Knowledge about the safe use of pesticides by farmers from Central Northern Paraná State

Knowledge about the safe use of pesticides by farmers from Central Northern Paraná State

Pesticides are considered an important risk factor for human health and have been the subject of several studies, both for its toxicity and environmental degradation. This study aimed to diagnose the knowledge level of farmers from the Central Northern Paraná State on the safe pesticides use. For th...

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Main Authors: Janaína Zorzetti, Pedro Manuel Oliveira Janeiro Neves, Patricia Helena Santoro, Kelly Christiane Constanski
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Estadual de Londrina 2014-09-01
Series:Semina: Ciências Agrárias
Subjects:
Pesticides are considered an important risk factor for human health and have been the subject of several studies
both for its toxicity and environmental degradation. This study aimed to diagnose the knowledge level of farmers from the Central Northern Paraná State on the safe pesticides use. For this we used a questionnaire that addressed issues related to intoxication
use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and knowledge about inserts and labels. We interviewed 100 farmers affiliated to cooperatives in the region. After analyzing the responses
we observed that most farmers did an incomplete use of PPE in their daily activities
or did not use it
as it was found in all cases of poisoning. The terms used in the pesticides inserts and labels are not properly understood by farmers
contributing to increased problems in the safe handling of these products. The study concludes that it is necessary to have a process of training and guidance from regulators and the companies involved
as inputs companies
Poisoning; Occupational exposure; Inserts and pesticides labels
Online Access:http://www.uel.br/revistas/uel/index.php/semagrarias/editor/submission/16341

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