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Empty packaging and contaminated containers to be done away with cannot be
dispersed, burned or buried.
The washing water for the cisterns and the tools utilised for the preparation of
mixtures cannot be emptied on the ground, spilled into the sewerage system or
in water courses and rivers.
The disposal of special wastes is regulated by specific norms. In order to perform this operation it is
necessary to obtain the relevant information from the Local Offices specifically appointed to rule on
this subject. The non compliance with these regulations can cause considerable damage to persons
and animals as well as polluting the environment.
3.5.4 - Personal means of protection
The toxicity of agro-chemicals forces persons working with them to wear adequate protective clothing
and accessories in order to avoid risks of contamination by contact or inhalation.
In each of the following work stages:
— filling of tanks and adding of the agro-chemical,
— dusting and spraying,
— adjusting of the spray atomiser,
— emptying and cleaning of the tank,
— replacement of the agro-chemical,
— maintenance interventions,
it is necessary to wear personal protection clothing and accessories.
The following must be worn
:
— Polyethylene or polyvinyl gloves.
— Full, waterproof cotton overalls, in order to
guarantee transpiration, fitted with polypro-
pylene side flaps.
In commerce, one-time ‘tyvek’ overalls are
available which, after use (see Picture), must
be disposed of according to the modalities
applicable to toxic waste.
— A protective half-mask in polychloroprene
rubber with 1 or 2 filters. Filters for gasses
and organic fumes, of European A1-class
vapours, are envisaged and these can be
combined with anti-dust models of P1 Euro-
pean class, for harmful mists and powders,
or P2, for harmful and toxic mists and pow-
ders.
The filters must be replaced:
- when the smell/taste of agro-chemicals can be detected, and that of active A1-
class carbons;
- when difficulty in breathing is experienced for the anti-dust filters of class P1 and
P2.
In any case it is necessary to make use of all personal means of protection as
suggested by the manufacturers.
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