Which work habit increases your risk of pesticide exposure?

Which work habit increases your risk of pesticide exposure?

• A. using fertilizer-pesticide combination products
• B. pulling a sprayer's hose over your shoulder after being in a treated area
• C. washing PPE after each use
• D. storing PPE in a clean area after use

Answer: (B)

Exposure rises when you bring contaminated equipment into contact with your body. Pulling the sprayer’s hose over your shoulder after being in a treated area allows pesticide residue on the hose and nozzle to transfer to your skin and clothing. As you move, that residue can rub onto your face, hands, or other surfaces, increasing dermal exposure and the chance of spreading contamination to clean areas or teammates. The safer approach is to keep hoses away from your body, let them drain away from you, and handle equipment in a way that minimizes touch with exposed skin. Washing hands and decontaminating or properly storing PPE after use further reduces risk.

Exposure rises when you bring contaminated equipment into contact with your body. Pulling the sprayer’s hose over your shoulder after being in a treated area allows pesticide residue on the hose and nozzle to transfer to your skin and clothing. As you move, that residue can rub onto your face, hands, or other surfaces, increasing dermal exposure and the chance of spreading contamination to clean areas or teammates. The safer approach is to keep hoses away from your body, let them drain away from you, and handle equipment in a way that minimizes touch with exposed skin. Washing hands and decontaminating or properly storing PPE after use further reduces risk.