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In Brief... Glypho-s
safe!
The European Food Safety Authority dismissed a study linking a Monsanto weedkiller to cancer after counsel from a US Environmental Protection Agency officer allegedly linked to the company.
The European Commission has now proposed a new 10-year license for the core ingredient of Monsanto’s RoundUp brand, glyphosate.
BIGGA warning
BIGGA has warned that the
10times.com website is advertising the BTME exhibition in Harrogate and has a facility to request an exhibition stand. BIGGA has no affiliation with this site and communications concerning bookings through
10times.com will not reach them.
If you are interested in booking a stand, please contact:
jill@bigga.co.uk or
lauren@bigga.co.uk
Keeping pests and weeds under control is vital to public health and to business. Dealing with them effectively requires detailed knowledge and skills due to the use of potentially harmful substances.
There is a legal requirement that anyone who applies pesticides as part of their professional activities (including those previously operating under grandfather rights) must have the appropriate qualifications to prove that they can handle, apply and store these pesticides safely.
Lantra Awards has worked with industry specialists to design a comprehensive range of courses and qualifications for the use and application of pesticides. Offering both theoretical and practical modules, the courses have been specifically designed for those who need to adhere to legal obligations
A legal requirement Using Pesticides and Weed Control Products - Lantra Awards Courses
whilst using pesticides in a professional capacity.
Approved by the Chemicals Regulation Directorate, Lantra Awards’ courses and qualifications will enable you to demonstrate your competence in using these hazardous substances.
Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Pesticides (similar to NPTC/C&G PA1)
This module includes:
- the regulations regarding safe use of pesticides
- pesticide product information
- hazards and risks associated with pesticides
- personal safety when using pesticides
- the measures to deal with pesticide poisoning
- safe working practices
- the requirements for protected areas
- environmental risks and protection of wildlife
- how to deal with incidents
- factors to consider when using pesticides
Those who have achieved a successful assessment in this
module can progress to a qualification in any of the practical modules, including:
Level 2 Award in the Safe Application of Pesticides Using Hand-held Equipment (similar to NPTC/C&G PA6)
Level 2 Award in the Safe Application of Pesticides Using Vehicle Mounted Boom (similar to NPTC/C&G PA2)
In most cases, the Lantra Awards courses can be delivered as continuous Training and Assessment, so everything can be carried out on consecutive days, rather than candidates returning to the training venue for assessment at a later date.
In addition, an “around water” element is included as standard within the Level 2 award.
Grounds Training will be offering these Lantra Awards courses in the South of England in the coming months, and venues and dates will be listed on our website
www.groundstraining.co.uk. These courses will be open to individuals to attend.
We also welcome enquiries for on site training for groups of four or more from this area, just email
chris@pitchcare.com for a quote.
Keeping Britain Moving
Obituary PAT BUTTERLY
Patrick J (Pat) Butterly, the founder of FGM Claymore has died at his home in Dublin, Ireland following a short illness.
With the company then known as Farm & Garden Machinery, Pat was responsible for bringing many well-known machinery products to the UK in the early 70s; most notably Shibaura and Tanaka. FGM Claymore retains a strong presence in the UK market to this today.
He will be greatly missed by all who worked with him in the industry and our thoughts are with his wife Eileen, sons and daughters Karen, Paul, Joann, John and Kieran, along with his twenty grandchildren.
10 I PC JUNE/JULY 2017
This is the title of this year’s Amenity Forum conference and the programme announced promises to be as topical and relevant as ever
This major conference has very much become the must attend event for all involved or having an interest in weed, pest and disease control matters in amenity. It also can appeal to a wider audience for those just wanting to understand more about this important and diverse sector.
The conference will be held on Thursday, October 12th, at the Pirelli Stadium, Burton on Trent. The title ‘Keeping Britain Moving’ has been chosen to align with the Forum’s ongoing and very successful campaign to communicate to the wider public the important and essential nature of weed, pest and disease management and why it impacts upon every UK citizen.
The opening session of the
conference will commence with a policy update from Grant Stark from the Chemicals Regulation Department of HSE. This will be followed by two topical presentations focusing upon the challenges of keeping our cities and trains moving.
As well as a host if industry speakers, delegates will also hear from John Ledwidge, Head Groundsman at Leicester City, a pitch regarded as one of the best in the Premier League.
Professor John Moverley, Independent Chairman of the Forum, says “The amenity sector has made substantial progress in promoting and adopting best practice and its influence and recognition. However, there is more to do and certainly no lack of
issues to discuss at our conference, now a major event in the amenity calendar”
Delegate rates are again being kept as low as possible. The standard rate is £65 plus VAT but, for those who book early before September 1st, there is a special discounted rate of £55 plus VAT
For further information go to
www.amenityforum.co.uk
To book your place contact
admin@amenityforum.net
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