What is NRoSO ?
A central register of sprayer operators using Continuing Professional Development (CPD) as a means of ensuring ongoing training.
Who Can Join ?
The scheme is open to anybodt who holds an appropriate NPTC PA certificate of competence, or was born before the 31st December 1964 and is applying pesticides under "Grandfather Rights".
What is involved ?
As a member you are required to collect 30 or more CPD points in each three year period to qualify for membership renewal.
Types of CPD Events
A wide range of CPD events are approved for NRoSO members. Events and courses will be publicised in the agricultural and amenity press, by colleges, in local training providers newsletters and on the NRoSO website.
Responsibility of members
Member must:
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Ensure that any equipment is being used in accordance with current legislation
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Have due regard to any environmental impact
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Give priority to the health and safety of bystanders and those that use the area being treated
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Use equipment that affords relevant protection to operators under current health & safety legislation
Visit www.nroso.org.uk to find out more.
Source: nroso.org.uk
