Preference is given to application equipment with reduced the risk of operator and bystander exposure

A risk assessment has been conducted, using information from the product label and Material Safety Data Sheet

Label specified Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is used by the operator

Appropriate assessments and forms have been completed i.e. LERAP and Environment Agency form AqHerb01 for aquatic application

Application equipment is adequately serviced and maintained

Operators have the appropriate National Proficiency Test Council (NPTC) qualification

Herbicides are approved for the intended situation

Herbicides are used in accordance with the product label

Application equipment has been calibrated

Water pollution and damage to the environment is avoided, through reducing the risk of run-off and spray drift

Application targets problem weed areas, whilst avoiding non-target areas

Herbicide applications are carried out in accordance with the Code of Practice on using plant protection products.