Document ID (ISN) | 100064 |
CIS number |
02-1360 |
ISSN - Serial title |
0815-6409 - Journal of Occupational Health and Safety - Australia and New Zealand |
Year |
2001 |
Convention or series no. |
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Author(s) |
Cattani M., Cena K., Edwards J., Pisaniello D. |
Title |
Pest control operators: Risk perception of the use of chlorpyrifos |
Bibliographic information |
June 2001, Vol.17, No.3, p.295-299. 15 ref. |
Abstract |
A questionnaire survey addressing the health symptoms and work practices of 31 Western Australian pest control operators who used chlorpyrifos was conducted. Task observations were also made. All operators reported that: all washed their hands when "dirty" or following a job; 58% spilt the concentrate at least once a week; 74% had recently spilt or splashed diluted chlorpyrifos in their eyes and 90% on their boots; and 52% believed that they would benefit from more education concerning chlorpyrifos. No significant adverse health symptoms were reported. Observations showed that: all operators were exposed to chlorpyrifos; 26% washed their hands; 78% had a spill or splash; and 48% wore inappropriate gloves or no gloves. A discrepancy therefore exists between the operators' perceptions of risk and their actual exposure. |
Descriptors (primary) |
chlorpyrifos; risk awareness; pesticide spraying; agriculture; risk factors |
Descriptors (secondary) |
protective gloves; Western Australia; symptoms; personal hygiene; unsafe practices; exposure evaluation; questionnaire survey; job study; spills; hazard evaluation |
Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
Country / State or Province | Australia |
Subject(s) |
Agriculture, fishing, animal husbandry
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Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
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Browse category(ies) |
Psychological factors Esters and salts Agriculture
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