Dermal and Inhalation Exposure of Workers during Control of Oak Processionary Moth (OPM) by Spray Applications
Roitzsch M, Schäferhenrich A, Baumgaertel A, Ludwig-Fischer K, Hebisch R, Göen T (2019)
Publication Type: Journal article
Publication year: 2019
Journal
Book Volume: 63
Pages Range: 294-304
Journal Issue: 3
Abstract
Background The caterpillars of the oak processionary moth (OPM) form stinging hairs, which release an irritant poison. They cause skin and eye irritation and sometimes even breathing difficulties and allergic reactions. OPM is mainly controlled by spraying insecticides. Insecticides applied for protection of human health must be authorized under the Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR) (EU) No 528/2012. In order to assess safety of professional use, which is a key requirement for the authorization, a risk assessment based on exposure estimation has to be performed. However, no exposure data specific for OPM control was available until now. Existing models for agricultural spray applications such as Agricultural Operator Exposure Model cover different spray patterns and equipment and were therefore considered too unreliable for assessment of OPM control.
Authors with CRIS profile
Anja Schäferhenrich
Lehrstuhl für Arbeits-, Sozial- und Umweltmedizin
Thomas Göen
Lehrstuhl für Arbeits-, Sozial- und Umweltmedizin
Involved external institutions
Germany (DE)How to cite
APA:
Roitzsch, M., Schäferhenrich, A., Baumgaertel, A., Ludwig-Fischer, K., Hebisch, R., & Göen, T. (2019). Dermal and Inhalation Exposure of Workers during Control of Oak Processionary Moth (OPM) by Spray Applications. Annals of Work Exposures and Health, 63(3), 294-304. https://doi.org/10.1093/annweh/wxy108
MLA:
Roitzsch, Michael, et al. "Dermal and Inhalation Exposure of Workers during Control of Oak Processionary Moth (OPM) by Spray Applications." Annals of Work Exposures and Health 63.3 (2019): 294-304.
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