From: DCHAS Membership Chair <membership**At_Symbol_Here**DCHAS.ORG>
Subject: Fwd: [DCHAS-L] News About Research // Pesticides & slips and falls
Date: Tue, 21 Jan 2020 08:07:25 -0500
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Demystify:
The first article below discusses practical aspects of PPE use in chemical exposure scenarios. It's a different sector from the academic labs, but may have some useful ideas related to this issue in the lab setting.
- Ralph
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News About Research
January 21, 2020
Apple Growers' Skin Exposure to Pesticides
This study describes apple growers' skin exposure while performing their main tasks related to mixing and spraying pesticides and their use of protective clothing. The researchers conducted a detailed analysis of exposure situations and factors that facilitate or interfere with the wearing of protective clothing.
How to Choose Slip-Resistant Occupational Footwear?
This document sets out the steps to take in selecting footwear that provides good grip as well as adequate protection against other hazards. It also includes a number of resources to learn more and to determine the type of footwear best adapted to the demands of your workplace.
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