Do applicators need to wear protective safety equipment when measuring, weighing, and mixing pesticides?

Applicators are required to wear protective safety equipment when measuring, weighing, and mixing pesticides to ensure their safety and health. The handling of pesticides poses risks such as skin exposure, inhalation of chemical vapors, and accidental spills, which can all be harmful.

Wearing protective equipment, such as gloves, masks, goggles, and protective clothing, mitigates these risks by providing barriers between the pesticide and the applicator's body. Even when not specified as highly toxic, many pesticides carry inherent hazards that necessitate this precaution.

Therefore, it’s not just limited to specific situations or types of pesticides; consistent use of personal protective equipment is a fundamental safety practice in pesticide application to protect against acute and long-term health effects. This is reflective of best practices in the industry and supported by regulations and safety guidelines.