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Fumigate soil

KHU-AGR-0174

Australian Equivalent

AHCCHM309

Elements

Learning Outcomes

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to select and use application equipment to fumigate soil or growing media for the control of pathogens and pests. The unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources and for solving problems. State or territory licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply in some jurisdictions.

Elements & Learning Outcomes

E1Plan fumigation

0174.E1.O1Determine the need for fumigation as an option for pest management strategy of the workplace

0174.E1.O2Assess site and soil conditions for suitability of fumigation as a method to use

0174.E1.O3Select method of fumigant and application equipment to suit type of pest and soil or media to be treated

0174.E1.O4Identify and select fumigant and its application rate according to chemical label

0174.E1.O5Identify hazards, assess risks and implement control measures for soil and media fumigation

0174.E1.O6Establish site security measures to control access during fumigation and prescribed re-entry periods according to chemical label and workplace procedures

0174.E1.O7Determine appropriate personal protective equipment according to fumigant safety requirements

E2Prepare site for fumigation

0174.E2.O1Implement controls and site security measures according to workplace procedures

0174.E2.O2Erect signage and barriers to control risk of inadvertent entry to facility

0174.E2.O3Ensure site emergency procedures are in place and ready to implement

0174.E2.O4Assess the soil for readiness for fumigation treatment

E3Prepare application equipment and fumigants

0174.E3.O1Select application equipment appropriate for the fumigant and according to workplace procedures and industry practice

0174.E3.O2Check operational effectiveness of fumigation equipment according to operating procedures

0174.E3.O3Calibrate fumigation equipment to deliver the correct application rate according to chemical label and operating instructions

0174.E3.O4Transport and store fumigants according to chemical label and safety data sheets (SDS) and regulatory requirements

0174.E3.O5Select, ensure serviceability, fit and use personal protective equipment for selected fumigant according to chemical label and SDS

0174.E3.O6Prepare fumigant according to chemical label and equipment operating instructions

E4Conduct and monitor fumigation

0174.E4.O1Apply fumigant according to planned application method, pest management strategy and chemical label

0174.E4.O2Apply appropriate soil sealing methods to contain fumigant

0174.E4.O3Monitor fumigation site during exposure time to prevent unauthorised access

0174.E4.O4Aerate soils according to chemical label instructions and workplace procedures

0174.E4.O5Test for evidence of residual fumigant according to workplace procedures and maximum residue limits for the soil or media

0174.E4.O6Implement re-entry procedures to control risks to human and animal health

0174.E4.O7Notify appropriate personnel of any further risk control measures required

0174.E4.O8Ventilate fumigation enclosure in safe and controlled manner according to chemical labels instructions, SDS and workplace procedures

0174.E4.O9Respond to emergency situations according to workplace emergency procedures

E5Restore site

0174.E5.O1Collect and remove equipment, fumigants and waste according to workplace procedures

0174.E5.O2Remove signage according to site security measures

E6Clean, safety-check and store equipment and fumigants

0174.E6.O1Clean, decontaminate, check and store equipment and personal protective equipment according to workplace procedures, chemical labels, SDS and regulatory requirements

0174.E6.O2Dispose of all waste according to chemical label instructions and workplace environmental procedures

E7Record fumigation details

0174.E7.O1Record details of fumigation applications according to workplace procedures and regulatory requirements

0174.E7.O2Record and report safety incidents according to workplace procedures