§ Mr. HoodTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what information he has on the hazards to health of farm workers involved in the process of sheep dipping; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Donald ThompsonOperators exposed to sheep dips containing organophosphorus compounds may experience some adverse reaction. All approved products carry safety warnings which advise on the appropriate precautions which should be taken to minimise exposure.
§ Mr. HoodTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what guidance his Department has given to the agriculture industry concerning precautions in the process of dipping sheep.
§ Mr. Donald ThompsonAdvisory leaflets are available to farmers which set out the precautions operators should take when dipping sheep. It is also a requirement that safety precautions are included on the labels of all licensed sheep dips.