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Guía ilustrada para el uso seguro de pesticidas (An Illustrated Guide for the Safe Use of Pesticides)
AZavala, Melanie, and Javier Juarez
Oregon State University Extension Service and Oregon Department of Agriculture, 1994

Oregon State University Extension Service
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This 43-page Spanish booklet gives basic information about safe pesticide use. It discusses how to handle pesticides safely, how to use protective equipment correctly, how to clean yourself properly after using pesticides, and how to prevent accidents. It also tells what kind of protective equipment is appropriate and how to ask your employer for the proper items. It outlines steps to take, including where to call, in case of an accident. The writing is clear and easy-to-read, and there are lots of pictures.

KEYWORDS: Agricultural Laborers, Environmental Health, Men's Health, Occupational Health and Safety

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November 2000