Topic outline
This course introduces the classification of Highly Hazardous Pesticides (HHPs) including the systems used for identification, mitigation and the sourcing of alternatives.
This course is designed for a range of stakeholders involved in agricultural systems. More specifically, the course is targeted towards persons who are involved in some capacity at HHP mitigation:
- Pesticide registration staff
- Pesticide registration board members
- Researchers working on risk mitigation
- Other staff involved in sourcing alternatives to HHPs
- The categories and criteria that lead to the classification of a pesticide as an HHP.
- Risk reduction processes including assessment and mitigation.
- Identification and implementation of alternatives to HHPs.
This course consists of three lessons of approximately 45-60 minutes duration each:
- Lesson 1: Introduction and identification
- Lesson 2: Assessment and mitigation
- Lesson 3: Alternatives
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