Covers safe utilisation of agricultural machinery, maintenance and equipment, fire protection for farm buildings, use of poisonous chemicals, regulations for rural area occupational health, working conditions and social protection of rural workers.
This code of practice covers 26 topics related to safety and health in agricultural work. Main topics: farm premises (buildings, pits, cellars and silos); fire protection; machinery, tools and engines; land clearance and soil and crop preparation; animals; dangerous substances; manual handling; personal protective equipment; hygiene; first aid and medical surveillance; reporting of occupational accidents and diseases.
