Organophosphorus pesticide exposure in agriculture: Effects of temperature, ultraviolet light and abrasion on PVC gloves

Ismaniza Ismail, Sharyn Gaskin, Dino Pisaniello, John W. Edwards

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Abstract

Elbow length PVC gloves are often recommended for protection against organophosphorus pesticide (OP) exposure in agriculture. However, performance may be reduced due to high temperature, UV exposure and abrasion. We sought to assess these impacts for two OPs under normal use and reasonable worst-case scenarios. Glove permeation tests were conducted using ASTM cells with two PVC glove brands at 23°C and 45°C for up to 8 h. Technical grade dichlorvos and formulated diazinon were used undiluted and at application strength. Breakthough of undiluted dichlorvos occurred at both 23°C and 45°C, but only at 45°C for application strength. Breakthrough of diazinon was not achieved, except when undiluted at 45°C. UV-exposed and abraded gloves showed reduced performance, with the effect being approximately two-fold for dichlorvos. Only small differences were noted between glove brands. Extra precautions should be taken when handling concentrated OPs at high temperature, or when using abraded or sunlight-exposed gloves.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)166-170
Number of pages5
JournalIndustrial Health
Volume56
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2018

Keywords

  • Abrasion
  • Glove permeation
  • Organophosphorus pesticides
  • Temperature
  • UV

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