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PPE For ALL
• PPE Coveralls; Aprons;
Gloves; Hats; Boots;
Goggles; Face Shields
Respiratory Protection &
Devices

PPE FOR ALL
• Protective Clothing and Personal
Protective Equipment
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• The type of protective clothing and
equipment needed depends on the
job being done and the type of
chemical being used. READ THE LABEL
on the pesticide container carefully
and follow all directions concerning
necessary protective clothing and
equipment.

PPE FOR ALL
• Protective Clothing and Personal
Protective Equipment
• Applying and disposing of the
pesticide. In some cases, special
equipment may be required, such as
a self-contained air system when
using fumigants. In many cases, the
handler is required to wear a
chemical-resistant apron while
mixing, loading, or disposing of a
product, in addition to the required
personal protective equipment (PPE)
designated for the applicator.

FOR YOUR SAFETY, PROTECTION &
KNOWLEDGE
• Recommended Clothing:
• The minimum protective clothing recommended by the United
States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the National Agricultural
Chemical Dealers Association (NACA), and the Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) when handling dilute (mixed) pesticides
includes a long-sleeved shirt, long pants, underwear, chemically
resistant gloves, socks, and shoes (boots). When handling
concentrates, particularly pesticides with DANGER or WARNING
labels, a face shield, goggles, or respirator (full face and eye
protection), chemical resistant apron, and chemical resistant boots
are necessary.

KNOWLEDGE
• Required PPE that must be worn during each stage of
handling and using the pesticide (mixing, loading,
applying, repairing, clean-up, disposal).
• Read the label.

FOR YOUR SAFETY, PROTECTION & KNOWLEDGE
• Coveralls Cotton coveralls over regular work clothing are
helpful protection when applying and/or handling
pesticides. Sleeves should reach the wrist and the pant legs
should reach the ankle. Coveralls should be closed (e.g. buttoned
or zipped) in the front. They must be laundered after every
wearing and should be replaced annually to prevent pesticide
carry-over in the clothing from one season to the next.
• When wearing gloves and boots with coveralls, the garments are
to be worn outside (over) the gloves and boots. This prevents
pesticides from getting into the gloves or boots. Disposable
coveralls, such as regular Tyvek® or Polylaminated Tyvek®
(polyethylene coated), are suitable for handling granular or
powdered formulations and less toxic liquid pesticides.

KNOWLEDGE
• They also can be worn over other work clothing, and offer
protection similar to cotton coveralls, but are water
resistant. Tyvek® coated with Saranex 23P® offers better
protection for handling undiluted and highly toxic pesticides,
but does not "breathe." In some weather conditions, they must
be used with discretion to avoid heat exhaustion.
• Disposable coveralls are relatively inexpensive, so for many
situations they are a good safety investment. Disposable
coveralls are durable, but cannot be effectively decontaminated
and should be disposed of in the same way as empty pesticide
containers or hazardous waste.

•
If coveralls are not warn, long-sleeved shirts and long pants made of a
closely woven fabric are a must when handling pesticides. The sleeves
should reach the wrist and the pant legs should reach the ankle. The
shirt should be closed (e.g. buttoned or zipped) in the front. If a shirt is
worn outside the pants, it should reach below the top of the pants.
Both the shirt and pants should be cleaned daily and should not have
any holes in them. Same as with coveralls, when wearing gloves and
boots with long-sleeved shirts and long pants, the garments are to be
worn outside (over) the gloves and the boots preventing pesticides
from getting into the gloves and boots. Always follow label directions
for laundering work clothing.
This Photo by Unknown author is licensed under CC
BY-NC.

KNOWLEDGE
•
Aprons When handling pesticide concentrates a liquid proof
chemical resistant apron should be worn. Aprons should
cover the body from the chest to the boots. Read the label
to see if a chemical resistant apron is required.
This Photo by Unknown author is
licensed under CC BY-SA-NC.

