International Center for Personal Protective Equipment
The International Center for
Personal Protective Equipment (ICPPE)
is a neutral entity established to advance research, outreach, and other PPE related activities through partnerships with other institutions and organizations. ICPPE connects Policy Makers, Private Industry, Scientists, Educators and other Stakeholders to promote the health and safety of pesticide operators and re-entry workers.
See a list of our partners and details about
our working groups here (PDF) >
The ICPPE was established at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) in 2015. The Center builds upon the leadership provided by UMES for over two decades in research and standards development initiatives regarding PPE. The Center enables UMES to leverage ongoing collaborative research and planned outreach activities through partnering with national and international entities interested in addressing PPE issues, important for the health and safety of pesticide operators and re-entry workers.
ICPPE Key Project: Operator Safety Framework
The seemingly simple task of addressing operator safety is complex. It spans from product authorization to the ability of operators to apply pesticides within acceptable risk limits. It requires:
- A stepwise framework that demonstrates interconnectedness.
- Key stakeholders to see the value of working collectively towards a common goal.
- Coordination at the international, national and regional levels.
This project focuses on Risk Assessment and Mitigation for Handheld Applications.
Tools & Training Modules
Coming Soon!
Publications & Presentations
- An international risk assessment and mitigation initiative on hand held application commonly used in low and middle income countries (LMIC). Presented at the7th International Akademie Fresenius Conference, 13 and 14 December 2022 Cologne, Germany
- Dermal Protection for Risk Mitigation: Operator exposure studies as the basis for partial and whole body garments for high exposure scenarios. Presented to the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry
- Shaw, A., Pallen, C., Durand-Réville, J. et al. Protective clothing for pesticide: Development of a database to validate ISO 27065 test chemical. J Consum Prot Food Saf 13, 103–111 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00003-018-1151-3
- User Input for PPE for Pesticide Operators: A Global Framework for Data Collection (PowerPoint). Presented at the European Conference on Protective Clothing.
Contact
Dr. Anugrah Shaw, Director, International Center for PPE
Richard Henson Center, Room 1106,
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Princess Anne, MD 21853, USA
Phone: 410-651-6064
Email: ashaw@umes.edu
