| ID (ISN) del documento | 111761 |
| Número CIS |
11-0406 |
| ISSN - Título de la serie |
1077-3525 - International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health |
| Año |
2010 |
| Número de serie |
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| Autor(es) |
Feola G., Binder C.R. |
| Título |
Why don't pesticide applicators protect themselves? Exploring the use of personal protective equipment among Colombian smallholders |
| Información bibliográfica |
2010, Vol.16, p.11-23. Illus. 57 ref. |
| Resumen |
The misuse of personal protective equipment (PPE) during pesticide application was investigated among smallholders in Colombia. Findings suggest that the descriptive social norm was significantly influencing PPE use. The following were also important: having experienced pesticide-related health problems; age; the share of pesticide application carried out; the perception of PPE hindering work. Interestingly, the influence of these factors differed for different pieces of PPE. Since conformity to the social norm is a source of rigidity in the system, behavioural change may take the form of a discontinuous transition. Suggestions for triggering a transition towards more sustainable PPE use are formulated. |
| Descriptores (primarios) |
Colombia; pulverizacion de pesticidas; equipo de protección individual; agricultura |
| Descriptores (secundarios) |
consciencia de seguridad; comportamiento humano; apreciación subjetiva; encuesta por cuestionario; estudio de puestos; infracción de las normas de seguridad; aspectos sociales |
| Tipo de documento |
D - Artículos periódicos |
| Tema(s) |
Agricultura, pesca, cría de ganado
Sustancias tóxicas y peligrosas
Protección individual
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| Broad subject area(s) |
Riesgos químicos
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| Navegación por categoria(s) |
Agricultura
Agricultural chemicals
OSH in developing countries
Personal protection
Psychological factors
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