Western Australian Current Regulations

HEALTH (PESTICIDES) REGULATIONS 2011 - REG 89B

89B .         Verge or park spraying using stationary vehicle

        (1)         This regulation applies to the spraying of a registered pesticide on a verge, or in a park or an area of a park, by one or more persons accompanied by a stationary vehicle.

        (2)         The vehicle must display at all times while the spraying operation is in progress —

            (a)         a warning sign with the words “CAUTION: [NAME OF CHEMICAL] BEING APPLIED.” in capital letters not less than 50 mm in height in a prominent position on the vehicle; and

            (b)         a flashing yellow warning light.

        (3)         In addition, warning signs with the words “CAUTION: [NAME OF CHEMICAL] BEING APPLIED. AVOID CONTACT WITH AREA WHEN SIGN IS DISPLAYED.” in capital letters not less than 50 mm in height must be displayed —

            (a)         so that the signs —

                  (i)         are clearly visible to persons approaching the spraying operation; and

                  (ii)         are at a distance from the spraying operation that provides adequate warning of the application of the pesticide;

                and

            (b)         for the following periods —

                  (i)         while the pesticide is being applied;

                  (ii)         after the pesticide has been applied until any surface to which it was applied has dried.

        [Regulation 89B inserted: Gazette 29 Jan 2016 p. 271-2.]