| Document ID (ISN) | 75577 |
| CIS number |
00-1273 |
| Year |
1999 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Prado Alves Filho J., Garcia Garcia E. |
| Title |
The worker's ABC - Accident prevention when using pesticides |
| Original title |
Cartilha do trabalhador - Prevenção de acidentes no uso de agrotóxicos [in Portuguese] |
| Bibliographic information |
Fundacentro, Rua Capote Valente 710, São Paulo, SP 05409-002, Brazil, 1999. 12p. Illus. |
| Abstract |
This booklet aimed at agricultural workers gives basic guidance on how to avoid health hazards when using agricultural chemicals. Main topics covered: different classes of agricultural chemicals (insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, raticides, acaricides, nematocides); exposure routes (skin absorption, inhalation, ingestion); symptoms and action in the case of intoxication; safe handling of agricultural chemicals (personal protective equipment, recommendations for application); personal hygiene; label colours for different toxicological classes. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
agricultural chemicals; Brazil; training material; toxic substances; health hazards; pesticides |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
pesticide poisoning; labelling; personal hygiene; safety guides; classification; safety and health training; personal protective equipment |
| Document type |
C - Training manuals, audiovisual material |
| Country / State or Province | Brazil |
| Subject(s) |
Toxic and dangerous substances
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
|
| Browse category(ies) |
OSH training
Agricultural chemicals
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