Table 1.

Examples of information collected using the computer-based survey instrument^a

Category	Examples
OP/CB insecticides	Chlorpyrifos, azinphos-methyl, carbaryl, malathion, dimethoate, other OP/CBs
Crops treated	Apples, pears, peaches, apricots, plums, cherries, grapes, hops, other crops
Pesticide handling activities	Mixing/loading pesticides, early re-entry into field or orchard, equipment maintenance
Cleaning activities	Cleaned spray equipment, PPE, pesticide containers, pesticide storage spaces, pesticide spills
Application methods	Tractor-pulled air blast sprayer, tower sprayer, boom sprayer, backpack sprayer
Duration/frequency of exposure	Days since last exposure, total handling hours, length of spray sessions, time until decontamination
PPE	Use of respirator, face shield, safety glasses, goggles, gloves, boots, and other chemical protective clothing
Decontamination practices	Consistency of hand washing practices, use of cleansing agents, washing hands before eating, smoking, using a cellular phone, or urinating in the field or orchard
Acute exposure events	Accidental splashes or spills, touching contaminated equipment, unclogging spray nozzles
Pesticide safety training	Applicator license, annual pesticide safety training
Pesticide-related symptoms	Dermatitis, eye irritation, asthma, headaches, blurred vision, nausea/vomiting, diarrhea, other symptoms
Non-occupational factors	History of liver disease, alcohol use, smoking status, medication use, home use of pesticides, proximity of home to orchards
Demographic information	Age, gender, race/ethnicity, education, literacy in Spanish and English, length of employment as a pesticide handler

^aExposure-related questions and questions about pesticide-related symptoms refer to the 30-day period preceding the interview.