Main Title |
Safety Problems Related to Exposure of Workers in Pesticide Formulation Plants. |
Author |
Wolfe., Homer R. ;
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CORP Author |
Environmental Protection Agency, Chamblee, Ga. Office of Pesticides Programs. |
Year Published |
1972 |
Stock Number |
PB-276 873 |
Additional Subjects |
Pesticides ;
Industrial medicine ;
Hazardous materials ;
Industrial hygiene ;
Accident prevention ;
Exposure ;
Education ;
Industrial plants ;
Industrial atmospheres ;
Ventilation ;
Protective clothing ;
Hygiene ;
Measurement ;
Reprints ;
Toxic substances ;
Solid waste disposal ;
Occupational safety and health ;
Environmental health
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
NTIS |
PB-276 873 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
8p |
Abstract |
Workers in pesticide formulation plants are often exposed to relatively high levels of pesticide compounds. Since most chemical pesticides have at least some degree of toxidity to man, it is important that all workers, as well as management, be aware of any potential hazard that may accompany exposure to such compounds. Experience has shown that if proper precautionary measures are observed, workers can safely handle even the more toxic compounds. Although pesticides cause illnesses and even deaths each year, many of these cases are a result of carelessness or accident. Proper education as well as close supervision of workers may prevent some accidents and greatly reduce the number of illnesses resulting from carelessness. The main purpose of this chapter is to discuss some of the problems related to exposure of workers in formulation plants, to indicate various ways that unnecessary exposure to pesticides may occur and to point out certain precautions to prevent such exposure. |
Supplementary Notes |
Pub. in Industrial Production and Formulation of Pesticides in Developing Countries, v1 p137-144 1972. |
Availability Notes |
Included in the report, Journal Articles on Worker Exposure. Group 1, PB-276 868. |
Title Annotations |
Reprint: Safety Problems Related to Exposure of Workers in Pesticide Formulation Plants, |
PUB Date Free Form |
1972 |
Category Codes |
6J; 6T; 57U; 57Y; 94D; 68G; 68E |
NTIS Prices |
(Order as PB-276 868, MF A01) |
Primary Description |
500/01 |
Document Type |
NT |
Cataloging Source |
NTIS/MT |
Control Number |
323732350 |
Origin |
NTIS |
Type |
CAT |