International
Labour Organization
Your health and safety at work
YOUR BODY AT WORK
Exercise: Hazards and your health
| Question: | This worker handles animals and pesticides in his job. What types of hazards does he face? |
| Answer: | He can be exposed to biological hazards, such as bacteria, fungi, viruses, or parasites from the animals, as well as the chemical hazards from the pesticides. Because of these hazards, he is wearing personal protective clothing. He should be trained in the use of the protective clothing and the pesticides and in the safe handling of animals. |