•
Gloves have been shown to reduce pesticide contamination of skin
if properly maintained and replaced frequently. Hands should always
be protected when working with pesticides. A USDA study showed
that applicators handling concentrated pesticides received 85 percent
of their pesticide exposure on their hands. When handling
concentrated or highly toxic pesticides, wear gloves made of
neoprene, nitrile or butyl rubber. For most pesticides, nitrile gloves or
natural rubber gloves provide the best protection. Always follow the
label recommendation.

FOR YOUR
SAFETY,
PROTECTION &
KNOWLEDGE
•The label may require a specific kind of
glove to be worn. Gloves should not be
lined with a fabric. The lining is hard to
clean if a chemical gets on it. Do not
wear cotton or leather gloves.
•They absorb the pesticide, which
provide a continuous source of exposure,
and can be more hazardous than
wearing no gloves at all.

• Gloves with a “wristband” should never be
worn. Gloves can get contaminated on the
inside, and the moist warm conditions there
may foster pesticide absorption into the skin.
• To avoid this problem, discard or clean gloves
often. Before removing gloves, rinse them with
water and detergent to prevent contaminating
hands.

KNOWLEDGE
• Hat Wear something to protect the
head. A wide-brimmed, waterproof hats
will protect neck, eyes, mouth, and
face. It should not have a cloth or leather
sweatband, or other porous materials
that may absorb pesticides; these
sweatbands are hard to clean if chemicals
get on them. Webbed, mesh, baseball
caps, or similar headgear should not be
used. One of the best hats is the plastic
"hard hat" with a plastic sweatband.

FOR YOUR SAFETY, PROTECTION
& KNOWLEDGE
•Boots As stated above in the gloves section, it is a good idea to
wear unlined rubber or neoprene boots.
• Leather and canvas shoes/boots absorb and hold pesticides which
in turn provide a constant source of skin exposure.
• Wash boots daily and dry thoroughly inside and outside to remove
any pesticide residue.
• Pants or overalls should be worn outside of boots to prevent
pesticides from getting inside them.

FOR YOUR SAFETY,
PROTECTION &
KNOWLEDGE
• Wear Goggles or a face shield when there is any
chance of getting pesticides in the eyes, or anytime
the label requires their use. These should
completely cover the eyes. Exposure is likely when
handling mists, dusts, liquid concentrates, or
pressurized equipment. Tight fitting goggles with
anti-fog lenses and indirect venting are best. Many
goggles have headbands that are made of materials
that readily absorb chemicals.

FOR YOUR SAFETY,
PROTECTION &
KNOWLEDGE
• It is recommended that these headbands
be replaced with ones made of
nonabsorbent materials (see section on
hats for recommendations). Wash goggles
or face shield with detergent and water at
least once a day. Store in a plastic bag away
from pesticides to avoid contamination.
Glasses and sunglasses with or without side
guards should never be used as eye
protection against pesticides.

OSHA
1910.134(c)
Respiratory
protection
program.
• This paragraph requires the employer to
develop and implement a written
respiratory protection program with
required worksite-specific procedures and
elements for required respirator use. The
program must be administered by a suitably
trained program administrator. In addition,
certain program elements may be required
for voluntary use to prevent potential
hazards associated with the use of the
respirator.

Respiratory Protective Devices
• Respirators provide protection against inhalation
exposure. Pesticides can be inhaled either as mists,
dusts, or vapors. The respiratory tract rapidly and
completely absorbs pesticides, and should be
protected. Wear an approved respiratory device
when directed by the label. Follow the label
instructions on respiratory protection.
• An applicator needs a respirator if exposed to a
pesticide for a long time, if the pesticide used is highly
toxic, or if working in an enclosed area. OSHA
requirements are constantly changing with respect to
respirators used in general industries, which includes
the occupation of pest control.

