Fungicide Application Practices and Personal Protective Equipment Use among Orchard Farmers in the Agricultural Health Study.

This article discusses on the personal protective equipment use and fungicide application practices among orchard farmers in the agricultural health study. Seventy-four private orchard applicators participated in the Orchard Fungicide Exposure Study in 2002-2003. During 144 days of observation, information was obtained on chemicals applied and applicator mixing, personal protective, application, and hygiene practices. Air blast was the most frequent application method used and rubber gloves were the most frequently worn protective equipment.