Advances and Applications of Chemical Protective Clothing System in Agriculture

Abstract:

Agriculture plays a vital role in India’s economy. There are numerous problems faced by the workers of agricultural activities, particularly during the application of pesticides. Pesticide application is one of the significant hazardous farm activities which lead to numerous health problems. Pesticides include insecticides, bird repellents, fungicides, herbicides, rodenticides, miticides, and acaricides. Pesticides are linked to various chronic diseases like cancers, infertility, kidney failure, reproductive problems, and nervous disorders. To reduce the risk of sprayers towards pesticide poisoning, two designs of protective clothing were designed and developed for the pesticide applicators. The developed design I and II protective clothing kit were assessed for comfortability and acceptability. The results revealed that the Design II protective clothing kit for pesticide applicators was found to be highly comfortable and acceptable.