# Occupational accidents involving pesticides notified by SINAN

## TL;DR

This study examines pesticide-related occupational accidents in Tocantins, Brazil, highlighting the public health impact and the need for better safety and reporting practices.

## Contribution

The paper provides insights into pesticide-related occupational accidents in Tocantins using SINAN data from 2012 to 2017.

## Key findings

- Pesticide poisoning is a significant public health issue, with 178 notifications involving glyphosate, 2,4-D, and mancozeb.
- Improper handling and storage of pesticides pose major risks to farmers.
- Underreporting and database eligibility issues hinder accurate assessment of pesticide-related accidents.

## Abstract

The present article analyzed the number of pesticide accidents registered in Tocantins.
In the case of occupational exposure to pesticides, the impact of pesticides on farmers
is particularly great during direct handling or improper storage. This paper aims,
through notifications of industrial accidents involving pesticides, to provide its
target audience with information on notifications of accidents.

To analyze notifications of occupational accidents with pesticides via SINAN in the
state of Tocantins, northern Brazil, from 2012 to 2017.

The research deals with an explanatory literature that provides greater familiarity
with the problem, making it clear or structured.

We can emphasize that pesticide poisoning is a serious public health problem. Among
notifications of this event, 178 involved three types of pesticides, accounting for
12.35% of pesticide notifications. Furthermore, the most marketed pesticides are those
whose formulation is based on the following active ingredients: glyphosate, 2,4-D, and
mancozeb.

After analyzing the data, we observed that the challenges brought by pesticide
poisoning are related to the eligibility of the database of occupational accidents
involving exogenous intoxications, being necessary to replace the use of agricultural
pesticides, use pesticides safely for workers and the population, and seriously combat
underreporting.