Risk Factors for Chronic and Acute Pesticide Poisoning among Waged and Licensed Farm Workers in Rural Trinidad and Tobago

Authors

  • Priscilla De Verteuil The University of the West Indies
  • Wendy-Ann Patrice Isaac The University of The West Indies

Abstract

Agricultural pesticide applicator’s work ranks high amongst the most hazardous occupations as it relates to workplace illnesses. Yet, little is done to protect this vulnerable occupational group who are routinely exposed to highly toxic pesticides in the fields where they work in Trinidad. This study seeks to identify and assess the behaviours and common practices of waged pesticide applicator farm workers, which put them or their family members at risk of becoming acutely or chronically poisoned. In this paper, both descriptive and inferential analyses were performed on the results from 97 verbally administered questionnaires. The results showed the various risky practices that farm workers are regularly engaged in that increases their likelihood of suffering from illnesses that are related to acute and chronic pesticide poisoning and highlights the need for more emphasis on training in occupational health and safety in pesticide use in Trinidad and Tobago. Keywords: risk factors; pesticide poisoning; farm workers ---------------------------------------------------------- Cet article examine les regroupements alimentaires qui contribuent au développement du tourisme dans une perspective de créativité économique. Un cadre conceptuel est proposé pour mettre l'accent sur quatre facteurs interdépendants et quatre facilitateurs qui soutiennent la formation et le fonctionnement de regroupements alimentaires créatifs. Le cadre conceptuel et son application à l'étude de cas Stradtford, sur site, met en avant les ressources nécessaires ainsi que les processus de stratégies de marque en place requis pour le développement des regroupements alimentaires. L'accent est sur l'importance du partenariat entre les secteurs publics et privés ainsi que sur un fort leadership dans la facilitation de la collaboration et de la communication des parties prenantes. Le cadre conceptuel introduit est conçu pour servir de guide pour ceux intéressés dans la poursuite d'un tourisme culinaire-axé sur la stratégie économique créative.

Author Biographies

Priscilla De Verteuil, The University of the West Indies

Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology

Wendy-Ann Patrice Isaac, The University of The West Indies

Department of Food Production, Faculty of Food and Agriculture

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Published

2017-03-24