As an agrichemicals manufacturer, you're under pressure to ramp up production when seasonal demand is high and maximize efficiency when demand falls. At the same time, your plant faces serious long-term operational challenges. With Emerson's solutions, you'll be able to run at greater levels of profitability and efficiency, with the tools AGRICHEMICAL FACILITIES Section 255.10 Definitions 255.20 Incorporation by Reference 255.30 Scope and Application 255.40 Registration 255.50 Permits and Compliance Schedules 255.60 Experimental Permits 255.70 Agrichemical Facility Plans, Specifications and Records 255.80 Secondary Containment 255.90 Operational Area Containment Common agricultural chemicals (agrichemicals) include fuels, solvents, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, fertilisers and veterinary chemicals. Farmers need to take care when storing, transporting, using and disposing of chemicals to ensure their own safety; their neighbours' safety and that of the environment. This Web Portal is a joint venture between AgriMedia Ltd. the publisher of the New Zealand Novachem Agrichemical manual and Agcarm, the industry association for companies which manufacture, distribute and sell products that keep animals healthy and crops thriving. This guide outlines the specific protocol standards required for certification under the Agrichemical Warehousing Standards Association program. The 2019 Edition of the Protocols are the current standards in force. Download: Audit Protocols & User Guide 2019 (PDF) Technical Bulletins 1-34 The Agrichemical Warehousing Standards Association (AWSA) was founded, and is managed by warehouse operators, manufacturers, distributors and governments working together. Its mission is the continuous improvement of agrichemical warehouse performance in Canada through the establishment of standards to improve environmental protection, working Agrichemical Handling Facility.—Provide a minimum storage volume of 1.1 times the volume of the largest Design reinforced concrete in accordance with NRCS National Engineering Manual (NEM) (Title 210), Part 536, "Structural Engineering," Sections 536.21 and 536.22C. Membrane Type Minimum Thickness HDPE 60 mil LLDPE 40 mil Appendix VII: Good agrichemical spray management practices This Appendix is based on information contained in New Zealand Standard 8409: 2004 Management of Agrichemicals, produced by Agrichemical Education Trust and Standards New Zealand and the Growsafe Introductory Manual 2007, developed by the New Zealand Agrichemical Education Trust. What are the best handling procedures to reduce or minimise exposure? eg ensuring competent/trained operators, appropriate nozzle height, mixing practices, hygiene practices, PPE. Legislation, such as the HSW Act, HSNO Act, the ACVM Act and the Resource Management Act, establishes rules for managing many of the risks of agrichemical use. Grower Guideline on Agrichemical Health & Safety Requirements Inventory Grower Guideline on Agrichemical Health & Safety Requirements This guideline summarises the laws and standards that growers and commercial users must follow when using and storing agrichemicals. More detail can be found in your Grower Manual in the 'GAP resources' section. Agricultural chemicals (agrochemicals) are commonly found on farms and in rural communities. This can include any number of products, from pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers to diesel First ed. published 1984. Updated annually. Thumb-indexed. Includes index.