NZS 8409:2004
Management of agrichemicals
Provides practical and specific guidance on the safe, responsible and effective management of agrichemicals, including plant protection products (herbicides, insecticides, fungicides), veterinary medicines, fumigants used in rural situations and agricultural use of detergents and sanitizers. The main changes are due to the application of the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (HSNO) Regulations. New information on emergency preparedness and sale of agrichemicals has been added and the section on product data moved to an Appendix.
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COMMITTEE REPRESENTATION
©2004 COPYRIGHT
STANDARDS COUNCIL APPROVAL
PREFACE
CONTENTS
REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
FOREWORD
REVIEW OF STANDARDS
SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Scope
1.2 Interpretation
1.3 Definitions
1.4 Compliance with Legislation
SECTION 2 MANAGEMENT OF AGRICHEMICALS
2.1 Scope
2.2 Risk Management
2.3 Responsibility
2.4 Information
2.5 Product Information Sources
2.6 Documentation and Licensing
2.7 Tracking
2.8 Competency of Personnel
SECTION 3 LAND TRANSPORT OF AGRICHEMICALS
3.1 Scope
3.2 Responsibility
3.3 General Requirements for Agrichemical Transport
3.4 Transport of Dangerous Goods for Agricultural Use within Quantity Limits
3.5 Transport for Hire or Reward or for Agricultural Use in Large Quantities
3.6 Transport Emergencies
3.7 Competency
SECTION 4 STORAGE AND SUPPLY OF AGRICHEMICALS
4.1 Scope
4.2 Risk Management
4.3 Responsibility
4.4 Information – Needs and Requirements
4.5 Documentation
4.6 Competency
SECTION 5 USE OF AGRICHEMICALS
5.1 Scope
5.2 Agrichemical Use – Responsibilities
5.3 Safe Use of Agricultural Compounds and Plant Protection Products
5.4 Safe Use of Veterinary Medicines and Animal Health Products
5.5 Safe Use of Compounds for Agricultural Produce, Soil or Greenhouse Fumigation
5.6 Safe Agricultural Use of Detergents, and Other Cleaning and Sanitizing Compounds
SECTION 6 DISPOSAL OF AGRICHEMICALS AND CONTAINERS
6.1 Scope
6.2 Risk Management
6.3 Responsibilities
6.4 Information
6.6 Documentation
6.5 Safe Practice for Disposal
6.7 Competency
SECTION 7 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND MANAGEMENT
7.1 Scope
7.2 Risk Management
7.3 Responsibility
7.4 Information and Actions in an Emergency
7.5 Documentation
7.6 Competency
APPENDIX
APPENDIX A Glossary
APPENDIX B Legislation and Agrichemical Use
APPENDIX C Agrichemical Use
APPENDIX D Product Data
Appendix E Agrichemical Poisoning and First Aid
Appendix F Environmental Management
Appendix G Spray Drift Hazard and Weather Conditions
Appendix H Competency and Training
Appendix J Land Transport of Agrichemicals
APPENDIX K Emergency Management
APPENDIX L General Storage Requirements
APPENDIX M Notification and Signage for Application of Agrichemicals
APPENDIX N Adverse Events
APPENDIX P Personal Protective Equipment
APPENDIX Q Application Equipment
APPENDIX R Handling and Mixing Agrichemicals
APPENDIX S Disposal of Agrichemicals and Containers
APPENDIX T Internet Resources
TABLE
Table 1 – Quantity limits for dangerous goods transported
Table B1 – HSNO regulations summary
Table C1Hazard classifications for Class 1 - 5 substances
Table C2 – Hazard classifications for Class 6, 8 and 9 substances
Table C3 – Suggested agrichemical use record sheet
Table D1 – Hazard classification based on laboratory animal toxicity data (LD50)
Table D2 – HAZCHEM numbers
Table D3 – HAZCHEM letters
Table D4 – Relationships between schedule heading, hazard classification and packing group
Table F1 – Volatility rating from vapour pressure at 20 to 30 oC (room temperature) US data*
Table G1 – Drift hazard guidance chart
Table G2 – Buffer zones
Table J1 – Segregation of dangerous goods
Table J2 – Requirement of fire extinguishers for hazardous substances
Table J3 – Hazardous substance and quantity requiring control by approved handler
Table K1 – Quantities for different response levels
Table K2 – Examples of the quantities requiring an emergency response plan
Table K3 – Sample manifest
Table K4 - Secondary containment capacity requirements
