OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION Ohio Pesticide Applicator Training Unit 7 Personal Protective Equipment

2 OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION What is Personal Protective Equipment? Clothing and devices that are worn to protect the human body from contact with pesticides or pesticide residue

3 OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION Types of PPE Coveralls Protective suits Footwear Gloves Aprons Respirators Eyewear Headwear

4 OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION YOU ARE LEGALLY REQUIRED TO FOLLOW ALL PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTIONS THAT APPEAR ON THE LABEL OR IN LABELING

5 OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION Factors Affecting the Chemical Resistance of PPE Length of exposure Exposure situation Type of Chemical Type of Material

6 OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION Choosing Chemical-Resistant Materials Cotton, Leather, and Canvas are not chemical resistant. The best choice materials include but are not limited to: Rubber, plastic, butyl, neoprene, and polyvinyl chloride products.

7 OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION Hand and Foot Protection Areas of most exposure. Avoid contamination. Must be chemical resistant to the product you are working with. Must be worn correctly. In good condition. Cleaned / Replaced often.

8 OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION Protecting Your Eyes Safety glasses OK if they include brow and side shields. Goggles Face shields

9 OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION Protecting Your Respiratory Tract Dust / Mist filtering respirators Vapor-removing respirators Air-supplying respirators Selection depends on label directions

10 OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION Handling Fumigants Applied in a gaseous state. Highly toxic. Never work alone. Respirator required. Breathable fabrics.

11 OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION Maintaining PPE Wear gloves, goggles and aprons when handling pesticide contaminated equipment. Work in well ventilated area. Rinse first. Wash with detergent and hot water. Rinse twice. Air dry.