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Use Scenario Receptor Level <strong>of</strong> Risk (with existingcontrols in place)Proposed Additional ContolIntroduce minimum PPE/RPE requirements <strong>for</strong> entryinto treated buildings <strong>for</strong> ventilation tasks:RPE:- half-face respirator with minimum specification<strong>of</strong> A1P2;REI:- Half-face respirator with minimum specification<strong>of</strong> A1P2.Modified Level <strong>of</strong>RiskIntroduce a maximum exposure time <strong>for</strong> entry intotreated area:- <strong>for</strong> ventilation, < 30 minute/ day.Bystander exposureNon-negligible(> AOEL)ERMA New Zealand is unable to determine an REI <strong>for</strong>domestic usage.Non-negligibleNo practical options available to reduce risks to childrenentering treated areas.Outdoor use (domestic use)28 - 29 Operator exposure(mixing, loading,application)Non-negligible(> AOEL)Restrict use to commercial use only, and in industriallocations only – remove exemption <strong>for</strong> approvedhandler requirements;[PPE: unlikely to be used in a domestic setting]Negligible.Introduce a maximum application rate <strong>of</strong> 0.3 g a.i. / m 2 ;Introduce a maximum treated volume <strong>of</strong> 150 m 2 peroperator per day and equivalent mixing/loadingquantity;Dichlorvos reassessment – application Page 101 <strong>of</strong> 436

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