Abstract |
The report presents papers concerning safety and hygiene in the pesticide industry. Topics include: Effects of different kinds of pesticide exposures on man as determined through laboratory testing; protection of individuals who mix or apply pesticides in the field; protective clothing, goggles, gloves and foot coverings-their value during handling and use of pesticides; effectiveness of respirators and similar gear for protection against inhaling pesticides; ventilation and dust control systems to protect workers in enclosed areas; innovations in pesticide application equipment that protect workers from exposure to pesticides; and where protective clothing and safety equipment must be available; occupational health and safety standards that apply to pesticide exposure situations, regulations governing hazardous chemicals in loading and transportation operations, rules for workers in warehouses, attitudes and practices of pesticide applicators; pesticide worker accidents; acceptance of safety programs; and concern of the Federal Government. Eight recommendations for Federal interdepartmental action were made by the Safety Panel. |