Scientists from USA and BR are studying the safety of PPE

Scientist Anugra Shah from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (USA) is working with Hamilton Ramos from the IAC-QBIA project to improve the safety of agricultural protective clothing (PPE) on small rural properties. As part of preparations for the International Agricultural Protective Clothing Federation’s global meeting in Brazil next year, they are analyzing a selection of raw materials that could improve the safety of this PPE around the world.

The IAC-Quepia project, the result of a partnership between the Agronomic Institute (IAC) of the Engineering and Automation Center (CEA) and the private sector in Jundia, has become a reference in the development of quality assessment and certification methods. Personal Protection (PPE) for Agriculture in Brazil. They issue the IAC-Quepia seal, recognizing manufacturers who commit to continuous product improvement. The project collaborates with an American university to reduce the exposure of pesticide users to active ingredients, with the aim of benefiting all agricultural countries. This includes developing new recommendations for PPE made of cotton and polyester.

“The aim of the work of the American University is to contribute to a very low level of exposure to the active ingredients of these products for those who use pesticides in all agricultural countries”, highlights Hamilton Ramos. “This work includes the development of new recommendations for manufacturing PPE based on cotton and polyester,” he added.