| Document ID (ISN) | 34453 |
| CIS number |
80-2049 |
| Year |
1979 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Petersen G., Busch K.H., Fechter B. |
| Title |
Occupational safety and health in pesticide production |
| Original title |
Arbeitssicherheit bei der Herstellung von Pflanzenschutzmitteln [in German] |
| Bibliographic information |
Verlag Tribüne, Am Treptower Park 28-30, DDR-1193 Berlin, 1979. 56p. Price: M.2.20. |
| Abstract |
Roundup of information for workers to encourage them in safe attitudes and observance of OSH regulations. Overview of various types of pesticide, classified by purpose and mode of application; list of raw materials and intermediary and auxiliary substances used in pesticide production, and information concerning the evaluation of their toxicity. Much of this booklet is devoted to hazards of production equipment, and their prevention: technology and basic operations, fires and explosions, dust, static electricity, safety engineering, maintenance. Recommendations regarding pesticide spraying in agriculture. Regulations and standards in force in the German Democratic Republic. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
pesticides; pesticide production; toxic substances |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
threshold limit values; German Democratic Republic; explosive substances; legislation; toxicity evaluation; safe working methods; standardization; flammable substances |
| Document type |
E - Books, reports, proceedings |
| Subject(s) |
Chemicals, plastics and rubber
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| Broad subject area(s) |
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| Browse category(ies) |
Chemical industry
Agricultural chemicals
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