Respiratory Protective Devices
• A pest control operator is advised to contact OSHA periodically to
obtain the most recent requirements on respirators, or
periodically consult and read the Code of Federal Regulations
(CFR) Chapter 29 Part 1910.134. Depending on respirator usage
and company policies on respirator usage, applicators may want
to consult a physician before using a respirator. In some cases
where respirator usage is mandatory, a medical evaluation may be
necessary because some individuals may have physical problems
that may be aggravated by restricted airflow associated with
respirator usage. If respirator usage is required, the company will
have a written Respirator Protection Program with required work
site-specific procedures and elements.

Commonly Used Respirators
• Dust and Mist Respirators Dust and mist respirators are physical
filters which only protect against pesticide dusts and larger spray
droplets. They are not effective against fumigants and the many
pesticides which emit vapors.
• Chemical Cartridge Respirator Chemical cartridge respirators are
usually designed as a half-face mask which cover the nose and
mouth but not the eyes; therefore, eye protection is required when
using them. They have one or two cartridges attached to the face
piece. In the cartridge, the inhaled air comes through both a filter
pad and an absorbing material such as activated charcoal which
removes most of the pesticide vapors, gases and particles.

Commonly Used Respirators
Two commonly used types;
❑ Disposable
❑ Cartridge
They should not be used with
fumigant gases or in areas with
deficient oxygen levels.

Chemical Canister
Respirator (Gas Mask)
• Gas masks are normally designed
to cover the eyes, nose and
mouth. The canister is either attached
directly to the face piece or is worn on a
belt and is connected to the face piece
by a flexible hose.
• These respirators are to be worn when
applicators are exposed to a continuous
concentration of a toxic pesticide.

Chemical Canister Respirator
(Gas Mask)
• Normally, the canister has longer lasting
absorbent material and filters compared to a
cartridge respirator. Gas masks usually protect
the face better than cartridge types, but
neither kind provides protection when the
oxygen supply is low. Gas masks should not be
used where oxygen deficiency or high gas
concentrations may occur, such as in a
structure undergoing a fumigation.

Supplied Air Respirators
and Positive-pressure
Self Contained Breathing
Apparatus (SCBA)
•Supplied Air Respirators and Positive-pressure
•Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Supplied Air
Respirators and SCBA (not SCUBA) respirators, such as those
manufactured by Survivair, Ranger, Scott, or MSA, are used
primarily used in fumigation or where the oxygen supply is low.
• Both of these respirator types have full face masks and do not
require additional eye protection.

Selection of Respirators
• Specific types of cartridges and canisters protect against specific
chemical gases and vapors. Be sure to choose one to protect
against the pesticide being used. Use only those approved by the
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), or
the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA).
• An example or an organic vapor respirator for pesticide use would
be a “NIOSH-MSHA Approval No. TC-23C-860 issued to 3M, St.
Paul, Minnesota, USA.” All respirators, even dust masks, have
these approvals. Read the pesticide label and the respirator for
appropriate NIOSH-MSHA approval before using a pesticide which
requires the use of a respirator.

Selection of Respirators
• A respirator or mask should be fitted properly to the
face. Long sideburns, beard, or glasses may prevent
a good seal. Adjust headbands tightly enough to
obtain a good seal. Before using, read the
manufacturer's instructions on the use and care of
the respirator and its parts.
• The manufacturer's instructions will suggest
procedures to test for a proper seal. This may be
similar to the following inhalation/exhalation test.

Respirator
Maintenanc
e
• During heavy spraying, the filters in chemical
cartridge respirators should be changed at
least two times a day - more often if
breathing becomes difficult. Cartridges
should be changed after eight hours use, or
when the manufacturer recommends
replacement. If the applicator detects
pesticide odor or feels nose or throat
irritation, the applicator should leave the
work area immediately and change the
canister or cartridge.

Respirator
Maintenanc
e
• Filters and cartridges should be removed
after each use. Remember, once
cartridges have been removed from
their original wrapping they lose their
absorptive capacity rapidly. If
disposable respirators are used, follow
directions on the
package. Filters/cartridges on
disposable respirators are not
replaceable. Use a new respirator as
needed or recommended by the
manufacturer.

