3.9 Training on the Use of PPE
Detailed responses of respondents on as to
whether the individual were properly trained on
the use of personal protective equipment were
captured in Table 3. It indicated that 91% (SA &
A) of them had been trained on how to use PPE
properly. This revelation by the respondents
regarding the use of PPE is a confirmation of
their awareness of safety issues on agrochemical
usage. The respondents attested to the use of
recommended PPE during mixing and
application of agrochemicals. This acclamation
has a great positive implication for the health and
wellbeing of the farmers. This may lead to the
reduction in agrochemical ingestion, absorption,
inhalation and intoxication. This result could be
attributed to the farmers having a regular contact
with extension agents and also training on the
use of PPE. The finding is underscored by [13],
who reported that inadequate extension services
and limited resources also contributed to the
regular and widespread incidence of poisoning
and misuse of pesticides. However, only 9% (N &
SD) of the respondents were not trained on the
usage of PPE. This means that quite a large
number of respondents went through training
properly on how to use personal protective