Agriprotect 2: a comprehensive tool designed to protect those handling plant protection products in an agricultural setting

Following studies and research into the exposure of users of plant protection products and those around them to these pesticides (types of exposure, routes of exposure, risks posed by the equipment used, etc.), as well as on feedback regarding standard safety training courses, the Agriprotect 2 project has led to the development of a training and monitoring tool for farmers. The training module is described in detail, covering in particular the diagnostic analysis of the equipment used (tractors, sprayers, personal protective equipment), practical training workshops in which trainees play an active role, raising awareness amongst families, and the benefits of this type of teaching approach. The monitoring phase led to the creation of a practice observatory highlighting high-risk situations and revealing improvements or solutions implemented by farmers. All the programme’s results are available online on the Acta website.