Safety and Health at Work in the Agro-Forestry Sector
Portuguese, Portugal
Description
This guide for micro and small agricultural and forestry companies supports identifying all occupational risks and adopt the respective prevention measures. It includes a section about chemicals, in particular on plant protection products, but the majority of risks regard other areas.
Other data
Provider
Provider name (English)
Labour Conditions Authority (ACT)
Provider name (Original)
ACT – Autoridade para as Condições do Trabalho
Type of provider
Tasks covered
Contact with Humans or Animals
Handling Animals
Handling Insects
Handling Plants
Working Outdoors
Biological hazard
Microbiological hazards (Microorganism)
Hazard - physical state
Aerosols
Liquids
Solids
Hazard - health effects
Allergens
Skin sensitisers
Asthmagens
Toxic substances
Exposure route
Dermal contact
Inhalation
Substance Description
Not substance specific
Prevention measures
Level 1. Substitution
Level 2. Technical measures, e.g. local exhaust ventilation
Level 3. Reducing / minimising the risk by personal measures (PPE)
Purpose of the material
Guidance
Target group
Employers
OSH consultant
Safety officers