Agriculture Reference
In-Depth Information
Table 5.2
The use of signal words to select the appropriate PPE depending
on the relative toxicity of the formulation.
Signal Word
Formulation
Caution: Slightly
toxic
Warning:
Moderately Toxic
Danger—Poison:
Highly toxic
Dry
Long-legged
trousers, no cuffs,
long-sleeve shirt,
shoes, socks, hat or
head covering.
Long-legged
trousers, long-sleeve
shirt, shoes, socks,
wide-brimmed
Long-legged
trousers, long-sleeve
shirt, shoes, socks,
hat, gloves, and air
purifying respirator
a
if label reads
“Poisonous or fatal if
inhaled.”
hat,
and gloves.
Liquid
Long-legged
trousers, long-sleeve
shirt, shoes, socks,
and hat.
Long-legged
trousers, long-sleeve
shirt, shoes, socks,
wide-brimmed hat,
and chemically-
resistant gloves.
Long-legged
trousers, long-sleeve
shirt, or disposable
coveralls, chemically
resistant boots, socks,
wide-brimmed
hat,
chemical-resistant
gloves and goggles
or face shield. Air
purifying respirator
a
if label reads “Do
not breathe vapors or
spray mists” or
“Poisonous or fatal if
inhaled.”
Liquid
(when mixing)
Long-legged
trousers, long-sleeve
shirt, shoes, socks,
hat,
Long-legged
trousers, long-sleeve
shirt, shoes, socks,
wide-brimmed
Long-legged trousers
and long-sleeve shirt
or coveralls,
chemical-resistant
gloves and boots,
goggles or face
shield. Chemical
resistant apron and
air
gloves
and
hat,
chemical-resistant
apron.
chemical-resistant
gloves, goggles or
face shield and
chemical-resistant
apron. Air purifying
respirator
a
if label
reads “Do not
breathe vapors or
spray mists” or
“Poisonous or fatal if
inhaled.”
purifying
respirator.
a
Liquid (prolonged
exposure to spray or
application
Long-legged
trousers, long-sleeve
shirt, chemical-
resistant gloves and
boots and water-
impermeable hat.
Water-repellent,
long legged trousers,
long-sleeved shirt,
chemical-resistant
gloves, boots and
apron, waterproof
wide-brimmed hat,
face shield and air
purifying respirator.
a
Chemical-resistant
suit, boots and
gloves. Waterproof
hood or wide-
brimmed hat, face
shield, and air
purifying respirator
a
.
in
enclosed area)
Adapted in part from U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Agriculture,
Applying Pesticides Correctly
.
a
Air purifying respirator with the appropriate cartridge for dry, aqueous liquid or mist, organic
liquid or vapor.
