Download or read book Occupational Hazards of Pesticide Use written by Graham J. Turnbull and published by Taylor & Francis Group. This book was released on 1985 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.