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Document ID (ISN)54747
CIS number 90-1622
ISSN - Serial title Journal of Occupational Accidents
Year 1990
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Proctor T.D.
Title Protective clothing for use with pesticides
Bibliographic information May 1990, Vol.11, No.4, p.237-283.
Abstract Papers presented at a seminar on protective clothing for use with pesticides, held in Coventry, United Kingdom, 15 September 1989. Topics covered: UK legislation affecting protective clothing for use with pesticides; proposed European Directives affecting the standards, use and marketing of personal protective equipment in Europe; test methods and selection criteria for types of coveralls; factors in the design of clothing for use against agricultural pesticides; legal requirements of pesticide manufacturers to provide appropriate information on their products and adequate guidance on protective measures.
Descriptors (primary) protective clothing; pesticides; United Kingdom; Europe
Descriptors (secondary) materials for personal protection; European Communities; labelling; personal protective equipment; overalls; information of personnel; compliance tests; conference; protection criteria; fabrics for protective clothing; legislation
Document type D - Periodical articles
Country / State or ProvinceUnited Kingdom
Subject(s) Toxic and dangerous substances
Broad subject area(s) Chemical safety
Browse category(ies) Agricultural chemicals
Protective clothing