ISSN: 2782-893X
eISSN: 2799-0664
ISSN: 2782- 893X
The study delves into a survey on the practices of farmers in pesticide handling and the use of personal protective equipment as well as the role of women farmers in relation to pesticide and PPE use. Mixed methods employing quantitative and qualitative methods were used. Results revealed that a considerable number of respondents were very much aware of the proper handling of pesticides, the use of PPE, and its possible health effects and they know that the basic PPE has to be used by farmers while spraying their vegetables. Results further bared that almost all of the respondents have farms in the open fields, that they sprayed for an average of 4-6 hours per spraying schedule, sprayed twice a week, and mostly followed what was suggested on the label. The majority of the respondents followed the proper handling of pesticides, and the use of personal protective equipment except for an apron and goggles, and do know the possible health effects of pesticides on the farmers. They likewise followed the concentration of pesticide as recommended, and most of them mixed two or more pesticides. Respondents observed strictly hygienic practices. This study would be of vital importance for the need to develop prevention or mitigating programs to reduce risks posed by pesticides to agricultural workers and their families.