Field Operations Guide - Kentucky Transportation Cabinet

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

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FOG-611ChapterROADSIDE AGRONOMY(E000)SubjectMechanical Broadcast-Spraying ofHerbicides(E310)DESCRIPTIONSCHEDULINGMechanically broadcast-spraying liquid herbicides to control undesirablevegetation on right of way or to retard desirable grass vegetation on rightof way (summer weeds) (Section Required)Schedule on the basis of need in selected areas.RECOMMENDEDPERSONNEL Highway Equipment Operator (2)Traffic Control (as needed)RECOMMENDEDEQUIPMENT Truck-mounted sprayer (1)Pickup truck (1)Note: Truck-mounted sprayer with greater than 1,000-gallon tankrequires CDL-tanker endorsement.RECOMMENDEDMATERIALSStronghold2, 4-DOutriderTelarFusionGarlon-3ATranslineArsenalMSMAKrenite-SEscortENVIRONMENTALIMPACTSRefer to Environmental Handbook (2.2.2, “Pesticide Delivery, Storage,and Handling”) for container disposal, spills, etc.10/11 Page 1 of 2

ROADSIDE AGRONOMY (E000)Mechanical Broadcast-Spraying of Herbicides (E310)FOG-611PERFORMANCEVALUESFUNCTION Hours Per Unit 0.533 Daily Expectation 30 Accomplishment UnitAcreFE01RECOMMENDEDPROCEDURE1. Discuss with crew the requirements of the job.2. Place traffic-control devices as necessary.3. Follow use of herbicides according to label.4. 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 herbicide application and training.Special Note: Determine accomplishment before leaving job site.10/11 Page 2 of 2

FOG-611ChapterROADSIDE AGRONOMY(E000)SubjectMechanical Broadcast-Spraying ofHerbicides(E310)DESCRIPTIONSCHEDULINGMechanically broadcast-spraying liquid herbicides to control undesirablevegetation on right of way or to retard desirable grass vegetation on rightof way (summer weeds) (Section Required)Schedule on the basis of need in selected areas.RECOMMENDEDPERSONNEL Highway Equipment Operator (2)Traffic Control (as needed)RECOMMENDEDEQUIPMENT Truck-mounted sprayer (1)Pickup truck (1)Note: Truck-mounted sprayer with greater than 1,000-gallon tankrequires CDL-tanker endorsement.RECOMMENDEDMATERIALSStronghold2, 4-DOutriderTelarFusionGarlon-3ATranslineArsenalMSMAKrenite-SEscortENVIRONMENTALIMPACTSRefer to Environmental Handbook (2.2.2, “Pesticide Delivery, Storage,and Handling”) for container disposal, spills, etc.10/11 Page 1 of 2

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