EXAMPLE OF A SPRAY PLAN
Paddock location/name …………………………… Area (ha)/type ……………….
Pest problem ………………………………………….
Spray date ……………………
Chemical(s) to be used …………………………………………………………………………..
Additives …………………………………………………………………………………………….
PRE-SPRAY PLANNING
Y/N?
NOTES/ ACTION
Y/N?
NOTES/ ACTION
Are there any alternatives to spraying? (Integrated pest
management)
Are there resistance issues with select chemical(s) for job
Consult up to date Property Management Plan
Identify sensitive areas within Drift Awareness Zone
Read label/MSDS to that confirm legal requirements of
buffer zones, spray quality, weather conditions can be met
Confirm choice of chemical(s)
Check operator training credentials,
Advise neighbours of spraying programme
APPLICATION
Equipment in proper working order and calibrated
Risk assessment completed for hazardous substance
Operator has read and understood label and MSDS
OPERATION OVERVIEW Equipment Type ………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Desired L/ha …………. Spray Quality ………… Av speed/speed range ………………
Nozzle type/spacing ………………… No of nozzles ………… Boom width ……………
Flow rates ……………….Pressure ………………… Boom height above target …………
Wind Direction ……….. Speed ……… Temperature ……… Delta T ……. Inversion Y/N
Water source pH …… Buffer zone req’ments ……………................................................
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Operator has copy of plan of Drift Awareness Zones
Weather situation re-checked
Operator wearing correct PPE for job
Any other controls in place
POST SPRAY EVALUATION – on the day
Y/N?
NOTES/ ACTION
All spray records up to date and stored safely
Any accidents, incidents, safety or technical issues of
concern reported
Name of chemical user ……………………………………………
Signature ……………………………….. Date………………………………….
FINAL SPRAY EVALUATION when results evident
TICK
NOTES
Were results satisfactory?
Could there be improvements?
Further action
Owner/operator ………………… Signature ……………………………….. Date……………
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