ON THE ISSUE OF DEVELOPING SPECIAL CLOTHING TO PROTECT AGAINST PESTICIDES USED IN AGRICULTURE
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Keywords: Agricultural pesticides, protective clothing, health risks, discomfort, ease of use, literature review, safety measures. As agricultural practices have intensified, the use of pesticides has become commonplace. Although protective clothing is crucial to protect workers from environmental exposure, the purpose of this article is to shed light on the disadvantages associated with such specialized clothing. The discussion covers health risks, discomfort, and practicality issues, emphasizing the need for a balanced approach to safety and comfort.Abstract
Abstract: This article examines the disadvantages associated with specialized protective clothing designed to protect people from the harmful effects of agricultural pesticides. Based on a comprehensive analysis of the literature, the study examines the potential health risks, discomfort and practicality issues associated with these clothes. The Methods section describes the parameters taken into account in the analysis, while the Results section presents the results of various studies. The Discussion section examines the consequences of these shortcomings, leading to concluding observations and recommendations for improving security measures.
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