Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (Control of Use) Regulations 2022
22Protective clothing
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22 Protective clothing
(1) At all times while handling a Schedule 6 or 7 poison a chemical operator must wear –
(a) clean cotton overalls; and
(b) a hat; and
(c) boots.
Penalty: Fine not exceeding 20 penalty units.
(2) If the chemical operator is diluting or mixing a concentrate or transferring a concentrate from one container to another, the chemical operator must also wear protective gloves and a face shield.
Penalty: Fine not exceeding 20 penalty units.
(3) If the chemical operator is handling a Schedule 6 or 7 poison that is in the form of a fine dust that is liable to be blown about, the chemical operator must also wear protective gloves and a respirator.
Penalty: Fine not exceeding 20 penalty units.
(4) If the chemical operator is engaged in spray operations, the chemical operator must also wear protective gloves and a respirator.
Penalty: Fine not exceeding 20 penalty units.
(5) If the chemical operator is handling a Schedule 6 or 7 poison in an enclosed building, the chemical operator must also wear a respirator.
Penalty: Fine not exceeding 20 penalty units.
(6) After handling a Schedule 6 or 7 poison, the chemical operator must ensure that any protective clothing which has come into contact with the Schedule 6 or 7 poison during that handling is cleaned of that poison before the protective clothing is next put on by any person.
Penalty: Fine not exceeding 20 penalty units.