Growsafe Standard

This course is for agrichemical users working independently with little or no supervision
You may have responsibility for managing or supervising others
You’ll learn safe, responsible, and effective use of agrichemicals
Demonstrates that you, the user, handler, or supplier, are conversant with the requirements of NZS 8409:2004 “Management of Agrichemicals” and comply with the practices recommended by the Standard
Your Growsafe® Standard Certification is valid for 5 years.
Within 12 months you’ll need to:
- Provide evidence of 8 spray diary records in the workplace
- Provide your agricultural manifest (the inventory of your workplace)
- These activities must be supervised and signed off by your supervisor (ensure your supervisors Growsafe number is noted)

One season of supervised spraying experience
Growsafe Basic
- In special circumstances our trainers are able to provide an exemption if you can prove that you meet the requirements based on your experience

A certified handler is someone qualified to handle toxic substances
You need to be a certified handler if you want to purchase or use tracked agrichemicals with hazard classifications of 6.1A or 6.1B
A Certified Handler Certification for Transport, Use, Storage and Disposal of Agrichemicals is valid for 5 years
Completing the Growsafe Standard course is the first step towards the Worksafe Certified Handler Test Certificate
Using the registration form below, indicate if you intend to achieve Certified Handler and your trainer will inform you about:
- The evidence of practical competency you’ll need to provide
- The specific workplace procedures you’ll need to know
- The additional costs of this additional certificate

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