POLICY


LEGISLATION

The pesticide industry is heavily regulated and there are laws relating to the misuse of products, with severe penalties for those who do not conform. Weed Management is compliant with all relevant legal requirements.

OPERATOR TRAINING

All Weed Management operatives are fully trained to apply pesticides and are certified under the National Proficiency Test Council (NPTC). They hold qualifications in boom spraying, hand held applicators and mist blowing hydraulic sprayers.

LOCAL ENVIRONMENT RISK ASSESSMENTS

All quotations and surveys carried out by Weed Management are subject to detailed Local Environment risk assessments, prior to the commencement of any contracts.

HEALTH & SAFETY DOCUMENTATION

All tasks carried out by Weed Management are accompanied by the following documentation:

  • Method Statement
  • Risk Assessments
  • COSHH data sheets for the products to be used
  • Health & Safety Policy
  • Site specific chemical records

INSURANCE

Weed Management carries a £5 million public and £10 million employer’s liability insurance cover.
"Weed [noun] - a plant, especially a wild plant, growing where it is not wanted"
"Management [noun] - the act of handling or controlling something successfully"