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CISDOC database
Document ID (ISN) | 55848 |
CIS number |
91-791 |
ISBN(s) |
0-11-242892-4 |
Year |
1990 |
Convention or series no. |
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Title |
Code of practice for the safe use of pesticides on farms and holdings |
Bibliographic information |
HMSO Books, P.O. Box 276, London SW8 5DT, United Kingdom, 1990. 75p. Illus. Price: GBP 5.00. |
Abstract |
Training package containing a code of practice, illustrated leaflets and posters. The Code gives guidance on meeting responsibilities under the Control of Pesticides Regulations 1986, and the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1988 (see CIS 89-1092). Contents: user training and certification; planning and preparation (selecting the right pesticide, assessment of health risks, preventing and controlling exposure, application methods and precautions, safety checks); working with pesticides (use of control measures, dangerous practices, handling pesticide containers, precautions during filling, protection of honey bees, preventing unwanted pesticide drift, monitoring exposure, maintenance of control measures, health surveillance); disposal of pesticide waste (legislation, minimisation of waste, disposal of waste concentrates, containers and packaging); keeping records. |
Descriptors (primary) |
United Kingdom; training material; agriculture; pesticides |
Descriptors (secondary) |
disposal of harmful waste; responsibilities of employers; training manuals; limitation of exposure; hazard evaluation; safety and health training; legislation; determination in air; medical supervision; directive; safe working methods |
Document type |
C - Training manuals, audiovisual material |
Country / State or Province | United Kingdom |
Subject(s) |
Toxic and dangerous substances
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Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
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Browse category(ies) |
OSH training Agriculture Agricultural chemicals
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