Spray Safety
Pre Start Check - Ensure the sprayer tank is...?
Empty
The speed limit on the orchard is...?
20 km / hr
One of the most important things for a spray operator to do is to create a …… working environment.
Safe
When you are driving a non cabbed tractor you must wear..........because of the noise.
ear muffs
Ensure ..... ....... is tied back securely.
Long hair
What must you read before you start the spray job?
Spray instruction sheet
Earmuffs must be worn in a cabbed tractor….............True / False
True
The chemicals shed must be ........ at all times
locked
Do not enter the .......or .......area with
spraying PPE on.
Office / eating area
Ensure the PTO is ................ before mounting any implements or before any repairs/adjustments are being made.
disengaged
All spray operators must hold a..........certificate.
Growsafe
You must have a full drivers licence to be able to drive a tractor on the road True / False
False
You must ensure the scales are set to what before you use them?
zero
Complete this list. What must you wear before you mix the spray chemical? Visor,respirator, apron and/or coveralls, gloves and ...? [x2]
gloves, gumboots
The .......... rule should be applied when using any PTO driven equipment.
5 metre
Trainee sprayer operators must be under ………….. of an experienced and competent operator
Supervision
Enter & exit the vehicle using …..points of contact.
three
How much water do you put in the tanks initially?
1/3 to 1/2
The half faced respirators should be fitted with filters and create a what?
a proper seal
PTO stubs and shafts must be .............. at all times
guarded
While a person is spraying all personnel on the orchard should be sure they are a safe space away from mixing and spray application. This is termed the ………… distance.
Buffer zone
Separation distance
Keep mounted equipment as …….. as possible to ensure ………., while making sure you can still use it effectively.
[Low stability]
In relation to the WALES concept when preparing chemicals what does the A stand for?
Agitation
What should you check on you PPE gear before you begin spraying?
Holes and worn areas
Never step across or lean over a rotating power shaft. Always ..... .......... the tractor.
walk around