Learn how to safely use a potentially dangerous product with our one-day training course.

Overview in brief

• Aluminium phosphide is a dangerous compound.
• Used incorrectly, it can be hazardous to the health and safety of users, the general public and non-target animals.
• Our course will provide you with a full working knowledge of the relevant commercial products and application equipment.
• It’s ideal for anyone using aluminium phosphide in a commercial environment, such as pest control operatives, farmers, gamekeepers and greenkeepers.

The finer details

• This is a training-only course.
• On completion, you’ll receive a certificate of attendance.
• You’ll also be eligible to complete a Lantra Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Aluminium Phosphide for Vertebrate Pest Control (licence to practise).
• We’ll guide you through the key legislative and safety issues.
• Storage, transportation, handling, and disposal will also be covered.

Course sessions:

• Legislation
• Safety, exposure prevention and first aid
• Environment and wildlife
• Label, product container, storage and transportation
• Application equipment, handling and disposal of excess pesticide and spillages
• Record keeping.

Worth noting:

Our course attracts 10 Basis CPD points.