Dermal Exposure Associated with Occupational End Use of Pesticides and the Role of Protective Measures
Safety and Health at Work
;
: 136-141, 2013.
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en Inglés
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| ID: wpr-193669
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Occupational end users of pesticides may experience bodily absorption of the pesticide products they use, risking possible health effects. The purpose of this paper is to provide a guide for researchers, practitioners, and policy makers working in the field of agricultural health or other areas where occupational end use of pesticides and exposure issues are of interest.METHODS:
This paper characterizes the health effects of pesticide exposure, jobs associated with pesticide use, pesticide-related tasks, absorption of pesticides through the skin, and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) for reducing exposure.CONCLUSIONS:
Although international and national efforts to reduce pesticide exposure through regulatory means should continue, it is difficult in the agricultural sector to implement engineering or system controls. It is clear that use of PPE does reduce dermal pesticide exposure but compliance among the majority of occupationally exposed pesticide end users appears to be poor. More research is needed on higher-order controls to reduce pesticide exposure and to understand the reasons for poor compliance with PPE and identify effective training methods.
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Asunto principal:
Plaguicidas
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Ropa de Protección
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Piel
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Absorción Cutánea
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Personal Administrativo
/
Exposición Profesional
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Adaptabilidad
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Enfermedades de los Trabajadores Agrícolas
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Absorción
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Métodos
Límite:
Humanos
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Safety and Health at Work
Año:
2013
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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