AS 2476-1981

1 - AS 2476-1981 GENERAL FUMIGATION PROCEDURES
4 - PREFACE
5 - CONTENTS
6 - SECTION 1. SCOPE, APPLICATION AND DEFINITIONS
6 - 1.1 SCOPE.
6 - 1.2 APPLICATION.
6 - 1.3 DEFINITIONS.
6 - 1.3.1 Fumigant
6 - 1.3.2 Fumigation
6 - 1.3.3 Fumigation enclosure
6 - 1.3.4 Risk area
6 - 1.3.5 Authorized fumigator
7 - SECTION 2. SAFETY
7 - 2.1 SAFETY EQUIPMENT.
7 - 2.1.1 Full Face Canister-type Respirator.
7 - 2.1.2 Self-contained Breathing Apparatus.
7 - 2.1.3 Protective Clothing.
7 - 2.1.4 Safety Harness and Ropes.
7 - 2.1.5 Detection Equipment.
7 - 2.1.6 Torch.
7 - 2.1.7 Medical Kit.
7 - 2.2 FIRST AID INSTRUCTIONS.
7 - 2.2.1 Entering Contaminated Area.
7 - 2.2.2 Evacuation of Succumbed Person.
7 - 2.2.3 First Aid Treatment.
7 - 2.2.4 Measures to be Taken While Awaiting Arrival of Medical Aid
8 - SECTION 3. ACTION BEFORE FUMIGATION
8 - 3.1 NOTIFICATION OF AUTHORITIES AND PERSONS CONCERNED.
8 - 3.1.1 Fumigation of a Building or Enclosed Space.
8 - 3.1.2 Fumigation of a Vessel.
8 - 3.2 FUMIGATION WARNING SIGNS.
8 - 3.3 PRECAUTIONS AND TESTS OF EQUIPMENT
9 - SECTION 4. FUMIGATION PROCEDURE
9 - 4.1 FUMIGATION PROCESS.
9 - 4.2 MINIMUM NUMBER OF PEOPLE TO CONDUCT A FUMIGATION
9 - 4.3 VENTILATION.
9 - 4.4 INTRODUCTION OF FUMIGANT.
9 - 4.5 WATCHMAN.
9 - 4.6 DETECTION OF LEAKS.
9 - 4.7 REMOVAL OF FUMIGANT.
9 - 4.8 CHECKING FOR CLEARANCE.
10 - SECTION 5. ACTION AFTER FUMIGATION
10 - 5.1 RE-ENTRY INTO THE FUMIGATION AREA
10 - 5.2 CLEARANCE DECLARATION.
10 - 5.3 USE AND CARE OF RESPIRATOR CANISTER
10 - 5.4 FUMIGATION RECORDS.
11 - APPENDIX A - SCHEDULE 1: NOTICE OF INTENTION TO CONDUCT A FUMIGATION
12 - APPENDIX B - SCHEDULE 2: FUMIGATION WARNING NOTICE
13 - APPENDIX C - SCHEDULE 3: CLEARANCE DECLARATION
14 - APPENDIX D - CODES OF PRACTICE FOR FUMIGATION AND OTHER REFERENCE MATERIAL

Sets out practical instructions applicable to every commercial fumigation for the eradication of pests, including the necessary safety precautions to be taken at each step. Suitable schedules for notifying authorities (both before and after fumigation) are illustrated. The Standard should be used in conjunction with specific instructions for the particular fumigant and operation in question.

This standard sets out general procedures and precautions to be adopted when chemical fumigation for the eradication of pests is being carried out.