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Inception workshop on severely hazardous pesticide

formulations (SHPF) for the implementation of the

Rotterdam Convention

Samut Sakhon, Thailand 28 – 30 May 2012

Organized by

Pollution Control Department, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment in

collaboration with the Secretariat of the Rotterdam Convention

R o t t e r d a m C o n v e n t i o n on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade

(Foto: Pornpimon Chareonsong)

Introduction

More than 30 representatives from the Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry

of Health, provincial government officers and occupational health officers, farmers, students,

NGOs (the Education Foundation, the Field Alliance) and the Thai pesticide industry association,

participated in an inception workshop on severely hazardous pesticide formulations (SHPFs)

from 28 – 30 May 2012, in Samut Sakhon (Bangkok area, Thailand).

The workshop served to prepare participants for the monitoring and collection of data on

severely hazardous pesticide formulations, as one element of the Quick Start Programme (QSP)

for the implementation of the national action plan of the Rotterdam Convention.

Severely hazardous pesticide formulations (SHPFs) are chemicals formulated for pesticidal use

that produce severe health or environmental effects observable within a short period of time

after single or multiple exposure, under conditions of use.

The Rotterdam Convention gives a special opportunity to developing countries and countries

with an economy in transition to make the world aware of environmental or health incidents

they have faced with regard to such hazardous pesticide formulations. This opportunity allows

for these countries, to propose that the hazardous formulation be listed in Annex III of the

Convention, making it subject to the prior informed consent (PIC) procedure.

Once listed, action has to be taken by all countries who are Party to the Convention to ensure

that import and export of the pesticide formulation follows agreed rules and provides the

necessary information regarding hazards of the formulation to enable all stakeholders to

understand the risks. It also allows countries to make informed decisions on whether imports of

the formulation into the country will be accepted, thereby preventing further health or

environmental incidents with the formulation.

(Foto: Krissanapong Kraithep) (Foto: Yun Zhou)

The prevailing use conditions in developing countries, such as climatic conditions, use patterns

and infrastructure are very important to consider as these are not the same as in developed

countries. Many farmers may be exposed to chemicals due to leaking equipment or the lack of

personal protective equipment.

Key outcomes were the development and agreement of a draft work plan for field monitoring

and awareness raising campaign. A multi-stakeholder ad hoc working group on SHPF has been

established to further elaborate and implement this work plan. Further, it was agreed that the

information collected in the pilot project should be integrated in the national pesticide policy

decision process in order to contribute to pesticide risk reduction measures. The progress and

results of the SHPF pilot activities will be reported to the national sub-committee for the

Rotterdam Convention.

Inception workshop on severely hazardous pesticide

formulations (SHPF) for the implementation of the Rotterdam Convention

Banphaeo Municipality, Samut Sakhon, Thailand, 28- 30 May 2011

Tentative Agenda

DAY 1

8:30 - 9:00 Registration of participants

Session 1 Opening of the meeting

9:00 - 9:30 Opening remarks by Director General of PCD

Opening remarks by the Secretariat of the Rotterdam

Convention

Dr. Christine Fuell

9:30 - 10:00 Introduction of participants

Purpose and objectives of the workshop Dr. Jarupong Boon-Long

10.00 - 10:30 Break

Session 2 Introduction to the Rotterdam Convention and Article 6

10:30 – 11:00 Overview of the Rotterdam Convention Ms. Pornpimon

Chareonsong

11:00 – 11:30 Provisions on proposals of severely hazardous

pesticide formulations (SHPF) - Article 6 of the

Convention

- procedure

- information requirements


Secretariat

11:30 – 12:00 Experience in the implementation of the RC in

Thailand

Dr. Nuansri Tayapat

12:00 - 12:30 Q&A

12:30 - 14:00 Lunch

Session 3 Information requirement and form for proposal of SHPF

14:00 – 14:30 Introduction of information requirement and

standard form for proposal of SHPF


Secretariat

14:30 – 16:00 Case study (RC Secretariat introduces the case study) Dr. Yun Zhou and

Mrs. Ratchaneekorn

Chomsuan

break out group

16:00 - 16:30 Discussion and wrap up of day 1

DAY 2

Session 4 Identify information sources and methodologies for data collection

9:00 – 9:30 Initial experience on the programme of SHPF under

the Rotterdam Convention


Secretariat

9:30 – 10:00 Thailand’s experience in pesticide poisoning data

collection from clinics

Mr.Pibool Issarapan

10:00 – 10:30 Experience in community based pesticides poisoning

data collection

Mr.krisanapong kraithep

10:30 - 11:00 Break

11:00 – 12:30 Brainstorming on pilot field activity for data collection

Who are the key players?

What are the best data collection methods to

be compatible with the information

requirements of the Rotterdam Convention?

How should the region for the pilot activity be

chosen?

When is the best time frame to conduct the

field activity?

