OHIO PESTICIDE APPLICATOR TRAINING

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OHIO PESTICIDE APPLICATOR TRAINING

• Unit 7
• Personal Protective Equipment

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The Ohio State University Extension

• David J. Goerig
• Ag / Natural Resource Agent
• Mahoning County

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What is Personal Protective Equipment?PPE

• 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

• Respirators

• Protective suits

• Eyewear

• Footwear

• 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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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

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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

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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.