Use of Engineering Controls and Personal Protective Equipment by Certified Pesticide Applicators

Coffman, Charlotte; Stone, Janis; Slocum, Ann C.; Landers, Andrew; Schwab, Charles V.; Olsen, Larry G.; Lee, Seungsin

doi:10.13031/2013.28886

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“…One study observed very little to no penetration through fabrics thicker than 0.8 mm, regardless of other factors [54], with workpants providing much greater protection than thinner work shirts [59], In addition, although garments made of both barrier and non-barrier fabrics have been shown to decrease dermal exposure [60], greater protection is afforded by waterproof polypropylene fabrics than by cotton garments [61]. For example, an Italian study found penetration through cotton clothing to range from 11.2% to 26.8%, whereas penetration through synthetic material was <2.4% [62], although a study of US citrus farmers found little difference between synthetic materials and woven garments [63].…”

Section: Ppe For Dermal Pesticide Exposurementioning

confidence: 99%

Dermal Exposure Associated with Occupational End Use of Pesticides and the Role of Protective Measures

MacFarlane

Carey

Keegel

et al. 2013

Safety and Health at Work

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BackgroundOccupational end users of pesticides may experience bodily absorption of the pesticide products they use, risking possible health effects. The purpose of this paper is to provide a guide for researchers, practitioners, and policy makers working in the field of agricultural health or other areas where occupational end use of pesticides and exposure issues are of interest.MethodsThis paper characterizes the health effects of pesticide exposure, jobs associated with pesticide use, pesticide-related tasks, absorption of pesticides through the skin, and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) for reducing exposure.ConclusionsAlthough international and national efforts to reduce pesticide exposure through regulatory means should continue, it is difficult in the agricultural sector to implement engineering or system controls. It is clear that use of PPE does reduce dermal pesticide exposure but compliance among the majority of occupationally exposed pesticide end users appears to be poor. More research is needed on higher-order controls to reduce pesticide exposure and to understand the reasons for poor compliance with PPE and identify effective training methods.

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Section: Ppe For Dermal Pesticide Exposurementioning

confidence: 99%

Dermal Exposure Associated with Occupational End Use of Pesticides and the Role of Protective Measures

MacFarlane

Carey

Keegel

et al. 2013

Safety and Health at Work

140

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“…The use of sixteen types of engineering controls and thirteen types of personal protective equipment (PPE) was studied using the information obtained from 702 certified pesticide applicators (Coffman et al, 2009). The results of this study showed that 8 engineering control devices were used out of 16 by more than 50% of the applicators.…”

Section: Policies and Preventionmentioning

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Particulate Matter Exposure in Agriculture

Arslan¹,

Aybek²

2012

Air Pollution - A Comprehensive Perspective

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“…Engineering controls have been found to reduce exposure for pesticide applicators when used in conjunction with appropriate PPE. A limitation to engineering controls highlighted in this study is the cost and the reliance on employer compliance in order to be effective (Coffman, et al, 2009).…”

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confidence: 98%

“…Engineering controls are another intervention method that has been studied to reduce occupational pesticide exposure (Coffman et al, 2009). Some examples of engineering controls to reduce pesticide exposure include: multiple nozzle bodies, lowdrift nozzles, air-induction nozzles, and tank rinse systems.…”

Section: Engineering Controlsmentioning

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Utilizing urinary biomarkers in Egyptian adolescent applicators and non-applicators to characterize pesticide exposure to λ-cyhalothrin, α-cypermethrin, chlorpyrifos and profenofos applied on cotton crops over time

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Use of Engineering Controls and Personal Protective Equipment by Certified Pesticide Applicators

Cited by 13 publications

References 31 publications

Dermal Exposure Associated with Occupational End Use of Pesticides and the Role of Protective Measures

Dermal Exposure Associated with Occupational End Use of Pesticides and the Role of Protective Measures

Particulate Matter Exposure in Agriculture

Utilizing urinary biomarkers in Egyptian adolescent applicators and non-applicators to characterize pesticide exposure to λ-cyhalothrin, α-cypermethrin, chlorpyrifos and profenofos applied on cotton crops over time

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