Personal protection accessories (PPA) as a primary health safety measures in pesticide use
2008
Aslam, M. (University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (Pakistan). Dept. of Agricultural Extension) | Kanwal, S. (University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (Pakistan). Dept. of Math and Stat) | Ali, T. (University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (Pakistan). Dept. of Agricultural Extension) | Akhtar, A. (University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (Pakistan). Dept. of Agricultural Extension) | Zafar, M.I. (University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (Pakistan). Dept. of Rural Sociology)
Fruit growers from three districts of the Punjab took part in this study whereas their knowledge, attitude, skill and practices were evaluated regarding the use of pesticides. The hygiene and sanitation practices of the respondent were also related with proper use of PPA during pesticide spray which needs attitudinal changes along with the provision of better facilities and infrastructure. Demographic features of the fruit growers were evaluated regarding their age, qualification, marital status, source of income, smoking habits, farming size, fruit production and pesticide spraying experience. The ordinal regression model determined the significant relation among the qualification, spraying experience and land holding size with their level of knowledge and skill of using personal protection accessories (PPA). It is recommended that pesticide safety education and better skill be given to pesticide sprayers for the appropriate use of PPA.
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