Document ID (ISN) | 108459 |
CIS number |
08-911 |
Year |
2008 |
Convention or series no. |
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Title |
Safety and health in the use of agrochemicals: A guide |
Original title |
Agrohimikattardy koldonuudagy ėmgektin koopsuzdugu žana gigienasy: koldonmo [in Kirghiz] |
Bibliographic information |
ILO Publications, International Labour Office, 1211 Genève 22, Switzerland, 2006. 81p. Illus. 34 ref. (ar); 101p. Illus. 34 ref. (ky). |
Abstract |
Arabic and Kirghiz translations of a the training manual analysed under CIS 91-792. Contents: safety and health aspects (how dangerous substances enter the body, classification, labelling and identification, safe handling and use, disposal of waste, operational control and use of personal protective equipment); poisoning by agrochemicals, its management and emergency responses (types and symptoms of poisoning and injury, first-aid treatment, role of poison information centres, effects of temperature and fire emergencies); roles and responsibilities of manufacturers, government agencies, retailers, employers, workers and the public; education and training; case histories illustrating accidents resulting from improper use of agrochemicals in developing countries. |
Descriptors (primary) |
ILO; occupational safety and health; agricultural chemicals; training material |
Descriptors (secondary) |
pesticides; labelling; storage; transport of materials; crop protection; fire hazards; first aid; disposal of harmful waste; personal protective equipment; safety and health training; safety guides; safe working methods; poisoning; training manuals; translation; developing countries |
Document type |
E - Books, reports, proceedings |
Country / State or Province | ILO |
Subject(s) |
Agriculture, fishing, animal husbandry
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Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
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Browse category(ies) |
Agricultural chemicals OSH training
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