OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION

Ohio Pesticide Applicator Training

Unit 7

Personal Protective Equipment

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What is Personal Protective Equipment?

Clothing and devices that are worn to protect the human body from contact with pesticides or pesticide residue

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Types of PPE

Coveralls

Protective suits

Footwear

Gloves

Aprons

Respirators

Eyewear

Headwear

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YOU ARE LEGALLY REQUIRED TO FOLLOW ALL

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTIONS

THAT APPEAR ON THE LABEL OR IN LABELING

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Factors Affecting the Chemical Resistance of PPE

Length of exposure

Exposure situation

Type of Chemical

Type of Material

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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.

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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.

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Protecting Your Eyes

Safety glasses OK if they include brow and side shields.

Goggles

Face shields

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Protecting Your Respiratory Tract

Dust / Mist filtering respirators

Vapor-removing respirators

Air-supplying respirators

Selection depends on label directions

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Handling Fumigants

Applied in a gaseous state.

Highly toxic.

Never work alone.

Respirator required.

Breathable fabrics.

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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.