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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
Aprons
Protective suits
Respirators
Footwear
Eyewear
Gloves
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.
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