PPE: Gloves Juanita Popenoe, PhD. UF/IFAS Extension Lake County jpopenoe@ufl.edu
Chat Question True/False - Do you think all gloves are similar?
Which Gloves to Choose? • Gloves made of various materials • Each label specifies which gloves should be used • EPA provides a chemical resistance category Photos from Gemplers.com
EPA Chemical Resistance Category Selection HIGH: Highly chemical- resistant. Clean or replace PPE at end of each day’s work period. Rinse off pesticides at rest breaks. MODERATE: Moderately chemical-resistant. Clean or replace PPE within an hour or two of contact. SLIGHT: Slightly chemical-resistant. Clean or replace PPE within 10 minutes of contact. NONE: No chemical-resistance. Do not wear this type of material as PPE when contact is possible.
SDS information
SDS information
EPA Chemical Resistance Category Selection HIGH: Highly chemical- resistant. Clean or replace PPE at end of each day’s work period. Rinse off pesticides at rest breaks. MODERATE: Moderately chemical-resistant. Clean or replace PPE within an hour or two of contact. SLIGHT: Slightly chemical-resistant. Clean or replace PPE within 10 minutes of contact. NONE: No chemical-resistance. Do not wear this type of material as PPE when contact is possible.
PPE: Respirators Juanita Popenoe, PhD. UF/IFAS Extension Lake County jpopenoe@ufl.edu
RESPIRATORS • Must have medical evaluation before using • If tight fitting respirator must have fit test before use
Medical Evaluation • Questions that can be answered online with various companies for fee • Based on online responses, may require you to physically visit a doctor • www.osha.gov › Publications › OSHA3789info
Respirator Fit Test Qualitative or Quantitative
Types of Respirators
Chat Question: How do you choose your gloves? A. What is on the label/SDS B. What is on the EPA chemical resistance chart C. What your friend recommends D. What you have always used
Questions? Juanita Popenoe jpopenoe@ufl.edu
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