Field Operations Guide - Kentucky Transportation Cabinet

Field Operations Guide - Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Field Operations Guide - Kentucky Transportation Cabinet

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FOG-608ChapterROADSIDE AGRONOMY(E000)SubjectNoxious Weed Control(E280)DESCRIPTIONSCHEDULINGApplying herbicides to control noxious weeds on the right of way, byeither mechanical spraying or hand sprayingUse this activity when directed to specifically treat noxious weeds asdescribed in KRS 176.051. The eight species of weeds are as follows:Black NightshadeGiant FoxtailKudzuNodding ThistleCanada ThistleJohnson GrassMultiflora RoseWild CucumberNote: The Pesticide Manual provides identification guidance for noxiousweeds.(Section Required)Schedule by priority of roads needing noxious-weed spraying.RECOMMENDEDPERSONNEL Highway Equipment Operator (2)Traffic Control (as needed)RECOMMENDEDEQUIPMENT Truck-mounted sprayer (1)Pickup truck (1)Note: Truck-mounted sprayer with more than a 1,000-gallon tankrequires CDL-tanker endorsement.RECOMMENDEDMATERIALSGarlon-3ATelar2-4 DMSMAKrenite-SArsenalOutriderFusionTransline10/11 Page 1 of 2

ROADSIDE AGRONOMY (E000)Noxious Weed Control (E280)FOG-608ENVIRONMENTALIMPACTSRefer to the Environmental Handbook (2.2.2, “Pesticide Delivery, Storage,and Handling”) for container disposal, spills, etc.PERFORMANCEVALUESFUNCTION Hours Per Unit 1.600 Daily Expectation 10 Accomplishment UnitAcreFE01RECOMMENDEDPROCEDURE1. Discuss with crew the requirements of the job.2. Place traffic-control devices as necessary.3. Follow all instructions and precautions on weed control.4. Follow use of herbicides according to the label.5. Remove traffic-control devices.Note: Employees shall receive certification in Category 6 pesticidetraining prior to applying pesticides. A district roadside environmentadministrator shall oversee spraying operations. The Pesticide Manualfurther details pesticide application and training.Special Note: Determine accomplishment before leaving job site.10/11 Page 2 of 2

FOG-608ChapterROADSIDE AGRONOMY(E000)SubjectNoxious Weed Control(E280)DESCRIPTIONSCHEDULINGApplying herbicides to control noxious weeds on the right of way, byeither mechanical spraying or hand sprayingUse this activity when directed to specifically treat noxious weeds asdescribed in KRS 176.051. The eight species of weeds are as follows:Black NightshadeGiant FoxtailKudzuNodding ThistleCanada ThistleJohnson GrassMultiflora RoseWild CucumberNote: The Pesticide Manual provides identification guidance for noxiousweeds.(Section Required)Schedule by priority of roads needing noxious-weed spraying.RECOMMENDEDPERSONNEL Highway Equipment Operator (2)Traffic Control (as needed)RECOMMENDEDEQUIPMENT Truck-mounted sprayer (1)Pickup truck (1)Note: Truck-mounted sprayer with more than a 1,000-gallon tankrequires CDL-tanker endorsement.RECOMMENDEDMATERIALSGarlon-3ATelar2-4 DMSMAKrenite-SArsenalOutriderFusionTransline10/11 Page 1 of 2

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