Table L1 – Quantities of hazardous substances that activate hazardous substance location requirements
Table P1 – Recommended minimum PPE requirements for agrichemical use
Table Q1 – BCPC nozzle code
Table Q2 – Reference nozzles
Table Q3 – Measurement of pressure
Table R1 – Decontamination agents and use rates for application equipment
Table S1 – Plastics resins identification code
FIGURE
Figure J1 – Flow chart for the determination of agrichemical transport requirements when agrichemicals are dangerous goods
Figure K1 – Transport accident emergency flow chart
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References
Classification of hazardous areas - Examples of area classification - Miscellaneous
The storage and handling of mixed classes of dangerous goods in packages and intermediate bulk containers
Code of practice for the distribution, installation and maintenance of hand operated fire fighting equipment for use in buildings
Dangerous goods - Initial emergency response guide
Related Information
Hazardous Substances (Disposal) Regulations 2001
Ministry: Ministry for the Environment
Section: All
Citation context:ERMA NEW ZEALAND INFORMATION SHEET relating to CODE OF PRACTICE HSNOCOP 3-1 NUMBER 25 SEPTEMBER 2004 states (abreviated): NZS 8409:2004 is approved as a means of compliance with the requirements of the Hazardous Substances (Disposal) Regulations. The Environmental Risk Management Authority (ERMA) has delegated the power to approve Codes of Practice to the Chief Executive of
Approval of Code of Practice - Agriculture (Notice No. 1339) - Revoked
Ministry: Ministry for Primary Industries
Section: Schedule
Citation context:Listed as an approved Code of Practice under Section 28 the Ag Gompounds & Vet Meds Act 1997, as per Gazette Notice in the New Zealand Gazette No. 68, 10 June 2004.
Safely using insecticides containing diazinon on plants
Ministry: Environmental Protection Authority
Section: Practical tips to reduce spray drift
Citation context:For further guidance on spray drift management and the safe use of agrichemicals refer to NZS 8409:2004 Management of Agrichemicals.
Safely using insecticides containing methamidophos on plants
Ministry: Environmental Protection Authority
Section: Practical tips to reduce spray drift
Citation context:For further guidance on spray drift management and the safe use of agrichemicals refer to NZS 8409:2004 Management of Agrichemicals.
Approved Code Of Practice For Safety And Health In Forest Operations (2012)
Ministry: WorkSafe New Zealand
Section: 9.1.1
Citation context:The transport, use and storage of all hazardous substances shall be in accordance with the HSNO Act and its Regulations, NZS 8409:2004 Management of Agrichemicals and New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) requirements.
Hazardous Substances (Classes 6, 8, And 9 Controls) Regulations 2001
Ministry: Ministry for the Environment
Section: All
Citation context:ERMA NEW ZEALAND INFORMATION SHEET relating to CODE OF PRACTICE HSNOCOP 3-1 NUMBER 25 SEPTEMBER 2004 states (abreviated): NZS 8409:2004 is approved as a means of compliance with the requirements of the Hazardous Substances (Classes 6, 8, and 9 Controls) Regulations. The Environmental Risk Management Authority (ERMA) has delegated the power to approve Codes of Practice to th
Hazardous Substances (Storage And Disposal Of Persistent Organic Pollutants) Notice 2004
Ministry: Ministry for the Environment
Section: 3(2d)
Citation context:NZS 8409:2004 means the New Zealand Standard on the Management of Agrichemicals
Hazardous Substances (Storage And Disposal Of Persistent Organic Pollutants) Notice 2004
Ministry: Ministry for the Environment
Section: 4(3a)
Citation context:While persistent organic pollutants are in their possession and control collectors must comply with all relevant requirements of NZS 8409:2004 including in particular section 3 (Land transport of agrichemicals) section 4 (Storgae and supply of agrichemica
HSNOCOP 9: Product Labelling and Documentation Guide for Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines - Revoked
Ministry: Agcarm Inc.
