Contact Effects Skin irritation (dermatitis): itching,redness,rashes, blisters,burns Eyes:swelling,stinging,burning Nose,mouth,throat irritation Typical of herbicides,fungicides and other products Contact injury to the skin is the most common form of pesticide poisoning!
Contact Effects ❖ Skin irritation (dermatitis): itching, redness, rashes, blisters, burns ❖ Eyes: swelling, stinging, burning ❖ Nose, mouth, throat irritation ❖ Typical of herbicides, fungicides and other products Contact injury to the skin is the most common form of pesticide poisoning!
Systemic Effects From pesticides that target animals *Insecticides:nervous system *Rodenticides:circulatory system Insecticide symptoms:nausea,vomiting, diarrhea,headache,dizziness,weakness, excessive sweating,tearing,chills,thirst, chest pain,breathing difficulty,body aches cramps
Systemic Effects ❖ From pesticides that target animals ❖Insecticides: nervous system ❖Rodenticides: circulatory system ❖ Insecticide symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, dizziness, weakness, excessive sweating, tearing, chills, thirst, chest pain, breathing difficulty, body aches & cramps
Allergic Effects Contact or Systemic Dermatitis,blisters,hives Life-threatening shock Red or itchy eyes Respiratory discomfort, asthma
Allergic Effects ❖ Contact or Systemic ❖ Dermatitis, blisters, hives ❖ Life-threatening shock ❖ Red or itchy eyes ❖ Respiratory discomfort, asthma
Routes of Entry:Skin (Dermal) 97%of all body exposure during spraying is by skin contact!
Routes of Entry: Skin (Dermal) 97% of all body exposure during spraying is by skin contact!
Different parts of the body vary in their ability to absorb pesticides. Scalp 32% -Forehead 36% Ear Canal 40% Armpit 64% Forearm 9% Abdomen 18% Palm 12% Back of Hand 21% Genital Area 100% Percent Dose Absorbed Ball of Foot 13% Chemical -parathion Maibach 1974
Different parts of the body vary in their ability to absorb pesticides. Forehead 36% Back of Hand 21% Scalp 32% Forearm 9% Ear Canal 40% Palm 12% Ball of Foot 13% Abdomen 18% Genital Area 100% Percent Dose Absorbed Chemical -parathion Maibach 1974 Armpit 64%