. Agri-news. Agriculture. March 15,1993 2 frequent positive changes we found in the 1992 survey," she says, "a 15 per cent increase in that practice after farmers took the ; Some of the other positive changes were more farmers protecting their hands while cleaning sprayer nozzles (up 16 per cent), not entering farm vehicles while wearing pesticide-soiled clothing (11 per cent less) and not eating, drinking or smoking while wearing contaminated clothing (a nine per cent decrease). "Another good change we've seen is applicators taking off their pesticide soiled clothin
. Agri-news. Agriculture. March 15,1993 2 frequent positive changes we found in the 1992 survey," she says, "a 15 per cent increase in that practice after farmers took the ; Some of the other positive changes were more farmers protecting their hands while cleaning sprayer nozzles (up 16 per cent), not entering farm vehicles while wearing pesticide-soiled clothing (11 per cent less) and not eating, drinking or smoking while wearing contaminated clothing (a nine per cent decrease). "Another good change we've seen is applicators taking off their pesticide soiled clothing before they enter the house, and if the clothing isn't washed immediately it's bagged and kept away from the regular laundry," she says. "There's also more care taken when farmers are working with granular chemicals. They are checking pockets and cuffs outside the house for any traces of the chemical and then removing them," she adds. Laundering practices have also changed significantly. "One of the most notable things is that 27 per cent of applicators were doing the laundering themselves," notes Eggertson. The most frequent positive changes in the survey were increases in washing pesticide soiled clothing immediately (nine per cent), washing protective clothing separate from regular wash (12 per cent) and storing clothes separately before washing (11 per cent). 'The survey results not only were valuable in showing how safety practices are changing, but also in pointing out the areas where more awareness and further education are needed," Eggertson says. For more information on the Farmer Pesticide Certificate Program or other protective clothing and equipment safety information, contact your local Alberta Agriculture district office. Contact: Bertha Eggertson 427-2412 Cab charcoal filter use on the rise More Alberta farmers are using basic and extra protective clothing and equipment when handling and using pesticides, and part of that extra pro
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