Segurança e saúde no manuseio de fitossanitários

Abstract

In view of the vast use of phytosanitary products for a better harvest, it is necessary to have knowledge about their use and consumption, considering the impacts they may generate on the health of consumers and people who work directly with these products. This article contributes with issues related to information and public policies for the sector, enabling an understanding of the subject, since it is essential that people are aware of the correct way to use phytosanitary products, so that they do not harm their health and enhance the emergence of of pathologies. Despite being a complex, controversial and conflicting topic, it is essential to be discussed, mainly because Brazil has had a high position in the use of agricultural pesticides, classified as one of the largest consumers of pesticides in the world.