Section: Label statements
Citation context:Various examples of label statements referring to NZS 8409 Management of Agrichemicals.
Hazardous Substances (Emergency Management) Regulations 2001
Ministry: Ministry for the Environment
Section: All
Citation context:ERMA NEW ZEALAND INFORMATION SHEET relating to CODE OF PRACTICE HSNOCOP 3-1 NUMBER 25 SEPTEMBER 2004 states (abreviated): NZS 8409:2004 is approved as a means of compliance with the requirements of the Hazardous Substances (Emergency Management) Regulations. The Environmental Risk Management Authority (ERMA) has delegated the power to approve Codes of Practice to the Chief
Safely using insecticides containing methomyl on plants
Ministry: Environmental Protection Authority
Section: Practical tips to reduce spray drift
Citation context:For further guidance on spray drift management and the safe use of agrichemicals refer to NZS 8409:2004 Management of Agrichemicals.
Safely using insecticides containing carbaryl on plants
Ministry: Environmental Protection Authority
Section: Practical tips to reduce spray drift
Citation context:For further guidance on spray drift management and the safe use of agrichemicals refer to NZS 8409:2004 Management of Agrichemicals.
HSNOCOP 9: Product Labelling and Documentation Guide for Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines - Revoked
Ministry: Agcarm Inc.
Section: 1
Citation context:The “Growsafe” manual – the current version of NZS 8409 Management of Agrichemicals – contains useful information on...
Preparing for a Chemical Emergency HSNO C oP 36-1 02-12 - Revoked
Ministry: Responsible Care New Zealand
Section: Annex X
Citation context:HSNOCOP 9: Product Labelling and Documentation Guide for Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines - Revoked
Ministry: Agcarm Inc.
Section: 1.8.9
Citation context:An appropriate reference must be included on the label, including advice that further detail is provided in the HSNO Regulations (or NZS 8409 Management of Agrichemicals). Refer section 3.4.1.5.
HSNOCOP 9: Product Labelling and Documentation Guide for Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines - Revoked
Ministry: Agcarm Inc.
Section: 3.4.1.2
Citation context:A reference to protective clothing is a means of complying with Regulation 25(d). For more information see:... ...NZS8409 Management of Agrichemicals
HSNOCOP 9: Product Labelling and Documentation Guide for Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines - Revoked
Ministry: Agcarm Inc.
Section: Regarding tracking
Citation context:Given the extent of the information required to be recorded, including disposal details, there is usually insufficient space on the label, and reference to the current version of NZS 8409 Management of Agrichemicals, and/or the HSNO regulations, may be needed.
HSNOCOP 9: Product Labelling and Documentation Guide for Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines - Revoked
Ministry: Agcarm Inc.
Section: Referring to record keeping
Citation context:Given the qualifications stated in Regulation 5, and the specific requirements of what must be recorded stated in Regulation 6, a referral on the label to the current version of NZS 8409 Management of Agrichemicals should be made.
HSNOCOP 9: Product Labelling and Documentation Guide for Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines - Revoked
Ministry: Agcarm Inc.
Section: 3.4.1.6
Citation context:Storage statements indicate the instructions for storage to ensure the stability of the product. Examples:... ...Store in accordance with the NZS 8409 Management of Agrichemicals...
Safely using insecticides containing pirimicarb on plants
Ministry: Environmental Protection Authority
Section: Practical tips to reduce spray drift
Citation context:For further guidance on spray drift management and the safe use of agrichemicals refer to NZS 8409:2004 Management of Agrichemicals.
