Developing a national action plan to reduce, and where feasible, eliminate mercury use in artisanal and small-scale gold mining

Type of item
EU & international information
Country
International
Year of publication
2015

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Description

The document is aimed at policy maker and provides guidance on how to implement the Minamata Convention on Mercury in the artisanal and small scale gold mining sector. This mainly covers how to develop a national action plan, plan and implement measures and involve the relevant stakeholders. The document does not explicitly address work place related exposure and prevention measures.
Although the use of this guidance is not a requirement under the Minamata Convention, it is intended to assist countries with the preparation of their NAPs. 

Other data

Sector / Industry covered
Mining and quarrying
Mining of metal ores
Provider
Provider name (English)
United Nations Environment Programme
Provider name (Original)
United Nations Environment Programme
Tasks covered
Handling Chemicals
Mining or Quarrying
Biological hazard
Not applicable
Hazard - physical state
Liquids
Vapours
Hazard - health effects
Neurotoxic substances
Toxic substances
Exposure route
Dermal contact
Inhalation
Skin absorption
Substance Description

Mercury

CAS Number
7439-97-6
EC number
231-106-7
Prevention measures
Not applicable
Purpose of the material
Guidance
Target group
Policy makers