| Document ID (ISN) | 60114 |
| CIS number |
93-956 |
| Year |
1992 |
| Convention or series no. |
|
| Title |
Integrated international safety guidelines for pesticide formulation in developing countries |
| Bibliographic information |
United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), Vienna, Austria, 1992. 72p. 25 ref. |
| Abstract |
These guidelines are intended for industries and governments, and address problems of safety, health and the environment that may arise in the formulation of pesticides. Issues associated with the formulation of pesticides in developing countries are summarised along with the hazards of various formulations. The guidelines are presented in sections dealing with operational, occupational, environmental and managerial issues, and the roles of government and industry. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
agricultural chemicals; occupational safety; developing countries; pesticides; pollution control; UNIDO |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
disposal of harmful waste; emergency organization; personal protective equipment; hazard identification; safety by design; plant safety organization; role of government; medical supervision; permits-to-work; safe working methods |
| Document type |
F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards |
| Country / State or Province | UN |
| Subject(s) |
Toxic and dangerous substances
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Agricultural chemicals
Pollution control
OSH in developing countries
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