Class 23: Safe Use of Pesticides Amenity Refresher

12:00PM - 2:00PM, 29 Jan 2021

Class 23: Safe Use of Pesticides Amenity Refresher

Stay up-to-date with legislation surrounding pesticides in the amenity sector. Covering safe practice and the best ways to reduce negative impacts on yourself and the environment.

The course is tailor-made for people responsible for the storage, handling and application of pesticides used in the amenity sector.

  • Top up existing knowledge of health and safety legislation, helping you use pesticides to their full potential.
  • Review changes or updates in key legislation, the importance of keeping and maintaining clear records and understanding any changes on product labels.

Speaker: Ian Sumpter, Mow-Sure.

Ian has been involved in the Turf care industry since the early 1980s. As a qualified sports turf manager Ian has worked in a variety of roles, ranging from amenity horticulture and sports turf management through to training.

He is a City & Guilds assessor and LANTRA trainer with an understanding of the turfcare industry. Ian has had key training roles within the turfcare industry working globally. He was one of the pioneers of the Landbased Training Accreditation Scheme as well as developing industry bespoke training. In 2015 Ian became a member of the Engineering council for the Institute of Agricultural Engineers, IAgreE and in 2016 was appointed as a trustee for IAgrE. Ian has a passion for the turfcare industry and in particular machinery education within the industry.

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