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Exposure assessment for individuals occupationally exposed to pesticides is an essential component of the risk assessment process for a pesticide. One common approach for estimating occupational and bystander exposure involves exposure studies with individuals handling and applying pesticides under actual use conditions. There are a number of scenarios under which pesticides are used. Broadly, they can be divided into areas of agricultural, forestry, industrial/commercial, and domestic use. The more common outdoor scenarios include use in agriculture, forestry, rights of way and golf courses, whereas common indoor uses include greenhouses, offices, homes, and restaurants.
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Curry, P., Iyengar, S. (1992). Comparison of Exposure Assessment Guidelines for Pesticides. In: Ware, G.W. (eds) Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, vol 129. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4684-7106-9_6
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