Understanding real work situations to determine sprayer design occupational and environmental health criteria: a mixed methods study protocol

The expected results are design criteria for arboricultural sprayers, mainly guidelines which may be specific for certain points, to limit the exposure of agricultural workers to OHS risk, while considering environmental protection and production quality objectives. Knowledge gained from the project will inform apple growers, distributors, and manufacturers, whether for selection or modification of existing sprayers, or development of new products. Finally, design principles that could be transposed to other types of agricultural sprayers will be identified.