Evaluation of the Knowledge and Attitude of Using Personal Protective Equipment among Rubber Farmers in Southern Thailand

The objects of this study were to assess the knowledge and attitude toward using personal protective equipment (PPE) among 307 farmers who own rubber wood plantation in Southern Thailand. data collected by questionnaires then descriptive statistics analyzed SPSS program. results showed that 187 male (60.9%) 105 (34.2%) 41-50 years old. 120 (36.5%) graduated from primary education. More than half have an average monthly income lower 500 U.S. dollars 148 (48.2%) handle 1.61-3.20 hectares. concerning farmers’ PPE demonstrated 222 (73.31%, x ̅ = 86.05, S.D. 15.13, P≤0.01) had a good level most know long-sleeved shirts, pants, wing caps can protect body scratches exposure sunlight. Indeed, 220 (71.66%) moderate use agreed they do not need cover their mouths noses while fertilizing or spraying pesticides due small amount chemicals. However, overall attitudes participants is concerned with fact it users accidents, animals, mosquitoes, insects. These should enable development handbook for serve following Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).