Respirator
Maintenanc
e
• The face piece on all types of respirators
(including disposable respirators) should be
washed with soap and water, rinsed, dried
with a clean cloth, and stored in a clean, dry
place away from pesticides after every use.
A tightly closed plastic bag works well for
storage. The useful life of a cartridge or
canister depends on the amount of
absorbent material, the concentration of
contaminants in the air, the breathing rate
of the wearer, and the temperature and
humidity.

Respirator
Maintenance
• As a general rule, a canister, cartridge, or disposable respirator should
never be reused even if used for just a few minutes. These filters are
easily replaced, but lungs are not. Remember— a disposable respirator
or cartridges should be changed:
• When the manufacturer recommends
• If breathing is troublesome
• If pesticide odors can be smelled
• If the last time it was used is unknown.

Storage of respirators
• Shall be in a compartment away
from pesticide materials
• Shall be in a protective container,
such as a sealable plastic bag or box.
This Photo by Unknown author is licensed under CC BY-SA-NC.

Definitions
• Respirator: A device designed to protect the wearer from inhalation of
hazardous atmospheres.
• Air purifying respirator: A respirator that removes contaminants from
the inhaled air stream. There are two major sub-categories of air
purifying respirator systems: Mechanical filter type, used to remove
particulates (dusts, mists, fogs, smokes and fumes) and chemical
cartridge type (absorption or adsorption or modification of gasses or
vapors). Some respirators combine both types of systems.

Definitions
• IDLH: Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health. Conditions that can
pose an immediate threat to life or health OR conditions that pose an
immediate threat of severe exposure to contaminants such as
carcinogens or neurotoxins which are likely to have adverse
cumulative or delayed effects on heath. All fumigant-confining
structures shall be considered IDLH until proven safe by appropriate
monitoring equipment.
• Atmosphere-supplying respirator: A respirator that supplies the
respirator user with breathing air from a source independent of the
ambient atmosphere. This includes supplied-air respirators (SAR) and
self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) units.

Definitions
• Atmosphere-supplying respirator: A respirator that supplies the
respirator user with breathing air from a source independent of the
ambient atmosphere. This includes supplied-air respirators (SAR) and
self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) units.
• Confidential reader: A person chosen by an employee required to wear
a respirator to read to him/her the Medical Evaluation Questionnaire
required under 3 CCR Section 6739 in a language primarily understood
by the employee. This includes, but is not limited to, a coworker, family
member, friend, or an independent translator provided by the
employer. The employer or the employer’s direct agent, such as a
supervisor, manager, foreman, or secretary, are not included and are
prohibited from being confidential readers.

Definitions
• Filter or air purifying element: A component used in respirators to remove
solid or liquid aerosols from the inspired air.
• Filtering facepiece (dust mask): A negative pressure particulate respirator
with a filter as an integral part of the facepiece or with the entire facepiece
composed of the filtering medium.
• Physician or other licensed health care professional (PLHCP): An individual
whose legally permitted scope of practice allows him or her to
independently provide, or be delegated the responsibility to provide, some
or all of the health care services required by these regulations. This can
include Physicians, (including Occupational Medicine Physicians), Doctors
of Osteopathy, Physician Assistants, Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners
and Occupational Health Nurses.

Definitions
• Qualitative fit test (QLFT): A pass/fail fit test to assess the adequacy
of respirator fit that relies on the individual's response to the test
agent.
• Quantitative fit test (QNFT): An assessment of the adequacy of
respirator fit by numerically measuring the amount of leakage into
the respirator.

Employees who are required to use respirators
must be trained such that they can demonstrate
knowledge of at least:
• Why the respirator is necessary and how improper fit, use, or
maintenance can compromise its protective effect.
• Limitations and capabilities of the respirator.
• Effective use in emergency situations.
• How to inspect, put on and remove, use and check the seals.
• Maintenance and storage.
• Recognition of medical signs and symptoms that may limit or prevent
effective use.

