4 Routes of Exposure Dermal any covered or uncovered skin Skin Eyes-direct splash or contact with hands Eyes Inhalation carried in Nose with air Mouth Oral -taken into mouth or on lips
4 Routes of Exposure 4 Routes of Exposure Dermal - any covered any covered or uncovered skin or uncovered skin Eyes – direct splash direct splash or contact with hands or contact with hands Inhalation Inhalation – carried in carried in with air with air Oral – taken into taken into mouth or on lips mouth or on lips Eyes Nose Mouth Skin
Dermal Exposure 97%of all pesticide exposures are dermal The most common route is through the hands and forearms
Dermal Exposure Dermal Exposure 97% of all pesticide exposures are 97% of all pesticide exposures are dermal The most common route The most common route is through the is through the hands and forearms hands and forearms
Dermal Exposure Parts of the body absorb pesticides at different rates Area Rate forehead 4.2 forearm 1.0 abdomen 2.1 palm 1.3 scrotum 11.8 ball of foot 1.8 *Absorption rate compared to forearm(1.0)
Dermal Exposure Dermal Exposure Parts of the body absorb pesticides at Parts of the body absorb pesticides at different rates different rates Area Rate * forehead 4.2 forearm 1.0 abdomen 2.1 palm 1.3 scrotum 11.8 ball of foot 1.8 *Absorption rate compared to forearm (1.0)
Dermal Exposure ■ Formulations vary in their ability to be absorbed through the skin. Emulsifiable concentrates are more readily absorbed than other formulations -All formulations can be absorbed in clothing, thereby becoming a path to skin exposure
Dermal Exposure Dermal Exposure Formulations vary in their ability to be absorbed through the skin. Emulsifiable concentrates are more readily absorbed than other formulations All formulations can be All formulations absorbed in clothing, thereby becoming a path to skin exposure
First Aid Measures ■ Rinse exposed area immediately with water Remove contaminated clothing ·Wash with plenty of soap and water Check product label
First Aid Measures First Aid Measures Rinse exposed area Rinse exposed area immediately with water immediately with water Remove contaminated Remove contaminated clothing clothing Wash with plenty of Wash with plenty of soap and water soap and water Check product label Check product label