Selection, use and launderingSelection, use and laundering
Clothing and protective equipment for Clothing and protective equipment for agricultural chemical applicationagricultural chemical application
Chemicals enter the bodyChemicals enter the bodyby three routes:by three routes:
2) Lungs
1) Skin
3) Mouth
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Body areasBody areasthat absorb chemicals quicklythat absorb chemicals quickly
Head
Underarms
Groin
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Why be concerned?Why be concerned?
Immediate effects: dizziness headache vision and balance problems difficulty breathing tremors nausea, cramps and diarrhea
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Why be concerned?Why be concerned?
Long term effects:Pesticide exposure may increaseyour risk of…. Cancer Birth defects Genetic mutations Sterility
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Get the facts . . .Get the facts . . .
Product label and MSDS outline: potential health effects handling and storage
instructions safe work practices procedures for spills
and leaks disposal guidelines
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Clothing and protective equipment Clothing and protective equipment for mixing and spraying chemicalsfor mixing and spraying chemicals
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What to wear when What to wear when spraying chemicalschemicals coveralls boots hat gloves
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Have one or two sets of clothing Have one or two sets of clothing that are used only for sprayingthat are used only for spraying
Discard them after spraying season9
What to wear when What to wear when mixing chemicalschemicals
As well as coveralls, boots, hat and gloves, you need:
goggles respirator apron
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Chemical cartridge respiratorChemical cartridge respirator
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Care of chemical contaminated Care of chemical contaminated clothing and equipmentclothing and equipment Pre-laundering Laundering Care of equipment
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Before LaunderingBefore Laundering
Empty cuffs Empty pockets13
Isolate contaminated clothingIsolate contaminated clothing
Use garbage bags for temporary storage
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HandlingHandlingchemical contaminated clothingchemical contaminated clothing Protect yourself - wear unlined
chemical-resistantgloves
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Pre-treatPre-treat
Pre-treat soiled areas with a stain remover
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Pre-soakPre-soak
Pre-soak all chemical contaminated clothing
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Key points before launderingKey points before laundering
empty cuffs and pockets use garbage bags for storage use unlined chemical resistant gloves pre-treat pre-soak
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LaunderingLaunderingchemical contaminated clothingchemical contaminated clothing Wash clothes separately from
regularlaundry
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Place clothesPlace clothesloosely in washing machineloosely in washing machine
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Use Use HOTHOT water setting water settingand and FULLFULL water level water level
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Choose a heavy-duty detergentChoose a heavy-duty detergent
Use up to 11/2 times the recommended amount
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Use a laundry boosterUse a laundry booster
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Thoroughly line dry clothingThoroughly line dry clothing
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Discard all clothing used for Discard all clothing used for spraying chemicals afterspraying chemicals afterspraying seasonspraying season
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Key points when laundering:Key points when laundering:
Wash clothes separately Arrange clothes loosely Use HOT water and FULL water level Use heavy duty detergent Use a laundry booster Line dry clothing Discard clothing after spraying
season
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Care of protective equipmentCare of protective equipment
Wash equipment in hot soapy water daily
Use a soft brush and wear chemical resistant gloves
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PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHERPUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER
Check label and MSDS Wear the appropriate gear Discard saturated garments Launder clothing daily Wash equipment daily Discard clothing after spraying season
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PROGRAM PARTNERSPROGRAM PARTNERS
Centre for Agricultural Medicine, University of Saskatchewan
Canadian Coalition for Agricultural Safety and Rural Health
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Canadian Coalition forAgricultural Safety and Rural Health
Coalition canadienne pour la sécuritéagricole et la santé rurale
