The book is addressed to occupational medicine specialists and those working in “anti-poison” centers in agricultural, rural or industrial environments who are involved in the evaluation, prevention and surveillance of toxic occupational risks linked to the use of phytosanitary products. It is also intended for clinicians, accident and emergency doctors, and medical examiners confronted with both acute and chronic poisoning.

The book puts forward an up-to-date synthesis of the toxicological information available on the principle active substances used in agriculture: drawing on an analysis of medical literature that is rigorous, critical and as exhaustive as possible, it seeks to provide clear answers, validated and used in practice, allowing the optimization of the care of poisoned patients, as well as a realistic evaluation of risks for workers. The authors, all specialists of Phytosanitary and Health risks, are toxicologists, occupational medicine specialists in the agricultural field, epidemiologists and professional pathology consultants, as well as engineers of public organizations who are in charge of prevention and the protection of those at risk. It is a scientific and practical tool outlining the real or supposed levels of toxicity of plant-care products used in agriculture, based on a close analysis of the medical literature relating to this subject and the author's professional experiences of poisoning and related diseases. It is a reference book for all members of the medical profession who have to deal with patients or populations who have been exposed to toxicity risks in agricultural, rural and industrial environments.

FRANÇOIS TESTUD Is a Toxicologist in Lyon, France who specializes in both the toxicology of industrial products and toxic pathology in the workplace.

JEAN PIERRE GILLET is a Specialist in Occupational Medicine in Paris, France who specializes in professional pathologies in agriculture.