Pesticide Safety – Part II

Pesticides can enter a person’s body through the _____________________________.

Gloves made of natural rubber______________________________________.

Waterproof gloves are not to be used with some __________________ since they increase the chance of dermal irritation or poisoning.

For overhead work, the glove cuffs should be turned _______________to trap any pesticide that runs down one’s arm.

Always wear protective clothing when handling, mixing or _________________ pesticides.

Under ___________ hazard conditions, minimal protective clothing includes long pants and a long-sleeved shirt made from a tightly woven cotton fabric.

An apron should be made of ____________________ material and be long enough to protect one’s clothing.

Leather or fabric shoes should ____________ be worn when handling pesticides.

Eye protection must be worn while mixing, ______________, adjusting, cleaning or repairing equipment contaminated with pesticides.

Cartridge respirators cannot be used for protection against __________________ or in atmospheres that pose an immediate threat to life or health.