La influencia de la percepción del riesgo en la utilización de los equipos de protección individual contra los pesticidas

Abstract

The use of pesticides can cause considerable damage to human health. A number of efforts have been made to reduce occupational exposure, but it has not been sufficient. In relation to personal protective equipment, it has certain limitations, hence preventing a reliable protection. Non-use or misuse of this equipment can lead to negative consequences. The aim of this article is to explain the influence of risk perception on the behaviour of winegrowers to protect themselves against pesticides. The methodology is based on the analysis of the activity seeking to understand its work strategies. The results of our qualitative study with a sample of five winegrowers show that the training level, the experience and the beliefs can have an influence, positively or negatively, on risk perception.

Keywords

• behaviour
• risk perception
• beliefs;
• prevention