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SAFETY
SAFETY Boom Sprayer 9500 / 9600 Page 35
Chemical Safety
Personal Protection
To reduce or eliminate contact with
chemicals, it is necessary to wear adequate
protective clothing, respirators, boots,
goggles, and gloves.
Respirators
- Protection against inhalation
(but no skin contact) is provided quite
economically when using face mask
respirators. Choose a mask that will fit your
face and check with the manufacturer about
the details of filters and chemical cartridges
used in the respirator model. Note that full-
and half-face masks cannot be worn
securely by those with beards, whiskers,
sideburns, and moustaches. Instructions on
the operational life and performance of filters
and cartridges generally accompany the
products. However, when carrying out spray
operations, it is wise to change the filters
each day, and the cartridges should be
replaced when chemical odor is noticed.
Wash the face mask with warm water and
soap before installing a new cartridge and
filter. Do not store cartridges and filters in the
chemical storage area as they can absorb
the chemical even when not in use.
Goggles - When a full mask is not worn, the
use of protective goggles is necessary and is
recommended to protect the eyes from
pesticide vapor, solids, and accidental
splashes particularly. Safety supply
companies offer a range of goggles. Many
goggles are resistant to chemicals, some
have specially treated lenses to reduce
fogging, and others have anti-fogging
ventilation. Prescription-type glasses are
also available to which side shields can be
attached.
Gloves
- Non-absorbent gloves should be
worn at all times when handling, mixing, and
applying pesticides. Neoprene has been
found to be superior to rubber in resisting the
penetration of pesticides. Other factors to be
considered in selecting suitable gloves
include sense of touch, wet grip, and cut and
abrasion resistance. Gloves should not have
fabric wristbands or lining and should fit
properly. Always wash the glove inside and
out after use. Leather gloves are not suitable.
Footwear - Non-absorbent footwear should
be worn when applying pesticides. It is
suggested that the most suitable boot is one
that is knee length, acid and solvent
resistant, and ribbed to prevent slippage.
Neoprene is considered superior to rubber.
Leather boots are not suitable.
Clothing - For general protection, coveralls
should be worn along with gloves and a hat
to minimize the hazard of the skin absorbing
pesticides. Clothing should be changed and
washed regularly following spraying. You can
now purchase disposable clothing that
provides protection against exposure
resulting from pesticide drift, splashing, or
spills. These garments (overalls, shirts and
pants, head cover, and aprons) are light
weight and cooler than rubber articles.
Protective equipment and clothing are
available from safety supply companies.
Never use leather garments (e.g., jackets,
gloves, or shoes) during the handling or
application of pesticides. Leather can absorb
chemicals, and it is very difficult to
decontaminate leather articles.
Dilution
Pest control is dependent upon the
application of minute amounts of a toxic
substance. This process starts with the
proper mixing of the toxic material with water.
It is very important that the operator reads
the mixing and dilution instructions on the
chemical container before starting. Combine
the chemical and water in the proportions
recommended on the container only.
Improper mixing can damage the crops or
not affect the pests.