Participatory Education with Farmworkers in Pesticide Safety

  • Arcury, Thomas;
  • Quandt, Sara;
  • Colin, Austin;
  • Saavedra, Rosa;
  • Rao, Pamela;
  • Cabrera, Luis
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Facts:
  • There are many different kinds of immediate effects from being poisoned with agricultural chemicals.

    Symptoms of Agricultural Chemical Poisoning:

    • Skin rashes
    • Irritation of nose, throat, or eyes
    • Dizziness, nausea, throwing up
    • Headaches
    • Muscle cramps
    • Difficulty breathing, chest pain
    • Sweating more than usual
    • Drooling
    • Very small pupils in eyes
    • Blurred vision

    • Working in tobacco can also cause many of these same symptoms (stomach cramps, difficulty breathing, nausea, vomiting, and dizziness). Make sure you tell a doctor if you think you were exposed to agricultural chemicals!
    • Becoming dehydrated can also cause shortness of breath, disorientation, and fainting.

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