Agriculture Reference
In-Depth Information
4.
Provide handlers a pesticide-free area for
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storing personal clothing not in use
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putting on PPE at start of task
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taking off PPE at end of task.
5. Do not allow used PPE to be worn home or taken home.
Care of PPE:
1.
Store and wash used PPE separately from other clothing and laundry.
2. If PPE will be reused, clean it before each day of reuse, according to the
instructions from the PPE manufacturer unless the pesticide labeling specifies
other requirements. If there are no other instructions, wash in detergent and
hot water.
3.
Dry the clean PPE before storing.
4. Store clean PPE away from other clothing and away from pesticide areas.
Replacing Respirator Purifying Elements:
1. Replace dust/mist filters:
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when breathing becomes difficult
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when filter is damaged or torn
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when respirator label or pesticide label requires (whichever is shorter)
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at the end of day's work period, in the absence of any other
instructions or indications.
2.
Replace vapor-removing cartridges/canisters:
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when odor/taste/irritation is noticed
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when respirator label or pesticide label requires (whichever is shorter)
at the end of day's work period, in the absence of any other
instructions or indications.
Disposal of PPE:
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1. Discard coveralls and other absorbent materials that are heavily
contaminated with undiluted pesticide having a DANGER or WARNING
signal word.
2. Follow federal, state, and local laws when disposing of PPE that cannot
be cleaned correctly.
Instructions for People Who Clean PPE:
1.
Inform people who clean or launder PPE:
