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Use personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriate for the pesticide in use.
Pesticides, herbicides, and other pest control products vary widely in their toxicity. They can be severely irritating or corrosive to the skin or even cause death. Some are also readily absorbed through intact skin.
Many pesticides are handled as powders that can form airborne dust and may be inhaled. Other pest control products may be sprayed and form mists in the air. Some formulations contain volatile solvents that can evaporate forming a vapour that may be hazardous above certain airborne concentrations.
Therefore, it is very important to follow the manufacturer's guidelines regarding the personal protective equipment and clothing that should be used when handling a pesticide. Refer to the OSH Answers document Designing an Effective Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Program for further information.
Please see the OSH Answers series on Pesticides for more information about how to work safely with pesticides, first aid, labels, re-entry time, etc.
There are many tips in other Landscaping OSH Answers documents.
Tips for all PPE
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