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OHIO PESTICIDE
APPLICATOR TRAINING
Unit 7
Personal Protective Equipment
The Ohio State University
Extension
David J. Goerig
Ag / Natural Resource Agent
Mahoning County
What is
Personal Protective Equipment?
PPE
Clothing and devices that are worn to
protect the human body from contact with
pesticides or pesticide residue
Types of PPE
Coveralls
Aprons
Protective suits
Respirators
Footwear
Eyewear
Gloves
Headwear
YOU ARE LEGALLY REQUIRED
TO FOLLOW ALL PERSONAL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
INSTRUCTIONS THAT APPEAR
ON THE LABEL OR IN
LABELING
Factors affecting the Chemical
Resistance of PPE
Length of exposure
Exposure situation
Type of Chemical
Type of Material
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.
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.
Head and Neck Protection
Required if you will be exposed to
pesticides from above.
Wide brimmed “Safari” hats are
good.
Resistant to the chemical
you are working with.
Jackets with attached hoods
available
Protecting your Eyes
Safety glasses OK if they include brow and
side shields.
Goggles
Face shields
Protecting your Respiratory
Tract
Dust / Mist filtering respirators
Vapor-removing respirators
Air-supplying respirators
Handling Fumigants
Applied in a gaseous state.
Highly toxic.
Never work alone.
Respirator required.
Breathable fabrics.
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.