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  1. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
    https://www.epa.gov/pesticide-worker-safety/personal-protective-equipment-pesticide...

    Personal Protective Equipment for Pesticide Handlers

    • Learn about the duties, cleaning, maintenance, and disposal of PPE for pesticide handlers. Find out the exceptions to PPE requirements and the sources of more information.… See more

    Duties Related to Personal Protective Equipment

    Handler employers must do allof the following: 1. Provide handlers with the appropriate personal … See more

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    Cleaning and Maintaining PPE

    Handler employers must do allof the following: 1. Keep pesticide-contaminated PPE away from other clothing or laundry and wash it separately. 2. If PPE will be reused, cle… See more

    U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
    Disposal of PPE and Instructions For Persons Who Clean PPE

    Handler employers must discard coveralls or other absorbent materials that have been drenched or heavily contaminated with an undiluted pesticide that has the signal word "DANGER… See more

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    Exceptions to PPE Requirements

    Handler employers may allow handlers to omit some of the PPE listed on the pesticide labeling for a handling task if the handlers are: 1. Using a closed system. 2. In an enclo… See more

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    Agricultural Pesticide Protective Equipment - 5.021 - Extension
    Learn how to choose and use the right PPE for different types of pesticides and applications. This fact sheet covers body, hand, foot, head, and neck protection, and provides a checklist and sources o…
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    Duties Related to Personal Protective Equipment
    Cleaning and Maintaining PPE
    Disposal of PPE and Instructions For Persons Who Clean PPE
    Exceptions to PPE Requirements
     
  1. PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) refers to clothing and devices worn to protect the human body from contact with pesticides or pesticide residues12345. PPE includes such items as:
    • Protective suits or coveralls
    • Footwear
    • Gloves
    • Aprons
    • Respirators
    • Eyewear
    • Headgear1235.
    Different pesticides have different requirements for what you should wear while you’re applying4. To be effective, PPE must be selected, used and maintained correctly35.
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    “PPE” refers to clothing and devices worn to protect the human body from contact with pesticides or pesticide residues. PPE includes such items as protective suits, footwear, gloves, aprons, respirators, eyewear, and headgear.

    Personal Protective Equipment – Pesticid…

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    This document describes various articles of personal protective equipment (PPE) that are worn to protect the human body from contact with pesticides or pesticide residues. PPE includes such items as coveralls or protective suits, footwear, gloves, aprons, respirators, eyewear, and headgear.

    PI28/PI061: Personal Protective Equipme…

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    Personal protective equipment (PPE) is the last line of defence against pesticide exposure. For PPE to be effective, it must be selected, used and maintained correctly. PPE includes: respirators chemically impervious gloves and footwear washable coveralls and hats goggles or face shields.

    Pesticide use and personal protective eq…

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    PPE stands for Personal Protective Equipment and each pesticide has different requirements for what you should wear while you’re applying. Both pesticides obtained with a pesticide license or at hardware stores must follow the labeled PPE.

    Understanding a Pesticide Label- Person…

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    Checklist for Personal Protective Equipment:

    • Read and follow the pesticide label directions as to the type of PPE recommended. ...
    • Gloves, eye wear, etc. are invaluable PPE for preventing pesticide exposure to various body parts. ...

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    What PPE do you need for a pesticide application?
    Long pants, long-sleeved shirt, shoes and socks, gloves, and protective glasses are all good PPE for the job and might be required by the label. Usually the label lists specific PPE required to apply the pesticide, but if a label doesn’t list PPE requirements, use your common sense and best judgment.

    Agricultural Pesticide Protective Equipment - 5.021 - Extension

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    What can be used to neutralize pesticides from food?

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    Scientific evidence shows that bicarbonate of soda might be effective for removing pesticide residues. The general recommendation is to soak for 15 minutes in 2 cups of water with 1 teaspoon of bicarb.
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    Does the PPE protect you from pesticides?
    When it comes to protective equipment (PPE), what works well for protecting workers from other chemicals might not be effective against pesticides. Therefore, it's crucial not to assume that your PPE will offer a universal solution for all hazards.

    Protective Clothing for Agricultural Workers and Pesticide ... - Safeopedia

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    Do pesticide labels require PPE?
    Some pesticide labels require the employer and applicator to comply with the Federal Worker Protection Standard, which includes additional PPE requirements if workers must enter a field before the Restricted Entry Interval has expired. It is important to wear the right PPE for the job.

    Agricultural Pesticide Protective Equipment - 5.021 - Extension

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    Can a handler omit PPE on a pesticide label?
    How to clean PPE correctly. Handler employers may allow handlers to omit some of the PPE listed on the pesticide labeling for a handling task if the handlers are: Using a closed system. In an enclosed cab. In a cockpit.

    Personal Protective Equipment for Pesticide Handlers | US EPA

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    What should a handler do if PPE is contaminated with pesticides?
    Take any necessary steps to prevent heat illness (too much heat stress) while PPE is being worn. Do not allow any handler to wear home or take home PPE contaminated with pesticides. Handler employers must do all of the following: Keep pesticide-contaminated PPE away from other clothing or laundry and wash it separately.

    Personal Protective Equipment for Pesticide Handlers | US EPA

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  3. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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    Agricultural Worker Protection Standard (WPS) | US EPA

  4. US EPA
    https://19january2021snapshot.epa.gov/pesticide...

    Personal Protective Equipment for Pesticide Handlers | US EPA

  5. Extension
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    Agricultural Pesticide Protective Equipment - 5.021

    Learn how to choose and use the right PPE for different types of pesticides and applications. This fact sheet covers body, hand, foot, head, and neck protection, and provides a checklist and sources of PPE.

  6. MU Extension
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    Personal Protective Equipment for Working With …

    Dec 1, 2000 · Using the appropriate personal protective equipment as specified on the pesticide label can help minimize the danger of accidental exposure. Every pesticide product label contains specific information about necessary clothing …

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  9. Pesticide Safety Education Program
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  11. Safeopedia
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    Protective Clothing for Agricultural Workers and …

    Mar 16, 2019 · Selecting personal protective equipment (PPE) for handling hazardous chemicals like pesticides is a complex process and should be made part of your organization's overall safety program.

  12. Lakeland Industries
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    Choosing PPE For Pesticide Spraying - Lakeland …

    Choosing PPE For Pesticide Spraying. What is the EPA’s Worker Protection Standard? The WPS, or the Worker Protection Standard, is the EPA’s initiative intended to reduce the pesticide poisoning and injury that so often inflicts …