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. |
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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
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Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
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Browse category(ies) |
Agriculture OSH in developing countries
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