Document ID (ISN) | 109035 |
CIS number |
09-122 |
ISSN - Serial title |
1545-9624 - Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene |
Year |
2008 |
Convention or series no. |
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Author(s) |
Nicol A.M., Kennedy S.M. |
Title |
Assessment of pesticide exposure control practices among men and women on fruit-growing farms in British Columbia |
Bibliographic information |
Apr. 2008, Vol.5, No.4, p.217-226. 42 ref. |
Abstract |
Exposure to pesticides can be reduced by wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) or by implementing alternative pest control techniques, such as Integrated Pest Management (IPM). A cross-sectional telephone survey was conducted to explore the prevalence of these practices among a total of 380 men and women involved in fruit growing in British Columbia, Canada. Among the 119 workers who applied pesticides, 63% indicated that they usually wore PPE during application. Individual equipment use varied. Gloves were worn most frequently (84%), followed by a spray suit (77%) and breathing protection (75%). Implications of these and other findings are discussed. |
Descriptors (primary) |
British Columbia; pesticides; orchards; personal protective equipment; safe working methods; limitation of exposure |
Descriptors (secondary) |
race-linked differences; protective gloves; protective clothing; sex-linked differences; questionnaire survey; respirators; Canada |
Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
Country / State or Province | Canada |
Subject(s) |
Agriculture, fishing, animal husbandry Toxic and dangerous substances
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Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
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Browse category(ies) |
Personal protection Agriculture Agricultural chemicals
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