National Sprayer Testing Scheme In the Amenity Sector Ian Forman Assistant Manager

1. National Sprayer Testing SchemeIn the Amenity SectorIan FormanAssistant Manager

2. What is NSTS • Based on AEA Sprayer Testing Scheme – launched in 1997 • NSTS Launched in January 2003 – as part of the VI • Test on pesticide application equipment • Mirrors or exceeds EN13790 • Minor updates to comply with EN16122

3. NATIONAL SPRAYER TESTING SCHEME STAFF Angie Mullins Administrator Ian Forman Assistant Manager Duncan Russell Manager Based at AEA Offices in Peterborough Now testing almost 16,000 sprayers annually Of which 778 are machines working in amenity Delegated body to test sprayers in UK for Sustainable Use Directive

4. What does the test cover • Delivery system – pipes, fittings, joints • Controls – main on/off, boom, Control functions • Pressure gauge – accuracy • Spray lines – pipework and fittings, section pressures • Nozzles – spray pattern, outputs to within +/- 10% • Additional systems – induction hoppers etc. • Guards and transmissions parts • Structure and booms

5. Why get involved with NSTS • Shows commitment to good practice • Meets industry protocols • Complies with Sustainable Use Directive • Helps ensure accurate and on target pesticide application • Reduces costly downtime • Helps ensure safety for operators and the environment • Helps reduce bystander exposure

6. NSTS helps meet some of the 10 ‘The Golden Rules’ Number 5 – Maintain Application Equipment Number 6 – Minimise use Number 7 – Protect workers and public Number 8 – Water protection

7. Which machines are covered by NSTS

8. SUSTAINABLE USE DIRECTIVE Requires All Vehicle Mounted/Ride on Pesticide Application Equipment to be tested by 26th November 2016 NSTS test satisfies SUD requirements Delegated body for testing PAE in UK

9. Do these machines require testing?

10. Knapsack, hand-held and pedestrian controlled • Do not require testing under SUD • Can and are tested by NSTS • Alternatively they need to be inspected by a competent operator and results of inspection and any maintenance carried out must be recorded.

12. How do I get my sprayer tested • VisittheNSTSwebsitewww.nsts.org.uk • Choose your nearest or preferred Test Centre • Arrange a mutually convenient time to have the machine tested • Machine examiner registers the result with NSTS • Fixes decal to machine stating PASS and showing date of test • Leaves copy of Test report form for machine owners records • Any repairs required can usually be done by the Machine Examiner

13. How much does the test cost • The NSTS is commercial at the point of use • Simply a cost per hour x time taken • There is a registration fee for each machine tested • Any spares or repairs are additional to the cost of testing • Machines can be pre-prepared for the test • Test can be carried out at machine owners site

14. NSTS Website

15. Choose your region

16. Enter post code SE1 2AA

17. Find your Test Report - 116967

18. Secure – Verification Body Information – Test Report 116967

19. Can we become a NSTS sprayer test centre • NSTS has 360 test access points covering the UK • To become a test centre you need • Join NSTS • Equipment • Qualified machine examiners • Listed on NSTS website • NSTS do not allocate areas nor dictate price to be charged

20. Summary • NSTS – Helps ensure • operator safety • environmental safety • Accurate, on-target application • Reduces costly breakdowns • Easy access to sprayer specialist and qualified machine examiners • Carried out on your site • Commercial at point of use

21. Thank You Furtherdetailsavailablefrom - www.nsts.org.uk Ian Forman NSTS Assistant Manager 01733 207608 Email: ianf@aea.uk.com