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  James Brett November 2, 2015 at 8:21pm

  I Dont believe there would be any issues. All of this will be covered on your PA course! but basically a self contained lock box which is leak proof but vented
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  Progreen Weed Control November 3, 2015 at 8:36am

  Hi Mark,

  It can get quite complicated for bigger stores but James has summed it up really - your store must be leak proof, have a bund that can cope with 110per cent of the storage capacity in the event of a spill, be fire resistant for at least 30 mins and be sited 4m from domestic housing....for small amounts it all means a purpose built chem box ticks all the boxes and saves a lot of hassle...I have attached the link to the sheet: "Guidance on storing pesticides for farmers and other professional u..." done by the HSE - nice & easy to follow.

  Richard@Progreen
  (01778) 394052
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    Mark Hunter > Progreen Weed Control November 3, 2015 at 7:21pm

    Ok, thank you, looks like storage for my small quantities is straight forward, I'm pleasantly surprised.

    With regards to my PA test, is there any literate you can recommend before I approach my local college to book the test?
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      James Brett > Mark Hunter November 3, 2015 at 8:41pm

      Most of them will run a course before the test! As you will have to learn a fair bit and they give you lots of things which will be useful going forward!!
      
      So my local place runs a course for pa1 then pa6 separately. With the test being conducted together. I would assume it's the same across the country?
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        Progreen Weed Control > James Brett November 5, 2015 at 9:10am

        Yes I think they stick to a loose format over the country -  we run training in Lincs and at centres around the country  - slight differences but normally the PA1 & PA6 are run on con-current days then  the test is done within a week if the candidates are all ok and ready. PA1 is now a computer multiple choice first thing in the morning - the assessor bring 10 laptops and the results are shown immediately - then the individual waits for his PA6 test which is approx at 2 hour intervals over the same day and next day...

        Mark, think of it as a driving test - you are qualified but you never stop learning - its just the start... :)

        Richard@ Progreen
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          Mark Hunter > Progreen Weed Control November 5, 2015 at 8:02pm

          Thanks for the insight.
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      Gary RK > Mark Hunter November 3, 2015 at 8:54pm

      I'd recommend these books.

      I have copies that my guys have used prior to PA1/PA6 tests. While not true 'manuals' for the test it covers a lot of key subjects with common sense.

      If still available from the BCPC, they only costs a ~Tenner each
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        Gary RK > Gary RK November 3, 2015 at 8:57pm

        Looks like they are still available...So, here's a link
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          Mark Hunter > Gary RK November 4, 2015 at 8:30am

          Hello Gary, thanks for your reply and taking the time to attach image of the books, I couldn't see the second book in your picture so have taken advantage of the offer at the bottom of your link and ordered -

          

          Using Pesticides + Small Scale Spraying + Free Safety Equipment han...
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  Andrew Midgley November 4, 2015 at 8:05am

  Also worth pointing out that you need an approved storage container fixed to your vehicle when you transport the chemical to your place of work. Also advisable to have a sticker on your vehicle in case of fire or accident. All this will be covered on the course.