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Protective Farm Clothingheadline bar HOME   Protective Farm Clothing Advice on What and When to Wear protective clothing and other Safety TipsWear protective clothing when applying pesticidesApril through JulyKeep all shields on power off and take off parts and other moving parts in placeApril through June and September through NovemberWear tight clothing and look for ticks after workMay through SeptemberWear sunscreen on exposed skin with at least a protective factor of 15, especially in the summerApril through JuneWear steel toed shoes with non-slip solesAll growing seasonUse earplugs or ear protective devices when aound noisy equipmentAll growing seasonUse sunglasses with appropriate UV protectionAll growing seasonUse earplugs or ear protective devices when aound noisy equipmentAll growing seasonUse respirators in conditions of high dust potential (blowing soils, pesticides, fertilizersApril through SeptemberMake sure all flammable devices are properly kept in appropriate containers and stored in appropriate locationAll growing seasonBe sure pant legs are tucked in or kept tight to prevent catching on machinery and reducing problems with ticks.All growing seasonUse protective eyewear when handling pesticides or when other eye injuring situations occurAll growing seasonINTERPRETATION OF PESTICIDE LABEL STATEMENTS.Label StatementAcceptable PPELabel StatementAcceptable PPELong-sleeved shirt and long pantsLong-sleeved shirt and long pants, or Woven or non-woven coverall, or Plastic, or other barrier- coated coverall, or Rubber or plastic suitChemical-resistant glovesBarrier-laminate gloves, orOther gloves that glove selection charts or guidance documents indicate are chemical-resistant to the pesticide for the period of time required to perform the taskCoverall worn over short-sleeved shirt and short pantsCoverall worn over short- sleeved shirt and short pants, orCoverall worn over long- sleeved shirt and long pants, orCoverall worn over an- other coverall, orPlastic, or other barrier- coated coverall, orRubber or plastic suitChemical-resistant gloves such as butyl or nitrileButyl gloves, orNitrile gloves, orOther gloves that glove selection charts or guidance documents indicate are chemical-resistant to the pesticide for the period of time required to perform the taskCoverall worn over long- sleeved shirt and long pantsCoverall worn over long- sleeved shirt and long pants, orCoverall worn over an- other coverall, orPlastic, or other barrier- coated coverall, orRubber or plastic suitShoesLeather, canvas, or fabric shoes, orChemical-resistant shoes, orChemical-resistant boots, orChemical-resistant shoe coverings (booties)Chemical-resistant apron worn over coverall or over long- sleeved shirt and long pantsChemical-resistant apron worn over coverall or long-sleeved shirt and long pants, orPlastic, or other barrier- coated coverall, orRubber or plastic suitChemical-resistant footwear Chemical-resistant bootsChemical-resistant shoes, Chemical-resistant boots, orChemical-resistant shoe coverings (booties) Chemical-resistant bootsChemical-resistant protective suitPlastic-or other barrier- coated coveralls, orRubber or plastic suitChemical-resistant hood or wide-brimmed hatRubber or plastic coated safari-style hat, orRubber or plastic coated firefighter-style hat, or Plastic, or other barrier coated hood, orRubber or plastic hood, or Full hood or helmet that is part of some respiratorsWaterproof glovesAny rubber or plasticgloves sturdy enough to remain intact throughout the task being performedSource: Personal Protective Equipment Guide. Coveralls,Gloves, and other Skin Protectants. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service


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