Personal protective equipment and clothing
When selecting and maintaining personal protective equipment and clothing:
- Read the MSDS to determine if the clothing is suitable for the chemical and the chemical concentration.
- Make sure the clothing fits properly, is comfortable and easy to put on and remove.
- Choose an appropriate respirator for a wearer with facial hair.
- Keep all items of protective clothing clean and in working order.
- Wash hats, boots, gloves, overalls, aprons and visors or goggles at the end of each day or after each spray operation.
- Overalls should be laundered in hot water, separately from the household domestic wash. Wash all other items in warm water and soap, rinsing well.
- Check gloves carefully for tiny (pinpoint) holes. Fill gloves with water and squeeze, discard glove if holes are evident.
- Keep eye goggles clean, especially if they have a head band. The head band is often made of material that absorbs pesticides and is in contact with the forehead, one of the most absorptive areas of the body.
- Keep contaminated clothing and equipment in a box, not loose in your vehicle. Keep a spare set of clean protective clothing in your vehicle.
- After use, remove filters and set aside.
- Wash respirators in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
- Store respirator in a sealed plastic bag or box away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures.
- Wipe the outside surface of respirator filters with a damp cloth, but do not allow water to enter the filter.
- Clean and store filters in a sealed container or a plastic bag to maximise their useful life.
- Periodically check the one-way valves on your respirator to make sure that they are still soft, pliable and functional.
- Check that the face piece of the respirator has not deteriorated. It should be soft and comfortable and should maintain a good face seal.
- Ensure that filters are changed and used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.
- Dust filters must be replaced if breathing becomes difficult.
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