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- pesticides vary in their levels of toxicity
- once a pesticide is removed from the container exposure can occur
- the level of risk depends on the level of toxicity and exposure
- pesticide poisoning can occur when:
- workers enter fields too soon after the application of the pesticide
- clothes become contaminated
- equipment becomes contaminated and comes in contact with the skin
- individuals are not properly protected
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Understanding the