6.2 Space and surface spraying (see also 3.1.2 above)
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6.2 Space and surface spraying (see also 3.1.2 above)

  6.2.1 When spraying is being carried out by professional operators they are responsible for taking the necessary safety precautions. If operations are carried out by the crew, the master should ensure that the following safeguards are observed, both in the preparation and the application of the pesticides:

  • .1 wear protective clothing, gloves, respirators and eye protection appropriate to the pesticides being used;

  • .2 do not remove clothes, gloves, respirators or eye protection whilst applying pesticides, even under hot conditions; and

  • .3 avoid excessive application and run-off on surfaces and avoid contamination of foodstuff.

  6.2.2 If clothing becomes contaminated:

  • .1 stop work immediately and leave area;

  • .2 remove clothing and footwear;

  • .3 take a shower and wash skin thoroughly;

  • .4 wash clothing and footwear, and wash skin again; and

  • .5 seek medical advice.

  6.2.3 After work:

  • .1 remove and wash clothing, footwear and other equipment; and

  • .2 take a shower using plenty of soap.

Parent topic: 6 Safety Precautions — General
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