Document ID (ISN) | 60416 |
CIS number |
93-1153 |
Year |
1993 |
Convention or series no. |
HSE IACL81
|
Author(s) |
Agricultural Industry Advisory Committee (AIAC) |
Title |
A guide to producing a farm COSHH assessment |
Bibliographic information |
HSE Information Centre, Broad Lane, Sheffield S3 7HQ, United Kingdom, 1993. 12p. Illus. 12 ref. |
Abstract |
Guidance book aimed at farmers who wish to learn how to produce a COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1988, see CIS 89-1092) assessment. Attention is drawn to hazardous substances commonly used in farming, warning symbols used, assessing exposure on farms, control measures, health surveillance, implementing the assessment. A check list is presented (exposure prevention, hazards and risks, control, protective equipment, instruction and training, health surveillance). |
Descriptors (primary) |
agricultural chemicals; occupational safety; dangerous substances; training material; hazard evaluation; agriculture; United Kingdom |
Descriptors (secondary) |
personal protective equipment; hazard identification; legislation; safety guides; safety training in industry; check lists; medical supervision |
Document type |
C - Training manuals, audiovisual material |
Country / State or Province | United Kingdom |
Subject(s) |
Toxic and dangerous substances
|
Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
|
Browse category(ies) |
OSH training Agriculture Agricultural chemicals Risk evaluation
|