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Document ID (ISN)78738
CIS number 02-794
ISSN - Serial title 0301-4746 - Industrial Safety Chronicle
Year 2001
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Deshpande A.V.
Title Pesticide warehouse safety at Bayer
Bibliographic information Oct.-Dec. 2001, Vol.XXXII, No.3, p.35-40.
Abstract The safety policy and safety management system adopted by a large pesticide producer in India to ensure the minimization of hazards during warehousing are summarized. Aspects referred to include the safety training of warehouse managers, regular warehouse inspections, safety equipment in warehouses, safety information and safety audits. Check lists to be followed during safety inspections and safety audits are included.
Descriptors (primary) pesticides; warehousing; plant safety organization
Descriptors (secondary) India; safety service equipment; responsibilities of employers; hazard identification; check lists; data sheet; safety training in industry; safety audits; inspection
Document type D - Periodical articles
Subject(s) Toxic and dangerous substances
Broad subject area(s) Chemical safety
Browse category(ies) Storage and warehousing
Agricultural chemicals