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