Use of chemicals in agriculture

Type of item
MS information
Country
Τσεχική Δημοκρατία
Year of publication
2012

Czech

Description

The handbook focuses on the principles of health protection and safety at work in the context of hazardous substances in agriculture. It informs employers, employees, operators and the general public about the potential dangers arising from the hazardous features of these substances, and the possible risks arising from their use. It provides an overview of appropriate preventive measures.

Other data

Provider
Provider name (English)
Occupational Safety Research Institute
Provider name (Original)
Výzkumný ústav bezpečnosti práce
Type of provider
Tasks covered
Applying Pesticides
Cleaning or Disinfecting
Handling Chemicals
Biological hazard
Not applicable
Hazard - physical state
Other
Hazard - health effects
Other
Exposure route
Other
Substance Description

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Prevention measures
Level 1. Substitution
Level 2. Technical measures, e.g. local exhaust ventilation
Level 2. Reducing / minimising the risk by organisational measures, e.g. reducing the number of workers exposed
Level 3. Reducing / minimising the risk by personal measures (PPE)
Hygiene measures
Purpose of the material
Awareness raising
General information
Guidance
Target group
Employers
OSH consultant
Safety officers
Workers
Workers representatives