| Document ID (ISN) | 100754 |
| CIS number |
02-1841 |
| ISBN(s) |
2-551-21640-0 |
| Year |
2002 |
| Convention or series no. |
Etudes et recherches R-315
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| Author(s) |
Samuel O., St-Laurent L., Dumas P., Langlois E., Gingras G. |
| Title |
Pesticides in greenhouses - Characterization of the exposure of workers and evaluation of re-entry times |
| Original title |
Pesticides en milieu serricole - Caractérisation de l'exposition des travailleurs et évaluation des délais de réentrée [in French] |
| Bibliographic information |
Institut de recherche en santé et en sécurité du travail du Québec (IRSST), 505 boul. de Maisonneuve Ouest, Montreal (Quebec) H3A 3C2, Canada, Oct. 2002. [1 vol. ] Illus. 116 ref. |
| Internet access |
http://www.irsst.qc.ca/htmfr/pdf_txt/R-315.pdf [in French]
|
| Abstract |
Botanical garden workers are subject to health hazards resulting from their exposure to pesticides in confined spaces such as greenhouses. In this study, the behaviour of foliar residues was evaluated for several representative pesticides between the time of application and of the re-entry of workers in the greenhouses. Skin exposure risks were evaluated by a hand washing method as well as through the use of a fluorescent marker. Workers' total exposure was determined by measuring urinary metabolites excreted over a post-exposure period of 24 hours. Cholinesterase activity variations were measured in cases where organophosphorus insecticides were applied. Results show that workers remain exposed when returning to greenhouses the day after applying pesticides. However, the levels of exposure measured are generally low. Use of gloves would allow to further decrease the level of exposure. Several other preventive measures are proposed. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
pesticides; exposure tests; horticulture; confined spaces |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
cholinesterase monitoring; protective gloves; organophosphorus compounds; pesticide spraying; limitation of exposure; exposure evaluation; determination in urine; cholinesterase |
| Document type |
E - Books, reports, proceedings |
| Country / State or Province | Canada |
| Subject(s) |
Agriculture, fishing, animal husbandry
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| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
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| Browse category(ies) |
Confined spaces
Biological monitoring
Agriculture
Agricultural chemicals
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