Most of us take it for granted that we won’t be directly exposed to toxic pesticides without our permission. West Coast’s new Pesticides and You booklets are resources for two groups that may not feel that they can complain about being exposed to pesticides: farm workers and tenants. There are three booklets in the series (the first two are available in English, Spanish and Punjabi).
Pesticides and Your Health is intended to be read alongside one or both of the other booklets, this booklet introduces the reader to the human health risks of pesticide exposure and basic precautions that can be taken to avoid pesticide-related health problems. It is available in English, Punjabi, and Spanish.
All three booklets emphasize practical solutions that tenants and farm workers can carry out on their own, as well as discussing the legal options and the challenges that they pose. West Coast hopes that these booklets will be an important resource for farm workers, tenants and people working with those groups.