Important Notice: Please see EPA Releases Temporary Guidance on Respiratory Protection for Agricultural Pesticide Handlers During COVID-19 When working with any pesticide, you must follow all personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements listed on the label. This is for your safety, and also is a legal requirement for using a pesticide. Respirators, a type of PPE, […]
Cleaning and maintenance instructions from the PPE manufacturer must be followed for reusable PPE. Never reuse any type of disposable (one-time use) PPE equipment, because you can be exposed to residues remaining on the PPE from the previous use, or to product moving through damaged or deteriorated PPE during reuse. Note that reusable or limited-use […]
What to Consider When Selecting Different Types of Personal Protective Equipment Correct selection of PPE is the first critical step. Follow the pesticide product label carefully when certain types of gloves, respirators, and/or other PPE are specified. For example, a specific type of glove material may be highly chemical-resistant to some pesticide products but not […]
Why the Pesticide Product Label Specifies Personal Protective Equipment The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requires studies to determine if a pesticide can be registered and how it can be used without impacting health or the environment. To help protect pesticide handlers and early entry workers, the PPE specified on the label must be selected […]
Before Using a Pesticide Read the label thoroughly! Be familiar with all precautions. Be familiar with First Aid information. Put on the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Pesticide Exposure Pesticides can enter the body through inhalation, ingestion, or absorption by the skin and eyes. The skin usually receives the most exposure, so it is important to cover as much […]
When you reach your destination, move the containers to your pesticide storage as soon as possible. Wear PPE/gloves to protect yourself and your clothing. Unload the vehicle carefully. Make sure packaging and containers have not been damaged and that lids are still tightly closed. Put damaged containers into a larger container, keeping different types of […]
The pesticide label is your best guide to using pesticides safely and effectively. The directions on the label are there primarily to help you achieve maximum benefits – the pest control that you desire – with minimum risk. Both depend on following label directions and correctly using the pesticide. Read the label before buying the […]