Herbicides

Description

Types of chemical characteristics of herbicides and their adverse human and environmental effects.

Alternative labels

characteristics of herbicides
effects of herbicides
typology of herbicides
range of herbicides
environmental impact of herbicides
health impact of herbicides
types of herbicides
impact of herbicides

Skill type

knowledge

Skill reusability level

cross-sector

Relationships with occupations

Essential knowledge

Herbicides is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:

Land-based machinery operator: Land-based machinery operators operate specialised equipment and machinery for agricultural production and maintenance of landscape.
Pest management worker: Pest management workers identify, eliminate and repel pests by applying specific chemical solutions, setting traps and other equipment to control pests such as rats, mice and cockroaches. They apply pesticides and clean and remove pests after extermination. Their tasks might include elimination of fungi, moisture or insects. They inform and advise clients, residents and facility owners on after care and preventive methods to keep away pests.
Pesticides sprayer: Pesticides sprayers mix pesticides, insecticides, fungicides, and other chemical solutions, and apply them via technical equipment such as sprayers on trees, plants and lawns. They clean and maintain operating machinery and ensure the overall safety in designated areas.

Optional knowledge

Herbicides is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

 


 

References

  1. Herbicides – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022