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Microbiological Risks when Dealing with Sewage and Sludge

Synopsis
Illustrates the appropriate use of control measures to reduce the risk of what can be serious diseases. It describes the causes of illnesses like diarrhoea, gastro-enteritis and salmonella. The industries and processes involved in working with sewage include: waste water treatment; sludge spreading on forest and farmland; sewer replacement; inspection and maintenance; cleaning sewage tanks in aircraft and railway industries. Protective measures to minimise the risks are shown for anyone who has to work with sewage or its products.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Year of release
1995
Year of production
1995
Subjects
Engineering; Health & safety; FE
Keywords
construction industry; occupational health; safety training; sewage

Distribution Formats

Type
VHS
Format
PAL
Price
£40.00
Availability
Sale
Duration/Size
12 minutes
Year
2005

Sponsor

Name

Health and Safety Executive

Distributor

Name

HSE Books

Email
hseorders@tso.co.uk
Web
http://www.hsebooks.co.uk External site opens in new window
Phone
+44 (0)333 202 5070
Fax
+44 (0)333 202 5080
Address
Customer Services
PO Box 29
Norwich
NR3 1GN
Name

HSE Videos

Email
hseorders@tso.co.uk
Web
http://www.hse.gov.uk/index.htm External site opens in new window
Phone
+44 (0) 333 202 5070
Address
(1G) Redgrave Court
Merton Road
Bootle
Merseyside
L20 7HS
Notes
The HSE Knowledge Centre in Merseyside caters for personal callers who want to consult the Health and Safety related publications held there including HSE authored material.

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