| Job Title |
Medical Coordinator, Pesticide Use |
| Job Description |
Studies Human Health-and-safety Aspects Of Pesticides And
Other Agricultural Chemicals: Studies Long-term Health
Implications Of Low-dose Pesticide Exposure And Determines Safe
Worker Reentry Intervals. Reviews And Provides Recommendations
On Medical Regulations Governing Use Of Pesticides. Reviews
Information And Recommendations Pertaining To Safe Levels Of
Pesticide Residues On Agricultural Products. Recommends
Specifications For Safe Working Conditions For Workers Exposed
To Pesticides Or Their Residues, And Makes Recommendations On
Public Safety Aspects Of Pesticide Exposure. Confers With
Health Department Personnel To Develop Programs To Improve
Ability Of Physicians And Other Medical Personnel To Diagnose,
Treat, And Report Pesticide-related Illnesses. Confers With
Government Agency Representatives, Physicians, University Staff
Members, And Other Research Workers To Develop Health And
Safety Standards Related To Pesticide Exposure. Advises
Industry Representatives On Organization Of Adequate Medical
Supervision Programs For Employers. Prepares Reports On
Research Studies. Addresses Interested Groups As Requested.
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