Guidelines for personal protection when working with pesticides in tropical climates

Guidelines for personal protection when working with pesticides in tropical climates

Year of publication 1990

Pages 21 p.

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Document

Edition 1

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Synopsis (short abstract) Guidelines are aimed principally at government registration officials, agricultural officers and consultants and others in the field who may be asked by farmers for information about the safe use of pesticides in tropical conditions. They are intended to offer practical and realistic advice by taking into account sufficient protection for the pesticide user while ensuring that he/she is able to work comfortably and efficiently.

Language English

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