HC Deb 10 June 1992 vol 209 cc218-9W
Mr. Tyler

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment if she will list the recommended protective clothing to be worn when using organo-phosphorous sheep dip; what changes have been made to these recommendations in the last year; and what changes are planned.

Mr. McLoughlin

Advice on protective clothing is given on the label and data sheet of individual products. General information is also available in the free leaflet "Sheep dipping: Protect your health" published by the Health and Safety Executive and available from their local offices.

The leaflet advises that personal protective equipment should include rubber gloves, coverall and a face-shield when handling the concentrate and rubber boots, rubber gloves and waterproof coat or bib apron when handling the diluted liquid and freshly dipped sheep. Sheep dip manufacturers and personal protective equipment suppliers can provide more specific advice.

There have been no changes in the last year to these recommendations, nor are any planned. The Veterinary Products Committee is, however, reviewing the licences for sheep dip products and will be considering personal protective equipment requirements in formulating its advice to the licensing authority.

I will arrange for copies of the leaflet to be placed in the Library.