Evaluation of Exposures to Pesticides and Parasitic Vectors During Inspection of Imported Aquatic Plants

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) conducted, at management's request, a health hazard evaluation request from a management representative of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) in Riverdale, Maryland concerned about potential hazards from inspecting imported aquatic plants at Plant Protection and Quarantine stations throughout the United States. The findings/recommendations are outlined in this document.