Synthetic pesticides can be detrimental to the health of humans, particularly when handled inappropriately, which is often the case in developing countries. We investigate to what extent using personal protective equipment (PPE) during pesticide application can mitigate the detrimental health...

Synthetic pesticides can be detrimental to the health of humans, particularly when handled inappropriately, which is often the case in developing countries. We investigate to what extent using personal protective equipment (PPE) during pesticide application can mitigate the detrimental health...

Provides guidance on the protection of workers in small-scale surface (open-pit) mines from safety and health hazards.

Provides guidance on the protection of workers in small-scale surface (open-pit) mines from safety and health hazards.

Provides guidance on the protection of workers in small-scale surface (open-pit) mines from safety and health hazards.

Contains two case studies which examine the occupational safety and health issues associated with remote work. The first study covers the petroleum and mining industries, and focuses on the increasing use of long-distance commuting.