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(b) The private applicator demonstrates practical knowledge and competency related to all of the following:
1. Pests that may be treated by fumigation.
2. Factors that may affect the need for, and appropriate use of, fumigation.
3. Pesticides applied by means of fumigation.
4. Health and environmental hazards related to fumigation.
5. Proper fumigation methods, including restricted entry intervals, proper use of safety apparatus, and other safeguards to protect human health and the environment.
6. Worker safety.
7. State and federal regulations related to fumigant pesticides and their use.
(5)Certification procedure; commercial applicators. A commercial applicator certified under s. ATCP 29.26 may apply for supplementary certification under this section according to the procedure specified under s. ATCP 29.26 (9). To be certified under sub. (1), (2) or (3), the applicant shall score at least 70 percent on a written, closed-book examination administered by the department. An individual who fails an examination may be retested according to the procedure described in s. ATCP 29.26 (8). If necessary, the department may require the individual to pass a field or operational examination in addition to a written examination.
(6)Certification procedure; private applicators. A private applicator certified under s. ATCP 29.27 may apply for supplementary certification under this section by contacting the University of Wisconsin-Extension agent, in the county where the private applicator resides. To be certified under sub. (1), (2) or (4), the private applicator shall do both of the following:
(a) Complete self-study training using materials provided by the University of Wisconsin-Extension.
(b) Demonstrate practical knowledge and competency by scoring at least 70 percent on an open-book examination administered by the training provider. The examination may include a field or operational examination. An individual who fails an examination may be retested.
History: Cr. Register, May, 1998, No. 509, eff. 6-1-98.
ATCP 29.30General certification standards. In order to be certified under s. ATCP 29.26, 29.27 or 29.28, an individual shall do all of the following:
(1)Pesticide labels. Demonstrate all of the following:
(a) Knowledge related to the general format and terminology used on pesticide labels.
(b) Ability to understand instructions, warnings, terms, symbols, and other information commonly appearing on pesticide labels.
(c) Knowledge of pesticide use classifications.
(d) Knowledge that pesticide use inconsistent with labeling is prohibited.
(2)Pesticide hazards; general. Demonstrate practical knowledge and competency related to all of the following:
(a) Pesticide toxicity.
(b) Common hazards to persons, property, and the environment.
(3)Human health hazards and responses. Demonstrate practical knowledge and competency related to all of the following:
(a) Pesticide exposure and health risks related to different types of pesticides and pesticide applications.
(b) Common exposure routes by which pesticides may reach or enter an organism.
(c) Common types and causes of pesticide accidents.
(d) Safety measures to prevent or minimize human exposure.
(e) Worker protection, including the use of protective equipment.
(f) Symptoms of pesticide poisoning.
(g) First aid and other procedures to be followed in case of pesticide exposure.
(4)Environment. Demonstrate practical knowledge related to all of the following:
(a) Potential environmental hazards related to pesticide use or misuse, including hazards to surface water, groundwater, nontarget organisms, and endangered species.
(b) How environmental hazards may be affected by factors such as weather, terrain, drainage patterns, soil types, hydrogeologic conditions, and the nature of surrounding biological communities.
(5)Pests. Demonstrate practical knowledge and competency related to all of the following unless the individual is certified only as a pesticide mixer and loader under s. ATCP 29.28:
(a) Identification of relevant pests.
(b) Common features of pest organisms.
(c) Characteristic damage caused by pest organisms.
(d) Pest development and biology as it may be relevant to problem identification and control.
(e) Factors affecting the need for, and appropriate use of, pesticides to control pests.
(6)Pesticides. Demonstrate practical knowledge and competency related to all the following:
(a) Pesticide types and formulations.
(b) The compatibility, synergism, persistence, and toxicity of different pesticide formulations.
(c) Potential hazards associated with the use of different pesticides.
(d) Factors influencing pesticide effectiveness and pest resistance to pesticides.
(e) The mixing and dilution of pesticides.
(7)Equipment. Demonstrate practical knowledge and competency related to the types of equipment used to apply pesticides, including the advantages and limitations of each type of equipment, the use and maintenance of equipment, and the calibration of equipment.
(8)Pesticide mixing and loading. Demonstrate practical knowledge and competency related to all of the following:
(a) Mixing and loading instructions.
(b) Proper mixing and loading procedures.
(c) Mixing and loading equipment and facilities.
(d) Spill prevention and spill response procedures.
(e) Worker safety, including use of protective safety equipment.
(9)Pesticide application. Demonstrate practical knowledge and competency related to all the following unless the individual is certified only as a pesticide mixer and loader under s. ATCP 29.28:
(a) The methods or procedures used to apply different pesticides and pesticide formulations.
(b) Factors affecting the choice of application method or application rate.
(c) The relationship between pesticide discharge, pesticide placement, and proper use of pesticides.
(d) Unnecessary use and misuse of pesticides.
(e) Prevention of overspray and drift.
(10)Pesticide handling, storage, transportation and disposal. Demonstrate practical knowledge and competency related to all of the following:
(a) Proper equipment, facilities and procedures for handling, storing, transporting and disposing of pesticides.
(b) Proper procedures for rinsing and disposing of pesticide containers.
(c) Proper spill prevention and spill response procedures.
(d) Safeguards to prevent or minimize hazards to persons, property and the environment.
(e) Worker protection, including use of protective equipment.
(11)Pesticide regulations. Demonstrate knowledge of relevant state and federal pesticide regulations including:
(a) The federal act.
(b) Sections 94.67 to 94.71, Stats.
(c) This chapter, chs. ATCP 30, 31 and 33, and ch. NR 80.
History: Cr. Register, May, 1998, No. 509, eff. 6-1-98.
ATCP 29.31Commercial applicators; certification categories. The department may certify an individual as a commercial applicator, under s. ATCP 29.26, in any of the following categories:
(1)Field and vegetable crop pest control.
(a) Category description. This category includes individuals who use or direct the use of pesticides to control pests affecting agricultural field and vegetable crops, or to control pests on noncrop agricultural lands.
(b) Certification requirements. To be certified in this category, an individual shall demonstrate practical knowledge and competency related to all of the following:
1. Agricultural crops and noncrop agricultural land uses, and key pests that may affect them.
2. Pesticides that may be used to control relevant pests, and factors that may affect the need for and appropriate use of those pesticides.
3. Potential health and environmental hazards related to the use of pesticides in this category, including hazards related to surface water and groundwater.
4. Appropriate procedures for mixing, loading, applying, and disposing of pesticides, to prevent or minimize pesticide-related hazards.
5. The safe use of pesticide-treated crops for food or feed, including required pre-harvest intervals.
6. Worker safety, notice, posting and restricted entry interval requirements.
7. Hazards to treated plants and nontarget organisms, including phytotoxicity.
8. Pesticide overspray and drift, and how to avoid them.
9. Public and community relations issues related to pesticide applications.
(2)Fruit crop pest control.
(a) Category description. This category includes individuals who use or direct the use of pesticides to control pests affecting the production of agricultural fruit crops, including small fruits, tree fruits, and nuts.
(b) Certification requirements. To be certified in this category, an individual shall demonstrate practical knowledge and competency related to all of the following:
1. Common agricultural fruit crops grown in this state, and the pests that affect them.
2. Pesticides that may be used to control relevant pests, and factors that may affect the need for and appropriate use of those pesticides.
3. Potential health and environmental hazards related to pesticide use in this category, including hazards related to surface water and groundwater.
4. Appropriate procedures for mixing, loading, applying, and disposing of pesticides, to prevent or minimize pesticide-related hazards.
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