Introduction

Personal protective equipment(PPE) consists of clothing that is used to protect the human body

from contact with herbicides and their residues. Herbicide labels may also list minimum PPE that

is required to handle that particular compound. Labels may also list different PPEs for different

activities, e.g. one set for mixing and loading and another set for applying the herbicide.

Objective

To identify and explain the functions of PPEs.

Material

Gloves, boots, goggles or face shield, respirator and Tyvek suit or apron

Results

goggles

respirator

gloves

apron

boots

Goggles- to protect the eyes and face against splashes when pouring, mixing, loading,

spraying of tall crops

Respirator- to prevent inhalation of herbicides during pouring, mixing, loading and

spraying

Gloves- to avoid the hand from herbicides

Apron- prevent the herbicides from the body and clothes

Boots- to prevent the leg parts from the herbicides and bring safety during the activity.