Hazardous Substances (Classes 1 To 5 Controls) Regulations 2001
Ministry: Environmental Protection Authority
Section: All
Citation context:ERMA NEW ZEALAND INFORMATION SHEET relating to CODE OF PRACTICE HSNOCOP 3-1 NUMBER 25 SEPTEMBER 2004 states (abreviated): NZS 8409:2004 is approved as a means of compliance with the requirements of the Hazardous Substances (Classes 1 to 5 Controls) Regulations. The Environmental Risk Management Authority (ERMA) has delegated the power to approve Codes of Practice to the Chi
HSNOCOP 9: Product Labelling and Documentation Guide for Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines - Revoked
Ministry: Agcarm Inc.
Section: 1.8.8
Citation context:With respect to labels, the need for tracking and/or an approved handler should be indicated on the label. Reference to the detailed requirements must be made to the HSNO regulations and the current version of NZS 8409 Management of Agrichemicals.
HSNOCOP 9: Product Labelling and Documentation Guide for Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines - Revoked
Ministry: Agcarm Inc.
Section: 4. References
Citation context:Management of Agrichemicals, NZS 8409:2007 (sic), Standards New Zealand
Hazardous Substances (Hazardous Property Controls) Notice 2017
Ministry: Environmental Protection Authority
Section: Schedule 10, Table 1
Citation context:GROWSAFE® Standard certificate or Unit Standard 21563 Demonstrate knowledge of the HSNO Act, and NZS 8409:2004 for the use of agrichemicals
Working safely with chemicals and fuels on farms: Good Practice Guidelines
Ministry: WorkSafe New Zealand
Section: 9.0
Citation context:Standards New Zealand produces standards to follow when using chemicals and fuels on farms, including: detailed practical guidance on the safe management of farm chemicals – NZS 8409 Management of Agrichemicals
Working safely with chemicals and fuels on farms: Good Practice Guidelines
Ministry: WorkSafe New Zealand
Section: 1.0
Citation context:More information on chemicals used on farms is available in the New Zealand Standard NZS 8409: Management of Agrichemicals. It is available from Standards New Zealand.
Working safely with chemicals and fuels on farms: Good Practice Guidelines
Ministry: WorkSafe New Zealand
Section: 3.2
Citation context:Regional councils set rules about applying farm chemicals in their regional plans. All regional councils require compliance with the Standard for the Management of Agrichemicals NZS 8409. Most regional plans also require commercial farm chemical users to have GROWSAFE certification. The GROWSAFE course is based on NZS 8409.
Hazardous Substances (Hazardous Property Controls) Notice 2017
Ministry: Environmental Protection Authority
Section: 60.5
Citation context:In this clause, qualified loader means a person who holds at least one of the following:... ...Unit Standard 21563 Demonstrate knowledge of the HSNO Act, and NZS 8409:2004 for the use of agrichemicals...
Hazardous Substances (Hazardous Property Controls) Notice 2017
Ministry: Environmental Protection Authority
Section: 61.5
Citation context:In this clause, qualified VTA loader means a person who holds at least one of the following:... ...Unit Standard 21563 Demonstrate knowledge of the HSNO Act, and NZS 8409:2004 for the use of agrichemicals...