Practice demonstrations should include
• Inspecting, donning, wearing and removing the respirator.
• Adjusting the respirator to minimize discomfort to the wearer.
• Wearing during training for an adequate period time to ensure that
the wearer is familiar with the operational characteristics of the
respirator.
• Each respirator user will be retrained at least annually. Record of
training will be kept by the RPA.

Cleaning, Sanitizing and Storage
•Individual respirator users are responsible
for cleaning their own respirators.
Respirators will be cleaned when
appropriate. Cleaning will be done following
manufacturer’s recommendations as
described below.
•Respirator Safety
•Procedures for Cleaning Respirators.
•A. Remove filters, cartridges, or canisters.
Disassemble face pieces by removing
speaking diaphragms, demand and
pressure-demand valve assemblies, hoses,
or any components recommended by the
manufacturer. Discard or repair any
defective parts.

• B. Wash components in warm (43 deg. C [110 deg. F] maximum)
water with a mild detergent or with a cleaner recommended by the
manufacturer. A stiff bristle (not wire) brush may be used to facilitate
the removal of dirt.
• C. Rinse components thoroughly in clean, warm (43 deg. C [110 deg.
F] maximum), preferably running water. Drain.
• D. When the cleaner used does not contain a disinfecting agent,
respirator components should be immersed for two minutes in one of
the following:

• 1. Hypochlorite solution (50 ppm of chlorine) made by adding
approximately one milliliter of laundry bleach to one liter of water at
43 deg. C (110 deg. F); or,
• 2. Aqueous solution of iodine (50 ppm iodine) made by adding
approximately 0.8 milliliters of tincture of iodine (6-8 grams
ammonium and/or potassium iodide/100 cc of 45% alcohol) to one
liter of water at 43 deg. C (110 deg. F); or,
• 3. Other commercially available cleansers of equivalent disinfectant
quality when used as directed, if their use is recommended or
approved by the respirator manufacturer.

• Rinse components thoroughly in clean, warm (43 deg. C [110 deg. F]
maximum), preferably running water. Drain. The importance of
thorough rinsing cannot be overemphasized. Detergents or
disinfectants that dry on face pieces may result in dermatitis. In
addition, some disinfectants may cause deterioration of rubber or
corrosion of metal parts if not completely removed.
• Components should be hand-dried with a clean lint-free cloth or air-
dried.

• Reassemble face piece, replacing filters, cartridges, and canisters
where necessary.
• Test the respirator to ensure that all components work properly.
• These procedures shall be performed after each use or when the
device becomes contaminated.
• Respirators with changeable filters must be worn in any confined
spaces or when applying pesticides in confined spaces. Respirators
must be worn in attics during rodent inspections or decontamination.
Respirators must be worn when working with or applying dusts. Use
the correct filter for the requirements of the job.

• Cleaning of respirator daily:
• Wash in mild soap solution ( face piece only)
• Immerse in sanitary solution for two minutes, usually a chlorine
solution.
• Rinse thoroughly in clean, warm water
• Air dry
• Do Not wash filters or Cartridges

Repair and Maintenance
of respirators:
Pre-filters should be
replaced when breathing
becomes more difficult,
per manufacture’s
instructions.
Cartridges should be
replaced when wearer
begins to taste or smell
chemical being used
Only those filters and
cartridges designed for
the specific respirator
will be used.

• Single-use respirators will be properly disposed of in a company trash
container.
• After cleaning (and, if required, sanitizing), respirators will be stored in
disposable, resealable plastic bags. Respirators and their filters/cartridges
will be stored so that they are protected from sunlight, dust, chemical
contamination, moisture, and temperature extremes.
• Maintenance, Inspection and Repair.
• (Policy on maintenance, inspection and repair of respirators can be either
or both of the following).

