Guides: Conservation, Horticulture &amp; Ecosystem Management: Chemicals

eBooks

Chemicals in the Environment - Assessing and Managing Risk Rising concern in recent years over the possible adverse environmental consequences of the use of chemicals has led to a steady increase in national activity towards greater regulation, as well as voluntary agreements with manufacturers for risk management of certain products.
Toxicology, Survival and Health Hazards of Combustion Products Fires are a common source of exposure to smoke and a range of toxicologically active chemicals. Providing a complete overview of the subject, this book provides comprehensive and detailed information on combustion processes, estimation of rate of production of combustion products, dispersion of these products and their effects on health.

Websites

Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals - Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Agricultural and veterinary (agvet) chemicals include a range of products developed to protect crops, livestock and domestic animals; safeguard our environment from invasive weeds and pests; and meet consumer needs for things such as household insecticides and pool and spa chemicals.
Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority The APVMA is an Australian government statutory authority established in 1993 to centralise the registration of all agricultural and veterinary chemical products into the Australian marketplace.
Chemical Hazards: from Comcare Hazardous chemicals in the workplace are substances, mixtures and materials that can be classified according to their health and physicochemical risks and dangers.
Chemicals (WA Agriculture) The Department's webiste.
Compendium of Pesticide Common Names A compendium of all the ISO approved standard names of the ISO-approved standard names for chemical pesticides. Also includes molecular structure and approved names from national and international bodies for pesticides that do not have ISO names.
Hazardous Chemicals Safe Work Australia site.
Hazardous Substances FAQs: from WorkSafe WA Hazardous substances may be in the form of a liquid, solid or gas. Examples are poisons, and substances that could cause burns, eye irritation or cancer.
Hazards of Chemicals - Gardening Australia ...About 25 years ago, when I was a student, chemicals were in widespread use, and I wore a full-body spray suit, boots, goggles, respirator and gloves. I used about 30 common chemicals. I've sprayed lindane, dieldrin, aldrin, chlordane, gamma BHC and a bit of DDT. Out of about 30 chemicals, all approved for use then, a good 20 have now been banned from use in the home garden...
IMTRADE Australia Based in Western Australia, with a strong research and development focus Imtrade Australia produces high quality pesticides.
Insecticide spray guides for crops in WA Every year the department publishes an autumn/winter and a winter/spring insecticide spray guide to help growers and consultants manage insect pests in canola, lupin and cereal crops.
Safe Work Australia: Safety Data Sheets
Western Australian Legislation Acts of the Parliament of Western Australia Subsidiary legislation:Regulations, rules and selected legislative instruments of Western Australia: Legislation information: Information about Western Australian legislation Parliamentary Bills

Work Health & Safety Guide

NMT Work Health & Safety Guide - Chemical Hazards Includes important information from Safe Work Australia, Safety Data Sheets etc

Chemical Companies

Agrichem Agrichem Has Been A Leader In The Agricultural Support Industry For Over 35 Years, Providing Reliable, Effective Products That Can Improve Yields, Improve Quality And Ensure That Food Production Keeps Pace With Our Population Growth.
Australian Agricultural Chemicals Australian Agricultural Chemicals is one of Australia’s leading liquid fertiliser manufacturers.
BASF We have a broad portfolio of fungicides, herbicides, insecticides and biological crop protection products, as well as seeds, traits, seed treatment products and digital solutions. Our scientific expertise extends much further than agriculture. We also provide innovative solutions for public health, professional pest control, ornamentals, turf and landscape management.
Bayer Australia Bayer has been investing in Australian agriculture for almost 100 years, supplying leading brands backed by expert advice in the areas of seeds and plant biotechnology, crop protection and non-agricultural pest control.
Nufarm Nufarm is the only crop protection manufacturer based in and focused on Australian Horticulture. Our Australian heritage coupled with our commitment to horticulture in Australia, make us a true partner for growth.
Syngenta Australia Syngenta is a leading agriculture company helping to improve global food security by enabling millions of farmers to make better use of available resources. We are committed to rescuing land from degradation, enhancing biodiversity and revitalizing rural communities.

Online Videos

Chemical Safety All living things are made from chemicals and in fact we depend on chemistry for our very existence.....everything from the ground we walk on , to the air we breathe is made from chemicals and chemical compounds. Every workplace, office, factory, warehouse or plant, uses chemicals to some extent or other. Chemicals range from mild cleaning agents through to highly corrosive, flammable and poisonous substances that are used for different processes and applications.
Chemical Security for Agriculture and Horticulture This video provides advice on how the agriculture and horticulture sectors can help keep Australia safe from terrorism by highlighting tips from the National Code of Practice for Chemicals of Security Concern and encourages reporting of suspicious activity to the National Security Hotline on 1800 123 400.
DJI MG-1P – Agricultural Spraying Drone The DJI MG-1P is revolutionizing the way farmers around the globe manage crops. This spraying drone dramatically increases work efficiency with the ability to pre-plan routes and control up to five aircraft at once within a 3-km range.
Four Corners: Chemical time bomb EduTV - the legacy of lethal chemicals from the past, and the potential new menace from one of those chemicals still in use today. In the 1980s and 1990s governments across Australia outlawed the use of the herbicide 245T. The ban was introduced for one very good reason - 245T contains dioxin, a chemical impurity with the potential to seriously harm people who are exposed to it. But has the dioxin menace been tamed?
Hazardous Atmospheres and Respirators In many workplaces the potential for the inhalation of hazardous substances is a serious issue that must be continually addressed. If traditional control measures to reduce these hazards are not suitable or they do not reduce the risk levels sufficiently, personal protective equipment must be used
Hazardous Atmospheres Explained [Safety short] A lack of understanding of how hazardous atmospheres are created can lead to disastrous results. This safety short gives you a summation of the different kinds of hazardous atmospheres.
Hazardous Substances - The Fundamentals There are literally thousands of different substances used in the workplace. Cleaners, adhesives, paints, solvents, pesticides, inks, lubricants and fuels are just some examples. And of course, they come in different forms: powders, granules, solids, liquids and gases.
The Hazchem Code This program has been produced to explain the Hazchem Emergency Code, what it means, why it is important in chemical safety, how it is calculated, and how a good understanding of the Code can help in preventing serious consequences of chemical accidents.
Resistant weeds - WA EduTV - Landline : An international program based in Germany is researching new herbicides to combat resistant strains of weeds, and an engineering solution conceived by a WA farmer is attracting interest from around the world.
Safety Data Sheets An Introduction Safety Data Sheets provide essential information that includes details on how to use substances safely without harmful effects to people or the environment.
Safety Data Sheets Important Terms The Safety Data Sheet is the internationally accepted basis for supplying sound written scientific information on hazardous substances.
Scope: Toxins and poisons EduTV - Did you know that all toxins are poisons, but not all poisons are toxins, yet all poisons are toxic and all toxins are poisonous? Got it! No, then join Dr Rob as he treads carefully and SCOPES out all the science behind toxins and poisons.

Books in the Library

Australian weed control handbook The first part of this handbook briefly outlines different methods of weed control, planning of effective weed control systems, herbicides and their application, herbicide safety and safety procedures for herbicide disposal, a crop list with appropriate weed control methods and product active ingredients. The second part of this handbook gives product information for surfactants, wetting agents and herbicides.
Bug: The ultimate gardener's guide to organic pest control BUG is the only book you will need to help you to control pesky Australian garden pests without using nasty chemicals.