농약 사용 작업에 적합한 위험성 평가 도구의 현장 적용 사례

Case Study on the Application of Risk Assessment Tools Suitable for Pesticide Use Tasks

Objectives: This study aimed to assess the risk of pesticide use for the purpose of deriving requirements of a risk assessment tool suitable for pesticide use tasks in actual agricultural workplaces. Methods: A risk assessment tool in the form of a checklist prepared in advance was used to investigate nine farms. The final risk level was categorized by adding up the scores given for each item. In addition, pesticide storage conditions were identified. Results: Most of the nine farms used slightly hazardous pesticides. Pesticides in mainly liquid and solid formulations were mixed for dilution. There was no leakage with the spraying equipment. The spraying type was mostly power spraying, and the distance between the farmer and the crop was 1-2 m. Farms with high risk levels (level 4) were mainly characterized by lack of wearing personal protective equipment. Conclusions: The risk assessment tool suitable for pesticide use tasks should be established by including all information used in ventilation, personal protective equipment, and related modeling techniques.