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Table 6 Use of protective measures during pesticides application

From: Health risk factors associated with pesticide use by watermelon farmers in Central region, Ghana

Protective Gears

Yes

Percentage

No

Percentage

Gloves

80

26.7

220

73.4

Goggles

44

14.7

256

85.3

Something on the head

154

51.3

146

48.7

Special boots

188

62.7

112

37.3

Oral/nose masks

64

21.3

236

78.7

Coverall

90

30.0

210

70.0