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These posters are available at no cost to help train farmers; farmworkers; farmworker families; pesticide mixers, loaders and applicators; health providers; and other members of the agricultural community about pesticide health and safety issues. The posters can be used by farmers and non-governmental organisations or government departments working with farmers and farmworkers; in the area of workers’ rights and occupational health and safety; or in urban areas where domestic pesticide use is prevalent. The posters available here pertain to the safe use of agricultural and domestic pesticides.
Author(s): Andrea Rother, Leslie London and Eric Miller
Institution: University of Cape Town
Learning Objectives
The posters provide an overview of several themes related to pesticides health and safety, namely:
- How to store pesticides safely
- How to prevent exposure and poisoning among children
- What to do if someone becomes sick after spraying pesticides
- How to wear personal protective equipment (PPE)
- How to mix pesticides safely
- The main hazards of pesticides and how to prevent pesticide poisoning
- How to dispose of pesticide containers
- How to read pesticide labels
- Colour codes
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