Safety and health on the farm
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Description
The occupational safety and health factsheets depict safe working practices related to specific hazards found on farms. These factsheets are aimed at employers and workers in micro and small enterprises, including those in the informal economy. They include sections on working with animals, handling loads, using and storing chemicals, and working with machinery.
Other data
Provider
Provider name (English)
International Labour Organization — ILO
Provider name (Original)
ILO
Type of provider
Tasks covered
Applying Pesticides
Handling Animals
Handling Chemicals
Biological hazard
Microbiological hazards (Microorganism)
Hazard - physical state
Aerosols
Dusts
Liquids
Vapours
Hazard - health effects
Allergens
Skin sensitisers
Toxic substances
Exposure route
Dermal contact
Inhalation
Substance Description
Pesticides, dusts.
Prevention measures
Level 1. Elimination of hazards
Level 3. Reducing / minimising the risk by personal measures (PPE)
Training / guidance
Hygiene measures
Purpose of the material
Awareness raising
Guidance
Target group
Employers
Managers
Safety officers
Workers