be careful with biocides recognise them and protect yourself!

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Read the label How do you know if you are working with a dangerous product? And what are the risks? All important information is on the label. So take a close look at it. Be careful with biocides Recognise them and protect yourself! Certain products to clean and disinfect poultry sheds, control pests or protect wood can be dangerous and pose a risk to your health and that of your colleagues and family. They are called biocides. Keep these tips in mind in order to protect yourself properly. Protect yourself Do you work with biocides? Wear suitable work clothing and suitable gloves. Always wear safety goggles and, if there is a risk of inhalation, also a face mask. Follow the instructions for use Read the instructions for use to find out how to correctly dose and safely use a biocide. Danger PRODUCT NAME 1L Caustic/corrosive SAMPLE LABEL 1 2 3 Causes serious eye damage. Toxic by inhalation. In case of contact with skin or eyes: rinse with water. If inhaled: allow for fresh air and consult a physician. Dangerous to the environment Health hazard More information and an overview of all authorised biocides can be found on www.biocide.be Any questions? Please contact your employer. federal public service HEALTH, FOOD CHAIN SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT BIOCIDES? I use them with the necessary caution Publisher: Tom Auwers, FPS Public Health, Food Chain Safety and Environment, Place Victor Horta 40, box 10, 1060 Brussels.

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Page 1: Be careful with biocides Recognise them and protect yourself!

Read the labelHow do you know if you are working with a dangerous product? And what are the risks?

All important information is on the label. So take a close look at it.

Be careful with biocides

Recognise them and protect yourself!

Certain products to clean and disinfect poultry sheds, control pests or protect wood can be

dangerous and pose a risk to your health and that of your colleagues and family. They are

called biocides. Keep these tips in mind in order to protect yourself properly.

Protect yourself

Do you work with biocides?Wear suitable work clothing and suitable gloves. Always wear safety goggles and, if there is a risk of inhalation,

also a face mask.

Follow the instructions for use

Read the instructions for use to fi nd out how to correctly dose and safely use a biocide.

DangerPRODUCT NAME

1L

Caustic/corrosive

SAMPLE LABEL

12

3

Causes serious eye damage.

Toxic by inhalation.

In case of contact with skin or

eyes: rinse with water.

If inhaled: allow for fresh air

and consult a physician.Dangerous to the environment

Health hazard

More information and an overview of all authorised biocides can be found on

www.biocide.beAny questions?Please contact your employer.

federal public service

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