| Document ID (ISN) | 110917 |
| CIS number |
10-0540 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0815-6409 - Journal of Occupational Health and Safety - Australia and New Zealand |
| Year |
2009 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Lee S.G., Pisanello D., Tkaczuk M., Edwards J. |
| Title |
Chemical glove performance: a case study on malathion use in Mediterranean fruit fly control |
| Bibliographic information |
2009, Vol.25, No.2, p.129-135. 28 ref. |
| Abstract |
This study examined the work practices of 27 workers with respect to their use of PVC gloves when applying the pesticide malathion during a fruit fly outbreak in fruit orchards in Southern Australia. Laboratory tests on new and used gloves sections at different pesticide concentrations and temperatures were conducted. There was marked effect from temperature, as well as measurable reductions in glove thickness with use, which correlated with reduced malathion breakthrough times and increased permeation rates. There was evidence of poor work practices leading to glove contamination, which may be related to increased skin symptoms compared to a control group of 91 males of similar background but without routine chemical exposure. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
Australia; malathion; pesticide spraying; protective gloves; agriculture; orchards |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
polyvinyl chloride; skin diseases; equipment testing; permeability testing; service life; safe working methods |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Subject(s) |
Agriculture, fishing, animal husbandry
Personal protection
Toxic and dangerous substances
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Agriculture
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