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Document ID (ISN)111472
CIS number 11-0100
ISSN - Serial title 1077-3525 - International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health
Year 2009
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Orozco F.A., Cole D.C., Forbes G., Kroschel J., Wanigaratne S., Arica D.
Title Monitoring adherence to the international code of conduct - Highly hazardous pesticides in central Andean agriculture and farmers' rights to health
Bibliographic information 3rd quarter 2009, Vol.15, No.3, p.255-268. Illus. 60 ref.
Abstract The WHO has advocated monitoring adherence to the Food and Agriculture Organization's Code of Conduct to reduce use of highly hazardous pesticides in lower and middle income countries. This study draws on survey data, farmer focus groups and direct observations of agrochemical stores in Ecuador and Peru to construct indicators reflecting respect for such rights. Use of highly- and moderately-hazardous pesticides was common. Worse indicators were observed in places with lower education, greater poverty, and more use of indigenous languages. Limited government enforcement capacity, social irresponsibility of the pesticide industry, and lack of farmers' knowledge of the Code were all factors impeding respect for farmers' rights.
Descriptors (primary) Ecuador; Peru; dangerous substances; pesticides; safety consciousness; safe working methods
Descriptors (secondary) FAO; WHO; survey; enforcement; role of government; disobeying safety instructions
Document type D - Periodical articles
Subject(s) Agriculture, fishing, animal husbandry
Broad subject area(s) Chemical safety
Browse category(ies) Agriculture
OSH in developing countries