Protection for Pesticide Handlers: Protect Yourself, Brush up on Covering Up

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• Zippers with overlapping
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Protection for
Pesticide Handlers
The information in this brochure
is reproduced from a table-top exhibit
consisting of eight 22" by 40" panels.
Each page in this brochure is a panel on
the exhibit. Each exhibit panel holds a
different personal protective equipment
guidance brochure containing further
information.

The guidance brochures relate to
personal protective equipment (PPE)
and include:
• Coveralls, Gloves, and Other Skin
. Protection
• Clothing Layers for Added Protection
• Choosing Chemical-Resistant PPE
• Protective Eyewear
• Respirators
• Inspecting, Maintaining, and
Replacing PPE
* Avoiding Heat Stress

The personal protective equipment
exhibit and guidance brochures are
located in the pesticide program office
in each EPA region and state land-grant
university. Contact your region or state
for further information.
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CL0THIN0
LAYERS
REDUCE
STRESS
1. Layer coveralls
:•;-;.': over; shift, pants, and -."-./ -".
linderwearwhen^lhe"
; V pesticide label requires ijt,::
or ivhenyou need extra '•••'•/
protection. ' ^ .•...,;•'

2. Add a chemical-
resistant apron
o; when mixing and loading
; pesticides or cleaning ; ~
. ; equipinent. V
• Sleeveless aprons , '
protect against spills "--'
arid splashes lo'the
body front. : ; •";',;'
^i*: ?: Aprons with sleeves—---^
; :•- but opeu in the biick—^ .-;
-• -'.\:,: reduce exposure lo the
~ shoulders, arins^
' ;. *if«/ bodyjfonu ;
Muscle spasms
Excessive fatigue
Heavy sweating
ifizziness and
confusion
Nausea
Unconsciousness
• Hoods and wide-brimmed
hats protect the neck and
head..
• Vnused hoods should be
tucked inside the neckline
so they don't collect
pesticides.
• Sleeve guards protect arms.
• Reserve one or two sets of
clothing for pesticide tasks.
FOLLOW THESE
GUIDELINES ;-
Iproliictive 'gear in warm/
'
Adjust gradually ^ V
'toworkifigiHtfoebeat.
Take regular breaks
/in the' shade; ' ::"•-. " , ;

Avoid the noonday ; ~'
-,. sun : bysf-hecluliHgivork
:; for cooler times of the day.
In case of severe
^ symptoms, seek
^medical help.
The cause could
be heat stress
orpesticide
poisoning.
USI
LAYfSS
to increase
protection.
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CHEMICAL-RESISTANT
GLOVES
WEAR CHEMICAL-RESISTANT GLOVES when the pesticide label requires it
WASH
GLOVES
THOROUGHLY
::: BEFORE v.-;::; >-
REMOVING
THEM,
:: IHBN WASH-yOUR
It meansno movement
of pesticides through
the protective material
during its use.
• Never place contaminated
hands in gloves.
• Never we.ar leather, fabric,
or fabric-lined gloves.
• Use gloves that extend at
least to the mid-forearm.
• Consider shoulder-length
gloves or gloves and
chemical-resistant sleeve
guards for mixing and
loading.
Replace gloves often.
WearnOrOe, butyl,
or barrier-laminate
gloves, unless the
>p~\ label directs
yj otherwise.
CLEAN
AND INSPECT
YOUR GEAR
Always wash pesticide
clothing separately from
the family laundry.
Smett clothes after
laundering. If pesticide
odors are detected,
rewash garments.
Some contaminated
garments may need
multiple washings or
may need to be discarded.
Allow protective gear
to air for 24 hours if
possible after washing.
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WEAK A RESPIRATOR when the pesticide label requires it
WIAR
PROTECTIVE EYEWEAR when
the pesticide labelreqiiires It.
PROTECTIVE EYEWEAR when- "•:
dusts, mists, or splashes can get
in your eyes or when working .
with pressurised systems.
• Avoid wearing contact lenses when handling pesticides.
• Use a full-face respirator to protect eyes, face, and
respiratory tract or select eyewear that fits wett with
half-face respirators.
::respiratprs :
.
' iagctinst gases' aiictvijpors.
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• Replace the dust/mist
filters immediately if
breathing becomes
difficult.
• Replace dust/mist or
vapawemoiving
elements eifter each
day's use unless the
manufacturer or
pesticide label directs
otherwise.
• Replace vapor-
removing cartridge/
canister immediately
if any taste, odor, or
irritation is detected.
• Store reusable
elements in
a plastic
resealable,
bag.
; protect -milhoiita tight;;,
'
tightfy against
your face, unless
using a PAPR
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