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CISDOC database
| Document ID (ISN) | 67266 |
| CIS number |
96-1265 |
| Year |
1993 |
| Convention or series no. |
D/1993/2537/7
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| Title |
Guidelines for the safe formulation and packing of pesticides |
| Bibliographic information |
International Group of National Associations of Manufacturers of Agrochemical Products (GIFAP), ave. Louise 143, 1050 Bruxelles, Belgium, 1993. 107p. Illus. 21 ref. |
| Abstract |
These guidelines, prepared by the international agrochemicals industry association, are aimed at all those involved in the formulation and packing of crop protection products. Contents: hazards of pesticides (health hazards, fire and explosion hazards, hazards due to combustible dusts and flammable liquids, hazards to the environment, product hazard data, hazard classification); organization and management (responsibilities, documentation, training, OSH, quality control etc.); location and buildings (include. tank farms for bulk storage); formulation and packing facilities (formulation of liquids, solids; packing facilities, materials and equipment); occupational health, hygiene and personal safety (housekeeping, PPE, laundry facilities, medical supervision, fire and explosion prevention, emergency planning); environmental protection (avoidance and minimization of risk, treatment and disposal of contaminated air and water, treatment and disposal of contaminated waste). In annex: check list; definitions (glossary). |
| Descriptors (primary) |
pesticides; toxic substances; training material; agriculture; crop protection |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
disposal of harmful waste; training manuals; safety guides; glossary; check lists; safe working methods |
| Document type |
C - Training manuals, audiovisual material |
| Country / State or Province | Belgium |
| Subject(s) |
Toxic and dangerous substances
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| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
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| Browse category(ies) |
Agricultural chemicals
OSH training
Agriculture
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