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no documented incident could be found relating to the latter. Space limitations<br />

also led the working group to recommend that the pictograms be placed in<br />

the hazard warning band recommended by the FAO.<br />

Three graphic designers, including Parfitt, were given full background information,<br />

and asked to produce a set <strong>of</strong> pictograms <strong>of</strong> their own design (Fig. 2:<br />

bands A, B, and C). An important aspect <strong>of</strong> the designs was the linking <strong>of</strong><br />

activity pictograms with advice pictograms, e.g., "when handling the concentrate<br />

- wear gloves."<br />

Table 1. Regional distribution <strong>of</strong> pictogram survey.<br />

Region<br />

Number <strong>of</strong> completed<br />

questionnaires Percentage<br />

Far East 237 25<br />

Latin America 214 23<br />

Africa 153 16<br />

Indian subcontinent 127 14<br />

Europe 105 11<br />

Middle East 69 7<br />

Australasia 41 4<br />

Total 946 100<br />

Table 2. Characteristics <strong>of</strong> the population surveyed (n = 940).<br />

Characteristic Percentage <strong>of</strong> respondents<br />

Occupation<br />

Farmer 66<br />

Worker 28<br />

Not stated 6<br />

Age<br />

54years 10<br />

Level <strong>of</strong> education<br />

No formal schooling 12<br />

Primary 43<br />

Secondary 24<br />

Advanced 19<br />

Literacy<br />

Literate (claimed) 91<br />

Illiterate 9<br />

161

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