• Individual respirator users are directed to perform routine maintenance and
inspection of respirators issued to them. The respirator user is directed to
identify and deliver to the RPA any respirator in need of repair/replacement.
Damaged or defective respirators will be properly disposed according to
company policy. The RPA will also make random inspections of the
respirators. For SCBA type, there will be a minimum inspection period of one
month. Respirator inspections will cover the following items:
• General condition of mask, straps, valves, air hoses (no cracks, tears, holes,
deformations, loss of elasticity).
• Filter elements (proper filter or cartridge), air tanks (full tanks), regulators,
low-pressure warning device.
• Hose clamps, gaskets (in place and properly seated)
• Mask cleanliness (no debris, especially on sealing surfaces)

Cleaning, Sanitizing and Storage & Use
• Employees with facial hair (heavy stubble, drooping mustache,
long sideburns, beards) that prevent a gas-tight seal shall not wear
respiratory protective equipment that requires a tight face to
face-piece seal for proper operation. Other types of non-face-
sealing respirators, if adequate for mitigating the hazard, may be
chosen.
• Cartridges, filters and filtering face-pieces will be discarded daily,
absent other information on the end-of-service-life indication
from the respiratory protection equipment manufacturer or
specific end-of-service-life information on the pesticide label.
• Air-purifying respirators shall not be worn when an oxygen-
deficient atmosphere (less than 19.5% oxygen) is known or
suspected, or in environments where high concentrations of air

Inhalation
Test
• Place the palm of the hands over the
cartridge assemblies or inhalation points and
inhale. If no air enters and the face-piece
collapses slightly, the respirator is properly
fitted and the exhalation valve is closing
property.
Exhalation Test Place the palm of the hand
or thumb over the exhalation valve guard
and press lightly. Exhale to cause a slight
pressure inside the face-piece. If no air
escapes, the face-piece is properly fitted and
the inhalation valves are closing correctly. If
air escapes, readjust the headbands.

• Qualitative Fit Testing
• Quantitative Fit Testing
• Positive/Negative Pressure User Seal-Check
• In all cases, the respirator wearer should select a respirator that feels
comfortable. If there are any doubts about the condition or integrity
of the respirator or filters, the respirator should be rejected.
• As required by 3 CCR Section 6739(e)(4), all fit testing is done in
accordance with the requirements found in Department of Industrial
Relations Title 8 CCR Section 5144, Appendix A.

Respirator Fit Test
• Qualitative Fit Testing: The following protocols are cited in regulation
3 CCR Section 6739(e)(4) as authorized to fit test respirators:
• For testing against organic vapors cartridges:
• Iso-amyl acetate test (“Banana oil”)
• For testing against particulate filters:
• Saccharin test
• Bitrex® test
• Irritant smoke test

Respirator Fit Test
• Positive Pressure User Seal-Check: This test will be conducted by
blocking the exhalation valve with the palm of the hand to prevent air
escaping from the mask. Do not press so hard on the exhalation valve
that the mask is moved from its proper face-fit position. A slight
positive pressure is then created in the mask by gently exhaling until
the facepiece starts to pull away from the face. If the mask does not
“balloon” up or otherwise pull away, there may be a leak in the mask
or in the face seal. However, if there is neither loss of pressure nor
outward leakage of air, the wearer and the respirator have passed
the positive pressure fit-check.

Respirator Fit Test
• Negative Pressure User Seal-Check: This test will be conducted by
blocking the air purifying element(s) with either the palm of each
hand or covering it with a plastic wrap. A negative pressure will be
created inside the facepiece by gently inhaling and holding the breath
for several seconds. The mask should collapse against the face and
remain in that position during the test. If the mask does not collapse
or otherwise tighten against the face, there may be a leak in the mask
or in the face seal. If there is no loss of vacuum or inward movement
of air, the wearer and the respirator have passed the negative
pressure fit-check.

Respirator Fit Test
•Caution!
• The positive/negative pressure user seal-checks are not considered
“fit-testing”. A qualitative or quantitative fit test must be performed
before a respirator can be assigned to a worker. Persons with facial
hair that interferes with the sealing surfaces of the respirator will be
recorded as unsatisfactory for respirator use without further testing.

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