| Document ID (ISN) | 104285 |
| CIS number |
05-613 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
1219-1221 - Central European Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine |
| Year |
2003 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Title |
Acutely toxic pesticides: Initial input on extent of problem and guidance for risk management |
| Bibliographic information |
2003, Vol.9, No.2-3, p.178-187. 4 ref. |
| Abstract |
This report on the risk management of acutely-toxic pesticides was presented during the fourth Intergovernmental Forum on Chemical Safety (IFCS) in Bangkok, Thailand from 1 to 7 November 2003. Factors associated with pesticide poisoning incidents are discussed (type of product, lack of technical and organizational measures, safe systems of work and appropriate information and training, infrastructure weaknesses) and recommendations are made for policy, regulatory and communication actions. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
pesticide poisoning; pesticides; international cooperation; chemical hazards; chemical safety |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
ILO; WHO; safe working methods; information of personnel; international agreements; conference; developing countries; role of government |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | USA |
| Subject(s) |
Toxic and dangerous substances
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Agricultural chemicals
|
