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Section 2: STATEMENTS TO PREVENT MISUSE AND EXPOSURE TO HEALTH

Dangerous Chemicals Control Act · EIGHTH SCHEDULE

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2. STATEMENTS TO PREVENT MISUSE AND EXPOSURE TO HEALTH 2.1 Ventilation controls Use only in well ventilated areas. Use only with adequate ventilation {or closed system ventilation}. Do not enter areas where used or stored until adequately ventilated. Use only with adequate ventilation to keep exposures (airborne levels of dust, fume, vapour, etc.) below recommended exposure limits. Use adequate ventilation to remove vapours (fumes, dust, etc.). Use adequate ventilation and/or engineering controls in high temperature processing to prevent exposure to vapours. Prevent vapour build up by providing adequate ventilation during and after use. {Use with} {ventilation}, local exhaust ventilation {or breathing protection}. [Issue 1] D1 – 80 Revised Laws of Mauritius Do not use in areas without adequate ventilation. Do not breathe (dust, vapour or spray mist). 2.2 Hygiene measures When using do not {smoke} {eat} {or drink}. Do not eat, drink or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating {drinking} {or smoking}. Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid all contact. Strict hygiene. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Do not get on skin. Do not get in eyes. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling and before eating, drinking, or using tobacco. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Avoid contact with skin (eyes or clothing). Do not get in eyes (skin) or on clothing. 2.3 Personal protective equipment Wear suitable {protective clothing} {gloves} {and eye/face protection}. Wear protective clothing and gloves (specify protective clothing and type of gloves). Wear protective eyewear (goggles, face shield, or safety glasses). Wear appropriate personal protective equipment, avoid direct contact. 2.4 Respiratory protective equipment In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. During fumigation/spraying, wear suitable respiratory equipment (appropriate wording to be specified by the manufacturer). Have available emergency self-contained breathing apparatus or full-face airline respirator when using the chemicals. Always use a self-contained breathing apparatus or full-face respirator when using this chemical. Wear a mask or pesticide jointly approved by the Mine Safety and Health Administration and NIOSH {US EPA}. Wear (identify specific respiratory device approved by the Mine Safety and Health Administration and NIOSH). {US EPA}/ Use NIOSH approved respiratory protection (US requirements). D1 – 81 [Issue 1] Dangerous Chemicals Control Act

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