange for an assessment without attending a training day.
Lantra Awards: you will need to attend an integrated training and assessment course for instruction. At the end of the training, the instructor will test your knowledge and what you apply the formulations prior to issuing a certificate of verification.
How to get your training up to date
Pitchcare will shortly be offering both the NPTC and the Lantra Awards Training.
The National Pest Technicians Association offer training.
Most Lantra Awards training providers will be in a position to arrange training days. Further information and contact details.
www.groundsmantraining.co.uk www.ramps-uk.org www.npta.org.uk www.abcomplete.co.uk
Andy Beddoes
andrew@abcomplete.co.uk 01452 780759.
Changes to Pest Control courses
LANTRA’s existing training courses for Rabbit and Mole Control and Rodent Control have been updated, removing reference to the application of Aluminium Phosphide. From 1st April 2013, learners who require training in using Aluminium Phosphide should register for Lantra Awards new training course ‘The Safe Use of Aluminium Phosphide for Vertebrate Pest Control’ and ‘Level 2 Qualification’ with the same title, providing them with a licence to practice to be able to purchase and use aluminium phosphide commercially from this date.
Courses removed from 31st March 2013 Code
Course Title 8 PC APRIL/MAY 2013 Duration
CLPM03X Rabbit Control 1 Day CLPM04X Rodent Control 1 Day
Lantra announce changes to Rabbit and Mole Control and Rodent Control courses CLPM05X Mole Control 1 Day
CLPM07X Rabbit and Mole 1 Day Control
CLPM01X Rodent Control - 11
Including Aluminium Phosphide
New courses from 1st April 2013 Code
Course Title Duration
CLPM18X The Safe Use of 1 Day Aluminium Phosphide for Vertebrate Pest Control
CLPM13X Rabbit Control - 1
Trapping Techniques
/2 Day /2 Days
CLPM14X Rodent Control 1 Day CLPM15X Mole Control -
1/2
Trapping Techniques
CLPM17X Rabbit and Mole 1/2
Control - Trapping Techniques
New qualification from 1st April 2013 Regulatory
Course Title reference
600/8391/8 Level 2 Award in The Safe Use of Aluminium Phosphide for Vertebrate Pest Control
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