Selection, use and laundering

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Selection, use and laundering
Clothing and protective equipment for
agricultural chemical application
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Chemicals enter the bodyby three routes
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Body areasthat absorb chemicals quickly

• Head
• Underarms
• Groin

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Why be concerned?

• Immediate effects
• dizziness
• headache
• vision and balance problems
• difficulty breathing
• tremors
• nausea, cramps and diarrhea

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Why be concerned?

• Long term effects
• Pesticide exposure may increase
• your risk of.
• Cancer
• Birth defects
• Genetic mutations
• Sterility

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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

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Clothing and protective equipment for mixing and
spraying chemicals
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What to wear when spraying chemicals

• coveralls
• boots
• hat
• gloves

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Have one or two sets of clothing that are used
only for spraying

• Discard them after spraying season

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What to wear when mixing chemicals

• As well as coveralls, boots, hat and
  gloves, you need
• goggles
• respirator
• apron

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Chemical cartridge respirator
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Care of chemical contaminated clothing and
equipment

• Pre-laundering
• Laundering
• Care of equipment

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Before Laundering

• Empty cuffs

Empty pockets
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Isolate contaminated clothing

• Use garbage bags for temporary storage

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Handlingchemical contaminated clothing

• Protect yourself - wear unlined chemical- resi
  stant gloves

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Pre-treat

• Pre-treat soiled areas with a stain remover

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Pre-soak

• Pre-soak all chemical contaminated clothing

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Key points before laundering

• empty cuffs and pockets
• use garbage bags for storage
• use unlined chemical resistant gloves
• pre-treat
• pre-soak

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Launderingchemical contaminated clothing

• Wash clothes separately from regular laundry

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Place clothesloosely in washing machine
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Use HOT water settingand FULL water level
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Choose a heavy-duty detergent

• Use up to 11/2 times the recommended amount

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Use a laundry booster
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Thoroughly line dry clothing
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Discard all clothing used for spraying chemicals
afterspraying season
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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

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Care of protective equipment

• Wash equipment in hot soapy water daily
• Use a soft brush and wear chemical resistant
  gloves

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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

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PROGRAM PARTNERS

• Centre for Agricultural Medicine,
• University of Saskatchewan
• Canadian Coalition for Agricultural Safety
• and Rural Health
• Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

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