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J de Cock1, D Heederik, H Kromhout

  • 1Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, University of Wageningen, The Netherlands.

American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal
|April 8, 1998
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Occupational pesticide exposure in Dutch fruit growers was assessed. Within-worker variability was high, emphasizing the need for repeated measurements to accurately estimate exposure for fruit growers and their families.

Area of Science:

  • Environmental Health
  • Occupational Health
  • Agricultural Science

Background:

  • Pesticide use in fruit cultivation poses occupational exposure risks.
  • Understanding exposure determinants is crucial for risk mitigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To characterize occupational pesticide exposure in Dutch fruit growers.
  • To assess determinants of exposure, including routes and variability.
  • To estimate total potential exposure for fruit growers and their families.

Main Methods:

  • Large-scale exposure surveys during pesticide application and reentry.
  • Measurement of inhalable dust exposure (personal monitor) and dermal exposure (skin pads, hand rinsing).
  • Assessment of dislodgeable foliar residue and contamination within homes.

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Main Results:

  • Significant differences in respiratory and dermal exposure across various tasks.
  • Within-worker variability exceeded between-worker variability for all measurements.
  • Dermal exposure variability was higher between different body locations than on the same location.
  • Family members showed varying exposure levels, with wives exposed less.

Conclusions:

  • Individual time spent on tasks significantly impacts total potential exposure.
  • Repeated measurements are essential for accurate individual exposure assessment due to high within-worker variability.
  • Task-specific exposure data and variability analysis inform targeted risk management strategies.