| Apron | |
| Face shield | Face shields are easy and comfortable to wear and extremely efficient protecting eyes and face against splashes. |
| Safety glasses | Safety glasses are protective eyewear offering impact protection of eyes but no of face. They can be used as alternative to face shield when there is a lower risk of splashing, for example in induction hopper systems or applying the product. |
| Gloves | The use of gloves is critical when handling pesticides. |
| Hat | The hat should be a wide brimmed hat or hood. The hat must be washed regularly! |
| Mask | There are two different types of masks that can be used when label doesn´t indicate a specific one: |
| PPE Coverall | Where PPE is requested in Europe on the label to handle pesticides garments requireclassification as Personal Protective Equipment (Category III) with chemical protective properties. The protection is translated in Types 1 to 6, according the level of protection towards characteristics of chemical agent. There are various versions of protective coveralls that can be used when working with pesticides, being some of them disposable and others reusable. Single use coverall Type 4 Sprays - EN 14605; Type 6 Light sprays, low-volume splashes - EN 13034; Multiple use coverall Type 4 Sprays - EN 14605; Type 6 Light sprays, low-volume splashes - EN 13034; ISO 27065:2011: Protective clothing — Performance requirements for protective clothing worn by operators applying liquid pesticides; Germany: DIN 32781: Protective clothing — Protective suits against pesticides. Multiple use coverall must be washed after use. In some circumstances it is recommended the use of water proof coveralls. Such coveralls should always fulfil the following requirements: - Must be certified - Be completely watertight - Have elastic in cuffs and trouser legs; - Have a hood; - Have an overlap over the zips. |
| Rubber boots | Boots must be liquid-proof and chemical-resistant. Boots of polyurethane, neoprene rubber or butyl rubber meet these requirements |
| Working coverall |
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