Document ID (ISN) | 57531 |
CIS number |
92-208 |
ISSN - Serial title |
0705-9388 - Occupational Health in Ontario |
Year |
1991 |
Convention or series no. |
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Author(s) |
Wallace D.G., Sullivan E.A., Malik O.P. |
Title |
Mixer and applicator exposures to lawn spray chemicals |
Bibliographic information |
Spring/Summer 1991, Vol.12, No.2, p.57-67. 12 ref. |
Abstract |
Hygiene assessments of mixer and applicator exposures to pesticides and fertilisers were made at nine lawn-spraying companies in Ontario (Canada). Overall health and safety programmes of the companies varied widely, but in most cases advice was given to upgrade hygiene and emergency response capabilities and to minimise drifting of spray mists. Although only one of the nine companies conducts regular biological monitoring to ensure the adequacy of its control measures, controls in place were generally adequate and the health of workers is considered unlikely to be adversely affected by mixing and/or applying lawn spray chemicals. |
Descriptors (primary) |
agricultural chemicals; crop protection; Ontario; occupational hygiene |
Descriptors (secondary) |
Canada; pesticides; personal protective equipment; survey; fertilizers |
Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
Country / State or Province | Canada |
Subject(s) |
Toxic and dangerous substances
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Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
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Browse category(ies) |
Agricultural chemicals
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