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EPA RELEASES MANUAL "RECOGNITION AND MANAGEMENT OF PESTICIDE POISONINGS"
Release Date: 04/22/99
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FOR RELEASE: THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 1999
EPA RELEASES MANUAL “RECOGNITION AND
MANAGEMENT OF PESTICIDE POISONINGS”
EPA is releasing the fifth edition of the manual “Recognition and Management of Pesticide Poisonings” which provides healthcare professionals with information on the health hazards of pesticides and recommendations for managing poisonings and injuries. This new updated manual contains current information on pesticides and what to do in case of a pesticide poisoning. The manual has been essential to health care professionals both nationally and internationally in diagnosing and treating pesticide poisoning incidences. The fifth edition introduces a new chapter on the importance of medical professionals conducting complete patient histories to help ensure proper diagnosis and treatment. Another new area explored in this edition is on disinfectants. The manual is available through the Office of Pesticide Programs’ Certification and Worker Protection Branch and will be accessible in May at: https://www.epa.gov/pesticides/safety/heathcare. A Spanish edition will be available this summer.
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