Section outline

  • Understanding the toxic effects of pesticides and the regulatory review process is important in the context of pesticide use and response to adverse effects. This workshop provides an overview of the hazards of pesticides and the risk assessment process used by regulators, and the impact on vulnerable population groups, such as children.

    Learning Objectives:

    1. Describe the health effects of common pesticides
    2. Describe the ecological risk of pesticides
    3. Explore the health implications of agrochemicals to vulnerable populations
    4. Describe the current EPA position on the health effects of pesticides

    • Pesticides Evaluation Quiz
      Not available unless: The activity Finish video is marked complete
  • Not available unless: The activity Pesticides Evaluation is marked complete