Branson, Donna (author), Nelson, Cherilyn (author), Olson, Wanda (author), Rucker, Margaret (author), Slocum, Ann (author), Stone, Janis (author), and Nelson: Apparel, Textiles & Interior Design, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND; Rucker: Division of Textiles and Clothing, University of California, Davis, CA; Olson: Department of Design, Housing and Apparel, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN; Branson: Department of Clothing, Textiles and Merchandising, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK; Slocum: Human Environment and Design, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI; Stone: Textiles and Clothing Department, Iowa State University, Ames, IA
Format:
Journal article
Publication Date:
1988
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 84 Document Number: C05369
AGRICOLA IND 89025670, A survey of farm families in five states was conducted to determine current attitudes and practices regarding the removal of pesticides from contaminated clothing. There was little evidence that respondents to this survey have been obtaining available information regarding the care of pesticide contaminated clothing. Even when the launderers did receive such information, many did not adopt the recommended procedures with the exception of storing and washing pesticide contaminated clothing separately and using hot or warm water for washing. Families in which the launderer was under 30 in age were least likely to obtain and use recommended care procedures. The relatively low rate of information requisition and use, especially among younger respondents, suggests a need for better information delivery systems as well as more compelling appeals regarding the importance of using the information once it has been received.
