Peningkatan Pengetahuan Buruh Tani Akan Bahaya Pestisida dan Penggunaan Alat Pelindung Diri Yang Benar Melalui Penyuluhan

Farm labor is one of the main livelihoods in Indonesia. Farmers' activities on agricultural land are never separated from use pesticides, although basically pesticides not only harmful to plant pests but also pose a potential hazard farm workers as pesticide users. Various types circulating and used Indonesia include type organophosphate. Jam because its affordable price, organophosphates have good effectiveness controlling pests. This ability comparable dangers for health. studies proven that organophosphate other can cause both acute chronic health problems. Health problems range mild severe symptoms resulting disability or death. Pesticides intoxication actually be prevented. One prevention efforts done correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Farmers know about importance using PPE when spraying pesticides. However, most do standard how PPE. They choose simple they make themselves, example t-shirts head coverings face masks instead hats, goggles protection. These measures are, course, non-standard cannot provide perfect The community service carried out has target who live Gayasan Village, Jenggawah District, Jember Regency. activity uses counseling methods training proper PPE, accompanied by implementation free checks medication laborers surrounding community. Measurement level knowledge measured questionnaire then compared between before after counseling. results obtained an increase