Ventilation

Information to record

following fumigation period and before

re-entering site, target area ventilated until
fumigation levels below exposure standard
listed in MSDS

date and time of fumigation

site not entered until fumigant levels below

exposure standard.

Disposal and clean-up

remaining fumigant deactivated as per
manufacturers recommendations
waste disposed of appropriately

type and quantity of fumigant used

details of application site
period of fumigation and ventilation
date and time of re-entry

checklist for the safe use of

aluminium
phosphide

tablets and chloropicrin on farms

safety incidents or fumigant exposure

any faulty seals or escape of fumigant.
For further information contact WorkCover on
131050 or visit www.workcover.nsw.gov.au

containers triple rinsed and disposed of

appropriately
personal protective equipment thoroughly
cleaned and stored properly or disposed of
appropriately
warning signs removed when area is safe to
re-enter (emergency services then know safe to
enter site in emergency).

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The following checklist will help protect the

health and safety of you and your family when
carrying out fumigation on your farm.
This checklist should be used in conjunction
with the material safety data sheet and
referenceshould also be made to the aluminium
phosphide and chloropicrin fact sheets on
www.workcover.nsw.gov.au

Risk management

re-entry time determined

Fumigation

ventilation period determined

fumigant used for the purpose it is registered

safe practice for checking atmosphere

established.

Risk Management Plan followed

Prepare fumigation area

all directions on the label and material safety

data sheet are followed

risk assessment completed

warning signs made from material that will
remain legible and stand up to weather

fumigation being carried out in dry conditions

site regularly monitored to ensure seals intact

and no unauthorised access.

warning signs adequately fixed at all entrances

Sealing the structure

person involved in fumigation suitably trained

warning signs at property entrance to warn

visitors and emergency services of fumigation

risks identified and methods for elimination or

minimisation documented

Fumigation should not be undertaken if the area is

not property sealed

all preparatory directions on label and material

safety data sheet followed.

material safety data sheet (MSDS) and product

label read and followed

structure inspected for cracks, holes and

openings

Signage

all windows, chimneys, doors, vents, open pipes

and structural flaws inspected

area assessed and suitable for fumigation

emergency plan in place (including first aid,

fire fighting and spillage measures as per
MSDS)
fumigant stored in original container in a
locked, cool and dry location away from
people, food, direct sunlight and incompatible
materials
fumigant kept out of reach of children and
animals
label and MSDS checked for temperate effects
on exposure time
minimum exposure time determined for
treatment

Warning signs include:

words such as danger: fumigation in progress

all cracks, holes and openings sealed

do not enter

all mechanical and natural ventilation and air

movement sources shut down.

instructions that signs may only be removed

by authorised person after area has been
adequately ventilated

Personal protective equipment

date fumigation begins

To avoid exposure to toxic gases use personal

protective equipment such as:

name, address and contact details of person/s

conducting the fumigation

overalls

24 hour contact number for emergencies.

elbow length gloves

eye protection

full face respirator with appropriate cartridges.