| Document ID (ISN) | 104543 |
| CIS number |
06-103 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0815-6409 - Journal of Occupational Health and Safety - Australia and New Zealand |
| Year |
2004 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Gunningham N., Healy P. |
| Title |
Regulating agricultural chemicals: Limitations of the status quo |
| Bibliographic information |
June 2004, Vol.20, No.3, p.255-261. 15 ref. |
| Abstract |
This article examines current policy and regulations concerning the occupational safety and health (OSH) aspects of agricultural chemicals in Australia. It is argued that the potential of the current regulatory framework for pesticides to promote good OSH practice is constrained by four factors: the fragmentation and complexity of the regulatory framework and institutional arrangements; the inappropriateness of the current OSH regulatory model to agriculture; the widespread reliance on ineffective training strategies; and the lack of regulatory incentives for compliance. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
agricultural chemicals; pesticides; legal aspects; Australia |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
information of personnel; hazard evaluation |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | Australia |
| Subject(s) |
Agriculture, fishing, animal husbandry
Toxic and dangerous substances
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Agricultural chemicals
|
