ProHuma Institute of Scientific Studies was created with the main objective to develop a generic pesticide handler exposure database based on representative data of Brazilian Agriculture scenarios in order to support operator risk assessment implementation in the country.  The final database can be composed of existing generic exposure data for mixing, loading and application activities that are representative, and/or along with new data from local studies (Brazil). During the process gaps of scenarios will be identified and the necessity to carry out some local studies will be evaluated in order to complete exposure data of interest. In that way the final database with exposure values will cover the most representative agriculture scenarios in the country.  Several additional activities have been developed by PROHUMA , to support implementation of operator risk assessment. A recent study promoted by PROHUMA and supported by the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture was developed and brings valuable information on the most common types of application, with a mapping of the Brazilian agricultural scenario. ProHuma counted on the market research of two recognized companies in the segment. One company obtained and statistically treated information on the use of agrochemicals and its main application modalities in the main agricultural crops of Brazil during 2014/15, 2015/16 and 2016/17 seasons. In addition, another company sought through competitive intelligence tools to estimate and scale the application of agrochemicals in other cultures for which there is no market research data or equivalent sources for the project objective.  The results bring together in a single unpublished document consistent and current information on the agrochemicals application scenario in the most diverse cultures.  Finally ProHuma creates tools, fosters scientific technical discussions and elaborates activities directly related to risk assessment.  The knowledge generated by the whole process will enable the development of a science based operator risk assessment that reflects Brazilian agriculture. Also, the deeper understanding of the current agricultural practices will allow the revision and improvement of risk management measures currently in place.

Survey of the Brazilian agricultural scenarios to support the development of the database of occupational exposure in Brazil

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