Review of Forest Pest Management | Massachusetts Approval #2024-000191

This two-credit course teaches key practices for forest pest management, from correctly calibrating the nozzles for your broadcast sprayers to avoiding environmental hazards.

Stay safe on site by observing Worker Protection Standards (WPS). Learn your WPS responsibilities and the requirements that apply to your employer. Dress for success by utilizing proper personal protective equipment. Know what PPE your employer must make available to you during forest pest management.

As you venture into the forest, be prepared to mitigate heat hazards. This course will teach you how to prevent and respond to heat stress. Know what to do if you or others experience heat-related illnesses at work.

Get the most out of your tools and master your kit. This course examines various types of nozzles and sprayers and discusses techniques for effectively calibrating new and existing components. Take a detailed look at broadcast sprayers and banding calibration. By perfecting your application technique, you will minimize excessive chemical exposure and pesticide drift to achieve a uniform application during forest pest management.

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

• Discuss Worker Protection Standards, including the responsibilities of employers and employees who routinely work with pesticides.
• Identify the symptoms of heat-related illnesses and effectively manage the dangers of heat stress.
• Describe methods for pesticide drift prevention.
• State the equipment and methods for forest pesticide application.
• Explain calibration methods and techniques.
• Identify key variables in the calibration of pesticide application equipment.