Who is a professional user?
By ticking the box you agree that the 5 litre containers of simply gone will be applied by professional users.
Who is a Professional User?
The Health & Safety Executive classify 'professional user' as anyone who uses pesticides as part of their business or undertaking, whether as an employer or self-employed person.
Additional information can be found at:
http://www.hse.gov.uk/biocides
I am considering becoming a professional Simply Gone user - what training do I require?
All users of biocides must be trained and competent for the tasks they are required to perform. There is no requirement for a user of biocides (or non-agricultural pesticides as they are referred to under COPR) to have gained a 'certificate of competence'.
However, the law says that if a person is using a biocide in the course of their business then they must have received appropriate information, instruction and training in the use of biocides.
The type of training required/received would cover issues such as the legislation, the correct use of biocides and how to carry out a risk assessment under the Control of Substance Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH). Those using biocides have a duty to properly assess a situation before they use a biocide, and consider the options for treatment and the potential risks involved, to ensure that a product is used in a way that reduces any risks from its use.
There are numerous courses run around the UK on different aspect of biocide use, both by private consultants and firms and by trade associations and training bodies. ChapmanDraper do not provide these courses at present.