The Development and Evaluation of Protective Apparel for Pesticide Applicators

Orlando, Jacquelyn; Branson, Donna; Henry, Maureen Sweeney

doi:10.1016/s0166-1116(08)71038-0

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“…Yet some may wear more than the minimum protective gear that might be expected with Category IV pesticides. For this reason, more comfortable designs and materials are sought (Norton and Drake, 1985;Orlando et al, 1980Orlando et al, , 1981Russell, 1981). Though this may indicate confusion about the needed level of protection, it might imply a general precautionary stance by some with regard to pesticides.…”

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Clothing and Personal Equipment Used by Fruit Growers and Workers When Handling Pesticides

Keeble

Norton

Drake

1987

Clothing and Textiles Research Journal

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A 24060. AbstractFruit growers and workers were surveyed to determine the types of protective clothing and equipment they would wear while mixing and applying Parathion and Captan; their knowledge of pesticide hazard; and the relationships between knowledge of hazard, demographic data, and clothing and equipment choices. The data indicate that the growers and workers often do not wear recommended clothing and equipment when handling pesticides. The majority of the sample would normally wear work shirts and pants for mixing and spraying either pesticide. Nearly 50 percent of the respondents would wear waterproof gloves and respirators when handling Parathion. A statistically significant relationship was found between respondents' knowledge of the relative hazard of Parathion and the use of protective clothing. Growers and workers rating Parathion as "very hazardous" would use more protective clothing and equipment than would those giving Parathion a lower rating. The results suggest that agencies with major responsibilities for training and advising growers and workers on pesticide safety should give greater emphasis to the protective gear needed for pesticides with varying toxicities.

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Section: Resultsmentioning

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Clothing and Personal Equipment Used by Fruit Growers and Workers When Handling Pesticides

Keeble

Norton

Drake

1987

Clothing and Textiles Research Journal

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“…The results of the multivariate analysis of variance have been presented elsewhere [9] and are summarized in this paper. Significant differences for fabric were found at the 0.0001 level.…”

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Thermal Response Associated with Prototype Pesticide Protective Clothing

Branson

DeJonge

Munson

1986

Textile Research Journal

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In an effort to develop protective clothing that offered improved heat dissipation characteristics to pesticide applicators, the thermal responses were collected from 54 male subjects wearing two prototypes and a typical clothing ensemble. The performance of three designs and three fabrics with known chemical protective characteristics was determined in a controlled laboratory, simulating a hot environment. Analysis of physiological and perceptual data revealed that one protective fabric offered a similar thermal comfort level as chambray, a fabric growers often wear for pesticide application, which is an ineffective barrier to pesticide penetration.

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“…Research in human nutrition and in other areas of home economics results in health and safety information relevant to household products and activities. Examples in areas other than nutrition include: the substantial body of work in clothing and textiles on flammability and on pesticide protective apparel (Orlando, Branson, and Henry, 1980); studies on food safety (Tabekhia and Luh, 1980;Peters, Sinwell, and Van Duyne, 1983); research on nonskid floors (Day, Bowen, and Hader, 1970), seat belts (Dardis, 1983), and indoor air pollution (Annis and LaCicero, 1981). The information provided may be used by policymakers and contribute to legislation or other policy; it might be used by business in making products; or it might be used by consumers in selecting products or taking precautions in product use.…”

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Evaluation of Research in Home Economics: Background and New Approaches

Norton

Wall

1984

Home Economics Research Journal

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This paper describes ways in which home economics research has been evaluated and suggests new theoretical approaches which may be applied in quantitative empirical analyses of benefits from home economics research. It includes dis cussion of evaluations of returns to agricultural research because these have set precedents and offer insights for assessments in other fields. Home economics research has been extensively analyzed, often with an orientation to goals, needs, and strategies for future research. Several studies have focused on past research in regard to personnel, funding, administration, publication productivity, and implications of patterns in published research reports. Literature on benefits from research is largely descriptive and nonquantitative. Quantitative assessments of benefits in relation to research investments have been recommended. The eco nomic theory of the household, including both neoclassic theory and the “new household economics,” provides a general framework for analysis. Three types of information output from home economics research have been identified: household efficiency information, product quality information, and health and safety information. New approaches for evaluating the research which supplies such information are suggested.

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The Development and Evaluation of Protective Apparel for Pesticide Applicators

Cited by 5 publications

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Clothing and Personal Equipment Used by Fruit Growers and Workers When Handling Pesticides

Clothing and Personal Equipment Used by Fruit Growers and Workers When Handling Pesticides

Thermal Response Associated with Prototype Pesticide Protective Clothing

Evaluation of Research in Home Economics: Background and New Approaches

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