Safe Use of Pesticides (ILO, 1985, 52 p.): III. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, EQUIPMENT AND HYGIENE: 2. Typical protective clothing and equipment: 2.1 Head protection

Safe Use of Pesticides (ILO, 1985, 52 p.)

III. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, EQUIPMENT AND HYGIENE

2. Typical protective clothing and equipment

		(introduction...)
		2.1 Head protection
		2.2 Eye and face protection
		2.3 Respiratory protective equipment
		2.4 Gloves
		2.5 Footwear

2.1 Head protection

Head protection, in the form of a hard hat, will ensure safety against falling objects such as packages, drums, etc. and, to some extent, against accidental pesticide splashes. The hard hat should be made of integral plastic, glass-reinforced plastic or aluminium alloy, and have a shell with adequate impact strength and suitable ventilation holes. The headband cradle should be adjustable. Hats should be cleaned at the end of each work shift. For better protection against splashes, mists and vapour, use should be made of hoods of a suitable material combined with respiratory protective equipment.