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Define the potential hazard, considering the need for protection from
chemicals as well as from impact from flying objects.
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Compare the potential hazards with the performance capabilities of
various eye and face protective equipment.
•
Make a judgement in selection of the appropriate protective equip-
ment so that the protection is greater than the estimated hazard.
•
Fit the user with the protective device, taking extra care to ensure that
an adequate seal exists between the goggle and the wearer's face to
prevent any pesticide from entering.
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Give instructions on care and use of the equipment.
Table 6.8
lists the types of eye protection that satisfies eyewear require-
ments on pesticide labels.
Table 6.8
Selection guidance for eye and face protection.
Label Requirement
Acceptable Eye Protection
Protective eyewear
Safety glasses with brow, front, and temple protection, face
shield, goggles, or full-face respirator
Goggles
Goggles, or full-face respirator
Full-face respirator
Full-face respirator
E.
PPE SELECTION AND USE
1.
Introduction
The process of selecting and using chemical-resistant PPE encompasses
multiple steps and decision points, starting with a definition of the hazard and
ending with the disposal of used PPE.
Figures 6.11
and
6.12
picture assorted
PPE.
Briefly, those persons responsible for the health of a pesticide handler
must:
•
Define the potential threat in terms of the toxicity of the pesticide to
be handled and the conditions under which it will be handled (i.e., the
exposure scenario).
•
On the basis of the threat, establish the level of protection that is re-
quired.
•
Select items of PPE that combine to meet the requirements for the
level of protection. The selection process must take into account the
effectiveness and costs
of the available clothing.
