Dermal Route of Work-Related Exposure to Pesticides May 15, 2013

You are invited to our webinar May 15, 2013 (1:00-3:00 ET)

Dermal Route of Work-Related Exposure to Pesticides

Studies have shown that the skin is an important route of exposure to pesticides. However, there is a general lack of understanding and appreciation for the skin’s ability to absorb pesticides by those who handle pesticides on the job, those who work in fields treated with pesticides, and by family members who may be exposed peripherally to pesticides. Factors that affect the rate and extent of pesticide absorption across skin (such as variations in active ingredients, formulations, pesticide handler characteristics, region of the body exposed, and type of exposure) will be discussed. Variations in work practices and handling tasks that are more likely to result in skin exposure will be discussed. Finally, PPE and work-related practices that limit skin exposure to pesticides will also be discussed. Participants in this seminar will gain a better understanding of skin as a route of exposure as well as in the best PPE and other work-related practices for reducing skin exposure.

  • Ronald Baynes, DVM, PhD, North Carolina State University
  • Kit Galvin, MS, Pacific Northwest Agricultural Safety and Health (PNASH) Center, University of Washington
  • Kim Faulkner, PhD, MPH, Epidemiologist, NIOSH Personal Protective Technology Laboratory
  • Matthew Lloyd, BS, MS, Certified Industrial Hygienist, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
  • Ann Rivers, MSPH, CIH, CSP, Industrial Hygienist, United States Department of Agriculture
  • Shalu Shelat, BS, MS, Industrial Hygienist, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

How to register and participate?

1. Link to register: https://www.livemeeting.com/lrs/1100003614/Registration.aspx?pageName=lx5wbfv03vl92kzj

[Note: When sharing a connection among colleagues within an office (preferred), only one person needs to register]

2. In a confirmation email and/or on your Microsoft Outlook calendar appointment for the seminar– click on “Join the Meeting”, and call toll-free 1-888-396-4793, using the passcode: 22268412.

*Free recordings are accessible online for one-year. See below…

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MAY MEETING NOTICE – 2013

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Date: Thursday, May 9, 2013
Place: Cape Coastal Nursery, South Dennis (map)
Time: 5:30 – 7:00 P.M.
Speaker: Julie Esteves
Topic: Color Schemes in the garden

 

Please RSVP by Tuesday May 7th so we can plan accordingly.

Julia is a certified landscape designer holding a certificate in Landscape Design from Boston Architectural College and Landscape Institute at Harvard University.  She has owned Juliagarden on Cape Cod with her husband Arthur for the last 12 years.  Julia will discuss how to use planting design principles and different types of plants for summer color.

She will have a Power Point presentation and will allow ample time for questions following her talk.  CCLA will provide appetizers to our attendees.

Please RSVP by Tuesday May 7th so we can plan accordingly.

  MCLP credits available

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Bill H.2879

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An Act relative to landscape sprinkler systems

By Mr. Schmid of Westport, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2879) of Paul A. Schmid, III and others for legislation to require landscape sprinkler systems to be constructed with automatic shutoff valves with rain sensor devices. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

Sponsors: Paul A. Schmid, III
Status: Referred to Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight

Current Bill Text:
SECTION 1.  Notwithstanding any general or special law, rule or regulation to the contrary, the state board of building regulations and standards shall amend the state building code to include rain sensor devices for newly installed or renovated residential outdoor landscape sprinkler systems.  The board shall promulgate rules and regulations for the installation of sprinkler systems and the rain sensor device to override and suspend the operation of the system during periods of rainfall and shall specify the amount of rainfall required to activate a rain sensor.

Actions for Bill H.2879
Date Branch Action
1/22/2013 House Referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight
1/22/2013 Senate Senate concurred

Download Bill H.2879 PDF

* Was HB 1747 in the 2011-2012 session

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