Peter Tyrer — a former animal health inspector
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Description
The former animal health inspector in this video suffered pesticide (organosphosphate) intoxication during sheep dipping, which had lasting health impairment consequences. In his testimonial, he warns people to protect themselves as much as possible when working with such chemicals.
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Provider
Provider name (English)
HSE — Health and Safety Executive
Provider name (Original)
HSE — Health and Safety Executive
Type of provider
Tasks covered
Applying Pesticides
Biological hazard
Not applicable
Hazard - physical state
Aerosols
Liquids
Vapours
Hazard - health effects
Neurotoxic substances
Toxic substances
Other
Exposure route
Inhalation
Skin absorption
Substance Description
Pesticides
Prevention measures
Not applicable
Purpose of the material
Awareness raising
Warning message / Alert
Target group
Workers