Author : Donald J. Ecobichon
Release : 2020-08-12
Genre : Science
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 966/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Occupational Hazards Of Pesticide Exposure by : Donald J. Ecobichon
Download or read book Occupational Hazards Of Pesticide Exposure written by Donald J. Ecobichon. This book was released on 2020-08-12. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With three million intoxications a year, global concern about occupational exposure to pesticides makes it crucial that occupational health professionals be able monitor pesticide exposure. With a useful analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of classic and modern techniques, Occupational Hazards of Pesticide Exposure permits professionals to undertake these tasks with techniques best suited to a given situation. Includes descriptions and examples of how to: o Quantify aerial drift of pesticide sprays o Determine on-target/off-target loss of pesticide o Measure disposition of pesticides on surfaces o Detect translocation of residues for air and surfaces to skin o Measure absorption through the skin o Quantify residues or metabolites in biological fluids o Determine the extent of neurological impairment