The full-face shield or the respirator are excellent pieces for keeping chemical splashes out of the mouth. Soap and water are among the best preventers of oral exposure to a chemical poisoning. Always wash your hands with hot, soapy water before you eat, drink, or smoke, and never wipe your mouth or face while you are working with chemicals. Laundering Work Clothes After working with an agricultural chemical, do not go home wearing the same clothes you wore during your work day. Do not contaminate other members of your family with clothing that may contain some dried chemicals.
Small children love to get hugs, but young skin is especially sensitive.
If at all possible, shower before going home and put on a clean set of clothes. Also, have your work clothes washed separately from the rest of the family's laundry. Presoak work clothes with a little bleach or baking soda. The clothes need at least one hot water cycle, then line-dried. This helps keep the dryer from being contaminated and allows the sun to break down any remaining chemicals in the fabric.