training of inspectors for the periodic inspection of

Training of inspectors for the periodic inspection

of spraying equipment

1Dr. H. Koch, Training of inspectors SPISE 4 26./29. 3. 2012

of spraying equipment in a system of authorised

mechanic workshops

Dr. Heribert Koch, Department of Agronomy

Training of inspectors for the periodic inspection of spraying equipment in a system of authorised mechanic workshops

Systems of sprayer inspection:

- Official inspectors

- Certified inspectors - Authorised mechanic workshops


Germany



Rheinland-Pfalz:

State Directive on Sprayer inspection facilities, 8. June 1993 (GVBl. p. 343)

Requirements for authorisation of workshops

Application for fieldsprayer and/or orchard/vineyard sprayer


Application for fieldsprayer and/or orchard/vineyard sprayer

Calibrated Test equipment

Trained inspectors/Test operators

If OK: official stickers and inspection forms are providedInspection reports have to be send to the authorityremaining stickers and inspection forms have to be send back to authority

Test operators conducting sprayer tests in workshops have to possess an adaequate job expertise.

Personal must be trained and have sound skills and knowledge


Personal must be trained and have sound skills and knowledge with respect to technical requirements of spraying equipment ,machine function and sprayer adjustment

State Directive on Sprayer inspection facilities, 8. June 1993 (GVBl. p. 343)

§ 3 Responsibilities of inspection conducting mechanic workshops

It is the responsibility of the mechanic workshop to assure that inspectors


It is the responsibility of the mechanic workshop to assure that inspectorsattend the training courses of the DLR RNH regularly and successfully

1. Basic training and test (knowledge and skills)

2. Refresher course

Training of inspectors for authorised sprayer inspection

Day 1: general aspects, guidelines, legislation, responsibilities, application for authorisation

Day 2: Field sprayer - practical issues, test stand, knowledge about sprayers and sprayer function, drift, nozzles, sprayer cleaning, …Training at test stand


Course ends with test in writing (multiple choice) and interview

Extra course for gun spraying equipment

Day 3: air blast sprayer - practical issues, test stand, knowledge about sprayers and sprayer function, drift, nozzles, sprayer cleaning, …Training at test stand


Day 1: oral presentation: Regulation and testing procedure,………

Refresher course in 3-4 years interval:

New requirements Test standardsEnvironmental aspects


Environmental aspects Drift reductionNozzles, drift reductionSprayer cleaning: Equipment - procedure……

Trends:

Machine size increases

Electronic test stands (scanner, nozzle flow rate air blast sprayers)


Machines become more complex

Test fluid not in sewage system. Test fluid has to be collected an given back to the grower

Mechanic workshops

- Carry out sprayer inspections


- Carry out sprayer inspections- sell sprayers- maintanence/ repair sprayers- supply spare parts, nozzles, etc.


Training course gun sprayer


Course air blast sprayer


Course field sprayer

The test in writing is a multiple choice test

Questions are:

Technical/functional issues

Conduct of test


Requirements and administration/responsibility

Organisational

Knowledge about nozzles, drift, environmental aspects

Repetitive training - One day program Intervall 3-4 years ->Program 2011

Responsible Authority (ADD) : - Evaluation of reports - General information on the authorising procedure

DLR RNH: - New legal requirements


Herbst Prüftechnik: - Software for sprayer inspection and for spray scanners - How to use electronic test stands for field and air blast sprayers

DLR RNH: - Conduct of sprayer inspection according to JKI-Guideline 1-3.2.1 (ISO)- Handling of test fluid- Procedure of the regular inspection of test stands (2-year interval)- New technical developments, nozzles, sprayer cleaning

The certificate enables to carry out sprayer inspection in Germany

Herr J. Mustermann

55545 Bad Kreuznach

Düsenstrasse 1

Certificate


It has to be demonstratedto the responsible state authority

The test facility has to prove that qualified personal carries out the tests This person has to sign the test report

Düsenstrasse 1

Statistics:

Trained inspectors

field sprayer 172orchard/vineyard sprayer 154


gun sprayer 22

Annually 20 – 30 beginners

DLR RNH – competent authority

Training of inspectors

Periodical approval of test stand function

ADD - Responsible authority

Authorisation od workshop

provides official stickers and inspection forms to workshop


provides official stickers and inspection forms to workshop

Test facility (mechanic work shop)

Applies for authorisation of sprayer inspection

Ensures: - qualified personal (job expertise, training)- appropriate test stands- appropriate test site


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