Sicurezza in Agricoltura
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The video shows a farmer mixing pesticides in powder form with water, filling it into a tank and using it in his vineyard. Safety information in the safety data sheet and on the product label are shown as well as the use of personal protective equipment in all handling of chemicals.

 

Gli agenti chimici infiammabili e corosivi
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The video highlights the risks arising from flammability and corrosion using workplace examples. The effects off these risks and protective measures are also presented.

Le allergie professionali di tipo respiratorio e dermatologico
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In this video the dermatological characteristics of the allergies occurring at the workplace are explained and the work activities described, which give rise to most allergies. Gloves and masks are a good way of preventing such allergies.

Come l’amianto uccide
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The video explains the processes from inhalation to inflammation of the lungs and disease caused by asbestos fibres. They can bypass natural defence mechanisms. Some of the captions are in English.

Wood dust exposure video
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The wood dust exposure video 'Clean your act up' demonstrates the high exposures that can result from sweeping up and blowing down wood chips and dust in comparison with using a vacuum cleaner with a filter system.

Time to clear the air! Using cut-off saws for cutting kerbs and flag paving
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The video provides information on the new UK guidance that water suppression should be used when cutting silica containing materials (e.g. kerbs, blocks, slabs, concrete materials) in construction. The video shows real life work situation concrete cutting without and with water suppression, the film enlists health impairments (silicosis, emphysema, lung cancer) and teaches how to use the saws. Workers and managers tell their opinion too.

Les tontons perceurs - risques du métier amiante
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In this amusing comedy sketch, three burglars plan to break into a safe in the basement of a Paris bank. The most experienced gang member suspects that there is asbestos in the fireproof insulation of the safe and adresses the issue and the dangers. He makes the gang implement the minimum protective measures: mask, vacuum cleaner, spraying pistol, overall, safety zone – to protect the lungs.