What background information, awareness

raising material or training is needed to

support the field activity

Dr. Jarupong Boon-Long

12:30 - 14:00 Lunch

Session 5 Plan for field data collection, validation and reporting

14:00 - 17:30 Develop workplan for data collection, validation and

for the preparation of the report

o Prepare a detailed Workplan (What, Who,

How, When). A matrix-table will be

provided by the secretariat to structure the

discussion.

Dr. Jarupong Boon-Long

DAY 3

Session 6 Pesticide risk reduction

9:00 – 9:30 FAO activities on pesticide risk reduction in the

region

Mr.Marut Jatiket

9:30 – 10:00 FAO activities on pesticide risk reduction in Thailand Dr. Nuansri Tayapat

10:00 – 10.30 Influence of pesticide regulation on acute poisoning in

Thailand

Mrs. Supanon

Sirichuaychoo

10:30 – 10:45 Break

Session 7 Conclusion

10:45 – 11:30 Review and finalize workplan, indicate budget and

tasks assignment

11:30 – 12:00 Workshop evaluation

Conclusion and closing remarks

Draft Work plan for field data collection

1. Target population

1.1 Pesticide poisoning applicators

1.2 Symptomatic patients presenting to hospitals following occupational exposure to pesticides

1.3 Farmers or pesticide applicators

1.4 Agriculture extension officers

1.5 Pesticide dealers

1.6 Community leaders

2. Location : 5-10 hospitals as appropriate covering 5 districts: Ban Paey, Tambon Jet Rew will be a pilot

area

Duration: X months in 2012-2013

No Activities Duration Main Agency Support

Agency

Budget

Remark National

International

1.

Assemble of SHPF Task team

Establishing of Local task

team

A:

January

2012

Done

PCD&DDC

DAO, DPHO,

TEF,

DOAE,

Local

Authorities

Up to

the

suppo

rting

agenci

es

USD

1,500

Not

yet

specif

y

Ban

Paey

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Agency

Budget

Remark National

International

2.

. Data collection tools and

accompany material

preparation

2.1 SHPS standard form

depending on crops and

seasons

2.2 Pesticide sampling

facilities

2.3 Blood sampling

materials (might not be

possible)

Nov.

2012

.

PCD&DDC

DAO, Health,

TEF,

DOAE,

Local

Authorities,

Hospitols

B:

30,00

0

3.

3.1 Blood sample analysis

(might not be possible) and

screening

3.2 Questionnaire for

pesticide risk screening for

140 families

3.3 Primary blood check

Nov.

2012-

Feb.

2013

Working

group;

DDC,PCD,

Local

authority,

hospitals

Local

Authorities,

Hospitals

B;200,

000.00

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Agency

Budget

Remark National

International

4.

Awareness Raising

A; Safe uses of pesticides for

human health and

environment

B. Target group

1) Farmers and Pesticide

application

2) Product consumers

3) Pesticide distributers and

pesticide free food project

A:

January

2013

B: Every

year

Working

group

PCD and DDC

MOPH,

DOAE

Local

Authorities,

Hospitals

TEF

100,00

0.00

Per

Provin

ce

----

4.1

Site visit

A: Survey on farmer proper

handling of pesticides

C: Field visit at farms and

agriculture product market

A: April-

May

2013

B. Twice

a year

PCD,

DDC,

MOPH

Local

Authorities,

SAO,

Community

Leaders

------ -------

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Agency

Budget

Remark National

International

4.2

Meeting at local level

A: Screening of target

C: Community meeting for

Establishing of farmer

development plan

once a

year

working group

PCD and DDC

Local

Authorities,

Hospitals

------- -------

5.

5.1

Field data collection

A: Application of SHPF

standard forms

Pesticide poisoning report

Additional data collection

from local hospitals

Twice

per

season

Twice a

year

Working

group,

DOAE,

DDC

MOPH

Local

Authorities,

Hospitals

Hospitals

20,00

0.00

Baht

------

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Agency

Budget

Remark National

International

5.2

Agriculture data

March

2013

PCD,

DOAE

DAO ------ -------

5.3

Field data collection by

medical doctors or assistants

Twice a

year PCD Hospitals ------ --------

6.

Suggestion and

Recommendation from site

visit and from Community

C: Collection on field

experiences of real condition and

information dissemination

July

2013

Working

group,

PCD

----- ------ -------

7.

Review suggestion and

recommendation

A: Compilation and conclusion

of suggestion and

recommendation and provide

resolution

July

2013

Working

group,

PCD

------ -------

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Agency

Budget

Remark National

International

8.

Information analysis

August

2013 Working group

and PCD

------- ----- -------

9. Report and Publish

October

2013

Working group

and PCD

--------- ------- -------

PCD Pollution Control Department

DOA Department of Agriculture

DOAE Department of Agriculture Extension

DDC Department of Disease Control

MOPH Ministry of Public Health

DOH (MOPH) Department of Health

TEF Thai Education Foundation

DAO District Agriculture Office

DPHO District Public Health Office

PPHO Province Public Health Office

SAO Sub-district Administration Organization

Province Office of Natural Resources and Environment

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Regional Health Promoting Center/Health Station

PAO Provincial Administrative Organization

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