Managing risks of methyl bromide exposure when unpacking shipping containers - information sheet -

Use this information sheet if you, or the workers you manage, unpack shipping containers that have been fumigated with methyl bromide. 

Methyl bromide is used as a fumigant to stop pests, like insects, from being imported into Australia. 

This information sheet includes information on methyl bromide. It also has information about controlling the risks including: 

• checking notices on containers for the presence of methyl bromide 
• venting containers and capturing vented methyl bromide 
• training workers 
• providing appropriate personal protective equipment 
• choosing air testing equipment.