Acute pesticide-related illness among emergency responders, 1993–2002

Abstract

The findings suggest the need for greater efforts to prevent acute occupational pesticide-related illness among emergency responders.

Pyrethrin and Pyrethroid Illnesses in the Pacific Northwest: A Five-Year Review

“…• Emergency response workers: Because these indi viduals have an increased risk of pesticide poison ing compared with workers in nonagricultural industries, 28 we recommend that they (1) evaluate protective equipment and response protocols, and don respiratory protection when entering enclosed environments; and (2) know how to locate information on chemical hazards.…”