Hazardous Substances (Hazardous Property Controls) Notice 2017
Ministry: Environmental Protection Authority
Section: Schedule 10, Table 2
Citation context:Unit Standard 21563 Demonstrate knowledge of the HSNO Act and NZS 8409:2004 for the use of agrichemicals
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COMMITTEE REPRESENTATION
©2004 COPYRIGHT
STANDARDS COUNCIL APPROVAL
PREFACE
CONTENTS
REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
FOREWORD
REVIEW OF STANDARDS
SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Scope
1.2 Interpretation
1.3 Definitions
1.4 Compliance with Legislation
SECTION 2 MANAGEMENT OF AGRICHEMICALS
2.1 Scope
2.2 Risk Management
2.3 Responsibility
2.4 Information
2.5 Product Information Sources
2.6 Documentation and Licensing
2.7 Tracking
2.8 Competency of Personnel
SECTION 3 LAND TRANSPORT OF AGRICHEMICALS
3.1 Scope
3.2 Responsibility
3.3 General Requirements for Agrichemical Transport
3.4 Transport of Dangerous Goods for Agricultural Use within Quantity Limits
3.5 Transport for Hire or Reward or for Agricultural Use in Large Quantities
3.6 Transport Emergencies
3.7 Competency
SECTION 4 STORAGE AND SUPPLY OF AGRICHEMICALS
4.1 Scope
4.2 Risk Management
4.3 Responsibility
4.4 Information – Needs and Requirements
4.5 Documentation
4.6 Competency
SECTION 5 USE OF AGRICHEMICALS
5.1 Scope
5.2 Agrichemical Use – Responsibilities
5.3 Safe Use of Agricultural Compounds and Plant Protection Products
5.4 Safe Use of Veterinary Medicines and Animal Health Products
5.5 Safe Use of Compounds for Agricultural Produce, Soil or Greenhouse Fumigation
5.6 Safe Agricultural Use of Detergents, and Other Cleaning and Sanitizing Compounds
SECTION 6 DISPOSAL OF AGRICHEMICALS AND CONTAINERS
6.1 Scope
6.2 Risk Management
6.3 Responsibilities
6.4 Information
6.6 Documentation
6.5 Safe Practice for Disposal
6.7 Competency
SECTION 7 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND MANAGEMENT
7.1 Scope
7.2 Risk Management
7.3 Responsibility
7.4 Information and Actions in an Emergency
7.5 Documentation
7.6 Competency
APPENDIX
APPENDIX A Glossary
APPENDIX B Legislation and Agrichemical Use
APPENDIX C Agrichemical Use
APPENDIX D Product Data
Appendix E Agrichemical Poisoning and First Aid
Appendix F Environmental Management
Appendix G Spray Drift Hazard and Weather Conditions
Appendix H Competency and Training
Appendix J Land Transport of Agrichemicals
APPENDIX K Emergency Management
APPENDIX L General Storage Requirements
APPENDIX M Notification and Signage for Application of Agrichemicals
APPENDIX N Adverse Events
APPENDIX P Personal Protective Equipment
APPENDIX Q Application Equipment
APPENDIX R Handling and Mixing Agrichemicals
APPENDIX S Disposal of Agrichemicals and Containers
APPENDIX T Internet Resources
TABLE
Table 1 – Quantity limits for dangerous goods transported
Table B1 – HSNO regulations summary
Table C1Hazard classifications for Class 1 - 5 substances
Table C2 – Hazard classifications for Class 6, 8 and 9 substances
Table C3 – Suggested agrichemical use record sheet
Table D1 – Hazard classification based on laboratory animal toxicity data (LD50)
Table D2 – HAZCHEM numbers
Table D3 – HAZCHEM letters
Table D4 – Relationships between schedule heading, hazard classification and packing group
Table F1 – Volatility rating from vapour pressure at 20 to 30 oC (room temperature) US data*
Table G1 – Drift hazard guidance chart
Table G2 – Buffer zones
Table J1 – Segregation of dangerous goods
Table J2 – Requirement of fire extinguishers for hazardous substances
Table J3 – Hazardous substance and quantity requiring control by approved handler
Table K1 – Quantities for different response levels
Table K2 – Examples of the quantities requiring an emergency response plan
Table K3 – Sample manifest
Table K4 - Secondary containment capacity requirements
Table L1 – Quantities of hazardous substances that activate hazardous substance location requirements
Table P1 – Recommended minimum PPE requirements for agrichemical use
Table Q1 – BCPC nozzle code
Table Q2 – Reference nozzles
Table Q3 – Measurement of pressure
Table R1 – Decontamination agents and use rates for application equipment
Table S1 – Plastics resins identification code
FIGURE
Figure J1 – Flow chart for the determination of agrichemical transport requirements when agrichemicals are dangerous goods
Figure K1 – Transport accident emergency flow chart
NZS 8409:2004
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