| Document ID (ISN) | 78528 |
| CIS number |
02-778 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0788-4877 - African Newsletter on Occupational Health and Safety |
| Year |
2001 |
| Convention or series no. |
|
| Author(s) |
Hanshi J.A. |
| Title |
Use of pesticides and personal protective equipment by applicators in a Kenyan district |
| Bibliographic information |
Dec. 2001, Vol.11, No.3, p.74-76. 11 ref. |
| Abstract |
Thirty randomly-selected farmers in the Garissa district of Kenya were interviewed to assess their safe working methods with pesticides, in particular with respect to their knowledge, attitudes and practices. All participants were male, of average age 23 years. 83% had no formal education. Half of the participants had used pesticides for a period of five years or more. The most frequently-used insecticides were carbamates (53%), pyrethroids (30%) and Kelthane (organo-chlorine, 17%). Only 17% of the participants used masks, mostly improvised. Among the reasons for not wearing masks, 40% mentioned the heat and 36% the expense, while 24% were unaware of the importance of masks. 77% of the respondents had experienced illness as a result of using pesticides. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
occupational diseases; Kenya; pesticide spraying; safe working methods; agriculture; respirators |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
safety consciousness; pyrethroids; carbamates; kelthane; disobeying safety instructions; survey; information of personnel; hot workplaces; personal hygiene |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | Kenya |
| Subject(s) |
Toxic and dangerous substances
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Respiratory protection
Agriculture
|
