personal protective equipments

Poisoning & safety measures : 

2009م أ0معاوية ابراهيم Poisoning & safety measures Protective Clothing and Equipments. Univ. of Gezira. Sudan Faculty of Agric. Sci. Dept. pesticides & Toxicology Ust. Moawya I. Y.

Read the Pesticide Label : 

2009م أ0معاوية ابراهيم Read the Pesticide Label Be sure to read the label before mixing or applying any pesticide. The label indicates the risks for different kinds of exposure. For example, a pesticide label might read: "Poisonous if swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin. Rapidly absorbed through the skin and eyes." Pesticide labels also state the personal protective equipment applicators must wear to prevent pesticide exposure. Therefore, always check the pesticide label for the most up to date requirements for personal protective equipments.

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Use Personal Protective Equipment : 

2009م أ0معاوية ابراهيم Use Personal Protective Equipment Using personal protective equipment reduces exposure and thus reduces risks to the pesticide applicator. The type of personal protective equipment needed depends on the toxicity of the pesticide being used, the formulation (e.g. liquid, wettable powder or granules), and activity (e.g. loading and mixing or spraying). Always follow the requirements on the product label for protective equipments. Always wear coveralls, waterproof boots, waterproof gloves, and a proper hat. Sometimes you will also need to wear eye or face protection, respirator, waterproof apron, waterproof pants and jacket. In general, the more toxic the pesticide, the greater the need for protective equipment.  Liquid formulations are often more hazardous to use than dry formulations. Granular or dust-free flowables are often safer than dusty powders during mixing and loading. Extra protection is always warranted while mixing or loading pesticides.Extra protection is also necessary when the application is being made in an enclosed area.

Personal Protective Equipment : 

2009م أ0معاوية ابراهيم Personal Protective Equipment Coveralls. waterproof boots. waterproof gloves. a proper hat Goggles Respirator.

Coveralls : 

2009م أ0معاوية ابراهيم Coveralls Wear long sleeved coveralls over full length pants and long-sleeved shirts. Make sure the coveralls are closed at the neckline and wrists. Remove your coveralls as soon as you have finished your pesticide activities. Remove them immediately if they become wet through with pesticide. Wear waterproof clothing if you might get wet during pesticide application.

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Gloves : 

2009م أ0معاوية ابراهيم Gloves Always wear gloves when handling pesticides. Many glove materials are available. Use unlined nitrile gloves unless the pesticide label recommends a different material. Do not use gloves made of leather, cloth, or natural rubber or gloves with cloth linings as these will absorb chemicals. Latex gloves, commonly used by medical personnel, do not provide adequate protection.

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2009م أ0معاوية ابراهيم Cont.. Make sure the gloves do not have holes or leaks. Keep your coverall sleeves over the gloves and fold down the tops of the gloves to make cuffs to keep the pesticide from running down the sleeves and into the glove Wash your gloves thoroughly with soap and hot water after each use before removing them.

Boots : 

2009م أ0معاوية ابراهيم Boots Wear waterproof, unlined knee-high boots of rubber or neoprene when you load, mix or apply pesticides. Wear your pant legs outside of your boots so the pesticide doesn't run into your boots. Do not wear boots made of leather or fabric. Wash the outside of your boots after each use.

Goggles and Face Shields : 

2009م أ0معاوية ابراهيم Goggles and Face Shields Pesticides are readily absorbed through the eyes and can cause eye injury.  Precautionary statements on the labels of pesticides with the signal words WARNING or DANGER generally indicate the use of eye protection. The effects of pesticides in the eyes can range from eye irritation to severe damage.

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2009م أ0معاوية ابراهيم Cont.. Face shields protect your face and eyes from direct splashes of pesticides. Always wear face shields when mixing and loading toxic pesticides for added protection. Face shields will not protect the eyes as well as goggles if you are exposed to spray mist. Wash goggles and face shields with warm, soapy water immediately after use and store in a clean, dry place.

Proper Hat : 

2009م أ0معاوية ابراهيم Proper Hat If there is a risk of exposure to pesticides by splashing or drift, wear a wide-brimmed, rubber rain hat.  Some spray suits have attached hoods which protect your head and neck area. Do not wear baseball caps, fabric hats, straw hats or hats with leather or cloth inner bands as these will absorb and retain pesticides. Wash waterproof hat in warm, soapy water immediately after use and store in a clean, dry place.

Apron : 

2009م أ0معاوية ابراهيم Apron Wear a waterproof apron when you pour and mix concentrated pesticides to protect yourself from splashes. The apron is not necessary if you are wearing a waterproof spray suit. Regular coveralls do not provide sufficient protection if you spill or splash toxic pesticides.

Respirators (Protect your Lungs ) : 

2009م أ0معاوية ابراهيم Respirators (Protect your Lungs ) Chemical Cartridge Respirators Wear a respirator when the label says to wear one; or when the label says to avoid inhalation of dust, vapour, or spray mist; or if there is a danger poison symbol on the label; or if you are applying pesticides in an enclosed space, such as a greenhouse. The type of respirator an applicator uses will be determined by the type and toxicity of the pesticide, application site and other factors.

Wash Up & Clean Protective Equipment : 

2009م أ0معاوية ابراهيم Wash Up & Clean Protective Equipment Wash your hands and face often when working with pesticides. Keep soap and water with you wherever you are working. Never smoke, eat, drink or use the toilet after handling pesticides without first washing your hands.

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2009م أ0معاوية ابراهيم Cont.. Protective clothing will retain pesticide residue after use. Handle your clothing carefully to prevent contamination during clean-up. Follow these steps: Wash your gloves thoroughly before removing them. Then remove your clothes and the remainder of your protective equipment with the gloves still on. If this is too awkward, you can wear surgical gloves underneath your regular gloves. Put your coveralls in a plastic bag until you launder them. Wash your goggles, hats, boots, gloves, and rubberized aprons in warm, soapy water, and store them in a cool, dry place, away from pesticides and spray equipment. Wash your respirator according to the instructions given above. Carefully remove your gloves and wash them or discard them in a plastic bag along with the rinsed pesticide containers. Shower with lots of soap as soon as possible and before changing into clean clothes.

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2009م أ0معاوية ابراهيم Take care!. Don’t forget your protective clothing.