Pesticide Hazards First Aid.ppt

Pesticide Hazardsand First Aid Chapter 5 National Pesticide Applicator Certification Core Manual Pesticide Hazards First Aid This module will help you: Know the different types of effects pesticides can have on your health Understand signal words Know the routes of exposure Recognize symptoms of exposure Know when and how to give first aid Pesticides and Humans Insects, rodents, and humans have similar nervous, circulatory, and respiratory systems, so pesticides can affect people too! Health effects - short- or long-term Physical and chemical risks - explosive or combustible HAZARD Toxicity x Exposure Hazard Higher toxicity greater hazard Lower toxicity less hazard Higher exposure greater hazard Lower exposure less hazard Hazards Increase… when mixing and loading the concentrate with a very high single exposure after many exposures over time Reduce Hazards!! By using least toxic pesticides Wearing personal protective equipment Attitude Makes a Difference Read and follow the label carefully Be aware of the people and the environment in and around treated areas Poisoning Effects Contact Systemic Allergic Contact Effects Skin irritation dermatitis : itching, redness, rashes, blisters, burns Eyes: swelling, stinging, burning Nose, mouth, throat irritation Typical of herbicides, fungicides and other products Systemic Effects From pesticides that target animals Insecticides: nervous system Rodenticides: circulatory system Insecticide symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, dizziness, weakness, excessive sweating, tearing, chills, thirst, chest pain, breathing difficulty, body aches cramps Allergic Effects Contact or Systemic Dermatitis, blisters, hives Life-threatening shock Red or itchy eyes Respiratory discomfort, asthma Routes of Entry: Skin Dermal Different parts of the body vary in their ability to absorb pesticides. Greater dermal absorption Warm, moist areas: groin, armpits, head, neck Cuts, abrasions, and rashes Pesticide fo