Occupational Hazards of Pesticide Use


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Abstract: This book is a compendium of information written by a group of experts addressing all aspects of pesticide exposure. Topics covered are pesticide safety, measurement of occupational exposure to pesticides, exposure and health in developed and developing countries, regulations, trends and future needs. Tables present measurements of dermal and respiratory exposure to liquid or solid formulated pesticides while loading or diluting, while applying upward or downward directed spray or dust using tractor mounted equipment, while using knapsack sprayers or other hand-held equipment indoors or outdoors or during aerial pesticide application.




Occupational Hazards Of Pesticide Exposure


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With three million intoxications a year, global concern about occupational exposure to pesticides makes it crucial that occupational health professionals be able monitor pesticide exposure. With a useful analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of classic and modern techniques, Occupational Hazards of Pesticide Exposure permits professionals to undertake these tasks with techniques best suited to a given situation. Includes descriptions and examples of how to: o Quantify aerial drift of pesticide sprays o Determine on-target/off-target loss of pesticide o Measure disposition of pesticides on surfaces o Detect translocation of residues for air and surfaces to skin o Measure absorption through the skin o Quantify residues or metabolites in biological fluids o Determine the extent of neurological impairment







Occupational Hazards Of Pesticide Exposure


Book Description

With three million intoxications a year, global concern about occupational exposure to pesticides makes it crucial that occupational health professionals be able monitor pesticide exposure. With a useful analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of classic and modern techniques, Occupational Hazards of Pesticide Exposure permits professionals to undertake these tasks with techniques best suited to a given situation. Includes descriptions and examples of how to: o Quantify aerial drift of pesticide sprays o Determine on-target/off-target loss of pesticide o Measure disposition of pesticides on surfaces o Detect translocation of residues for air and surfaces to skin o Measure absorption through the skin o Quantify residues or metabolites in biological fluids o Determine the extent of neurological impairment




Occupational Health Hazards of Pesticides Use Among Egyptian Farmers


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Farming is a risky business. Farmers and farm families are dangerously exposed to a variety of agricultural pesticides on a daily basis. Many studies showed that third world countries have registered very high incidences of pesticide poisoning, and other pesticide-related health problems mainly due to improper handling, use, and methods of storage. More than 75 per cent of pesticides are applied directly, by hand or with the physical presence of farmers. In most cases, farmers are not given any proper training. Pesticides may not also carry instructions, particularly in the native language of the farmers, the situation is more serious in the case of farmers who are illiterates. Therefore, the aim of the study was to assess knowledge, attitudes and practices of farmers regarding pesticide and their associated self-reported toxicity symptoms at Shubramant village - Giza Governorate.this book will highlight the occupational hazards among Egyptian farmers




Public Health Impact of Pesticides Used in Agriculture


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Production and use of pesticides - Toxic effects of pesticides - Short and long-term health effects of pesticides : epidemiological data - Populations at risk - Public health impact - Prevention of pesticide poisoning.




Exposure and Risk Assessment of Pesticide Use in Agriculture


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Exposure and Risk Assessment of Pesticide Use in Agriculture: Approaches, Tools and Advances offers an overview of the different methods available in toxicology for pesticide exposure and risk assessment, ranging from the regulatory field, to in-field research studies. The book provides technical background on each method, describing known and grounded tools, new uses of tools and development prospects. This book is ideal for researchers in pesticide toxicology, exposure toxicology, toxicologic risk assessment, occupational hygiene and medicine, and pesticide toxicology as well as occupational health and industrial hygiene practitioners, regulatory experts of corporate and public bodies, and advanced students. Covers pesticide exposure and risk assessment, ranging from fundamentals to advanced theory Explains methods that are useful for both experts and non-experts Details the use of each method for exposure and risk assessment, also including links to additional resources and further reading







Occupational Exposure to Pesticides


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Handbook of Research on the Adverse Effects of Pesticide Pollution in Aquatic Ecosystems


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"This book provides readers with a better understanding of the consequences of pesticide use in different ecosystems and its implications on water bodies around the world. The potential risk to human health, extensive pollution to the environment, their accumulation potential in different trophic levels is a matter of great concern to researchers and is discussed"--