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Selection, use and laundering

Clothing and protective equipment for agricultural chemical application. Selection, use and laundering. 3) Mouth. 2) Lungs. 1) Skin. Chemicals enter the body by three routes:. 2. Body areas that absorb chemicals quickly. Head Underarms Groin. 3. Why be concerned?.

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Selection, use and laundering

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  1. Clothing and protective equipment for agricultural chemical application Selection, use and laundering

  2. 3) Mouth 2) Lungs 1) Skin Chemicals enter the bodyby three routes: 2

  3. Body areasthat absorb chemicals quickly Head Underarms Groin 3

  4. Why be concerned? Immediate effects: • dizziness • headache • vision and balance problems • difficulty breathing • tremors • nausea, cramps and diarrhea 4

  5. Why be concerned? Long term effects: Pesticide exposure may increase your risk of…. • Cancer • Birth defects • Genetic mutations • Sterility 5

  6. 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 6

  7. Clothing and protective equipment for mixing and spraying chemicals 7

  8. What to wear when spraying chemicals • coveralls • boots • hat • gloves 8

  9. Have one or two sets of clothing that are used only for spraying Discard them after spraying season 9

  10. What to wear when mixing chemicals As well as coveralls, boots, hat and gloves, you need: • goggles • respirator • apron 10

  11. Chemical cartridge respirator 11

  12. Care of chemical contaminated clothing and equipment • Pre-laundering • Laundering • Care of equipment 12

  13. Before Laundering Empty cuffs Empty pockets 13

  14. Isolate contaminated clothing • Use garbage bags for temporary storage 14

  15. Handlingchemical contaminated clothing • Protect yourself - wear unlined chemical- resistant gloves 15

  16. Pre-treat • Pre-treat soiled areas with a stain remover 16

  17. Pre-soak • Pre-soak all chemical contaminated clothing 17

  18. Key points before laundering • empty cuffs and pockets • use garbage bags for storage • use unlined chemical resistant gloves • pre-treat • pre-soak 18

  19. Launderingchemical contaminated clothing • Wash clothes separately from regular laundry 19

  20. Place clothesloosely in washing machine 20

  21. Use HOT water settingand FULL water level 21

  22. Choose a heavy-duty detergent Use up to11/2times the recommended amount 22

  23. Use a laundry booster 23

  24. Thoroughly line dry clothing 24

  25. Discard all clothing used for spraying chemicals afterspraying season 25

  26. 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 26

  27. Care of protective equipment • Wash equipment in hot soapy water daily • Use a soft brush and wear chemical resistant gloves 27

  28. PUTTING 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 28

  29. Centre for Agricultural Medicine, University of Saskatchewan Canadian Coalition for Agricultural Safety and Rural Health Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada PROGRAM PARTNERS 29

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