PPE and Safe Pesticide Handling. What are the basic safety questions you should ask yourself?What are the basic safety questions you should ask yourself?

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PPE and Safe Pesticide Handling

What are the basic safety questions you should ask yourself?What are the basic safety questions you should ask yourself? Why is it so important to wear gloves?Why is it so important to wear gloves? What is the appropriate PPE for each pesticide you apply, mix or load?What is the appropriate PPE for each pesticide you apply, mix or load? Is it important to clean your PPE?Is it important to clean your PPE? Are you prepared for an emergency?Are you prepared for an emergency? Are your pesticides good travelers?Are your pesticides good travelers?

What is PPE and what is it for? What is PPE for?What is PPE for? –To protect the human from contact with pesticides. Examples of PPE:Examples of PPE: –Coveralls or protective suits, footwear, gloves, aprons, respirators, goggles, headgear, etc.

HAZARD = Toxicity x Exposure What is the best way to keep the hazards of pesticide handling at a minimum?What is the best way to keep the hazards of pesticide handling at a minimum? –AVOID EXPOSURE !

Routes of Pesticide Exposure OCULAR INGESTION INHALATION DERMAL DERMAL

What to wear? READ THE PESTICIDE LABEL !READ THE PESTICIDE LABEL ! The pesticide label lists the minimum personal protective equipment that you must wear while handling the pesticide.

Ways to avoid exposure in addition to using the proper PPE Greatest risk and potential for exposure to the pesticide applicator occurs duringGreatest risk and potential for exposure to the pesticide applicator occurs during Why?Why? Limit the hazard byLimit the hazard by mixing and loading. selecting a pesticide with a lower toxicity. CAUTION WARNING DANGER most concentrated state

Chemical Resistant PPE What is chemical resistant?What is chemical resistant? –Material (different materials for different pesticides) Neoprene, nitrile, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), butyl rubberNeoprene, nitrile, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), butyl rubber Latex gloves?Latex gloves? Chemical Resistance Categories (A-H)Chemical Resistance Categories (A-H) –Type of pesticide (formulation, diluents, solvents) –Length of exposure (nothing lasts forever!) How quickly does your PPE become damaged?How quickly does your PPE become damaged? Do you carry extras?!Do you carry extras?! (no: latex rubber has natural pores, often lined)

Gloves Chemical resistantChemical resistant UnlinedUnlined Check for leaksCheck for leaks Wash your gloves on the outside before removing them.Wash your gloves on the outside before removing them. Wear outside or inside of your long sleeved shirt?Wear outside or inside of your long sleeved shirt?

Coveralls, Aprons, Raincoats Coveralls should be made of sturdy material such as cotton, polyester, cotton- synthetic blend, or denim.Coveralls should be made of sturdy material such as cotton, polyester, cotton- synthetic blend, or denim. Aprons used while mixing and loading to protect against spills and splashes of concentrates.Aprons used while mixing and loading to protect against spills and splashes of concentrates. A rainsuit should be worn whenever mist or spray drift is likely that would wet the coveralls.A rainsuit should be worn whenever mist or spray drift is likely that would wet the coveralls.

Hats Protective head coverings should be:Protective head coverings should be: –Liquid proof –Wide brim to protect face, ears and neck –Easily cleaned with soap and water –No absorbent material

Boots Unlined Rubber NO leather, canvas or cloth Pant legs on the outside to prevent pestiside from running down into the boot

Goggles and Face Shields Tight fitting, non-fogging goggles Goggles with indirect ventilation Wash often – especially if goggles have headbands made of absorbent material Full face shield

Respirators Approved by National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)Approved by National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Proper fitProper fit Clean regularlyClean regularly No not store with pesticidesNo not store with pesticides Store in a clean, dry and tightly sealed plastic bagStore in a clean, dry and tightly sealed plastic bag

Laundering Pesticide Contaminated Clothing All PPE should be washed at the end of each dayAll PPE should be washed at the end of each day Store and separate from family laundryStore and separate from family laundry Heavy duty liquid detergents are bestHeavy duty liquid detergents are best Never use bleach or ammoniaNever use bleach or ammonia Full load – Hot waterFull load – Hot water Line dryLine dry

Personal Care After Application After cleaning PPEAfter cleaning PPE Wash hands and face before eating, drinking or smokingWash hands and face before eating, drinking or smoking ShowerShower Be sure to scrub your scalp, neck, behind ears and under fingernailsBe sure to scrub your scalp, neck, behind ears and under fingernails Change into clean clothingChange into clean clothing

Emergency ! SPILLS * INJURIES * POISONING Personal Decontamination Supplies: clean water paper towels extra coveralls clean water paper towels extra coveralls First Aid Equipment: well stocked first aid kit plastic eye wash well stocked first aid kit plastic eye wash Spill Cleanup Equipment: plastic bags, shovel, dust pan, kitty litter, absorbent containment materials plastic bags, shovel, dust pan, kitty litter, absorbent containment materials

Transportation Carry a spill kit Containers should be undamaged and have readable labels NEVER carry pesticides in passenger areas NEVER leave your vehicle unattended with pesticide storage unlocked

Thank You!