Management of the chemical risk in the agricultural sector

The course is based on the ILO guide Chemical risk management in the agriculture sector. This is a course with 4 self-guided modules with an expected duration of 6 hours in total. OBJECTIVES The overall objective of this course is to facilitate the acquisition of knowledge on the fundamental aspects of managing the risk to workers' health from exposure to chemicals in agriculture. Specifically, participant has the ability to: • Describe the types of chemicals in the agricultural sector, their classification and the risks to workers' health. • Give an overview of the purposes, classification and communication modalities of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS). • Explain the main chemical exposure activities in the agricultural sector, as well as the guidelines for managing this risk to prevent harm to workers' health. • Outline the guidelines and safe work procedures in the storage and disposal of chemicals in the agricultural sector, as well as the procedures to follow during an emergency. CONTENT The course consists of the following 4 modules: • Module 1 - General aspects of chemical products. • Module 2 - Communication of hazards from the globally harmonized system. • Module 3 - Management of chemical risks. • Module 4 - Storage, disposal of pesticides and procedures for an emergency. NUMBER OF HOURS: 6