Andrew Spencer of Complete Weed Control
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Rob Simpson, BASIS Managing Director
Laurence Gale MSc joins delegates on the BASIS Certificate of Competence course, designed for all those involved with the use, supervision, strorage and transportation of pesticides
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s long as I can remember we, as turfcare professionals, have had pesticides available for use on sportsturf. They have helped to efficiently manage insect pests, disease causing organisms and weeds. The result has been the continued improvement of both appearance and playing quality of turfgrass. To safeguard and protect the people who come into contact with pesticides the government has in place a set of laws and legislations. The law states that anyone who uses a professional pesticide product in the course of their business or employment may not use it, or give instructions on its use, unless they have received adequate instruction, training and guidance. In addition, users of pesticides must hold a relevant Certificate of Competence if they are providing a commercial service e.g contactors or anyone spraying on land that is not his or his employers. Anyone who does not hold the Certificate of Competence can only use pesticides if they are supervised by someone who does hold the correct documentation.
Obtaining the Certificate of Competence is the best way of demonstrating that you are trained to use specific types of equipment even if, under the legislation, you are not required to have one. Currently, the recognised Certificates of Competence for the use of pesticides are issued by the National Proficiency Tests Council and the Scottish Skills Testing Service.
Sell, supply or store
Anyone who stores pesticides for the purpose of sale or supply in a quantity in excess of, at any one time, 200kg or 200
What is BASIS?
BASIS is an independent organisation, set up at the suggestion of the UK Government in 1978, to establish and assess standards in the pesticide industry relating to storage, transport and competence of staff. It is an industry self- regulated scheme, in line with Government’s de-regulation policy, giving balanced and independent advice to registered distributors. It does not seek to emulate the role of any Government enforcement agency. BASIS became a registered charity in 1999. Standards and certification are recognised under the Control of Pesticides Regulations 1986; the BASIS Storekeeper and Field Sales and Technical Staff certificates are now required, by law, by all those involved in the storage, sale and supply of pesticides.
BASIS achievements to date
• Over 420 companies distributing pesticides have registered their pesticide stores with BASIS
litres, or a similar mixed quantity, must obtain the appropriate Certificate of Competence. If they do not hold one then they may only store pesticides under the direct supervision of someone that does. In addition, anyone who intends to sell, supply or otherwise market a pesticide for someone to use must have a Certificate of Competence, or sell or supply those pesticides under the direct supervision of a person who holds such a certificate. The recognised Certificate of Competence for those who store, sell, supply or otherwise market a pesticide is issued by BASIS (Registration) Ltd.
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