Agrotóxicos e seus riscos em estabelecimentos comerciais na cidade de Sousa-PB

Abstract

The current study aimed to recognize pesticides and their risks in commercial establishments in the city of SousaPB. A checklist was used to recognize the chemical risks caused by pesticides in commercial establishments, with emphasis on occupational hazards. With the aid of the FISPQ and the package leaflet, each pesticide was examined in terms of analyzes of the use, level of toxicity, adverse effects, as well ascontrol and safety measures.. The verification was done in 03 establishments whose experience varied from 05 to 20 years of experience in the area.. The sale of 27 types of pesticides, including insecticides or acaricides, herbicides and fungicides, has been identified. Sales are made based on the prescription of the professional agronomist who is the owner or partner of the enterprise. It was also verified that two companies do not collect or receive empty containers, but they have been helpful in providing technical assistance to rural producers who purchase pesticides. Therefore, as the absorption of the pesticides by the human body occurs through oral, dermal, inhalation and ocular routes, the combination between the engineering control measures and the correct use of the appropriate PPE is crucial.

Keywords

• pesticides. chemical hazards. worker’s health