Pesticide Poisoning
Dandelions in the lawn, bugs in the garden, a little spray here,
a little spray there, weeds and bugs disappear, no problem.
THINK AGAIN!!
Pesticide poisoning occurs when chemicals enter the blood stream.
Not all poison symptoms occur right away. Most chemicals have
cumulative effects.
Your liver, lungs, bone marrow, kidneys, nervous system and
skin may all be affected with pesticides.
Pesticides enter the bloodstream through absorption, inhalation
or ingestion.
Absorption through the skin and eye are the most common.
To help to avoid pesticide poisoning, using protective clothing
is the answer.
For example;
A wide brimmed hard hat, no fabric bands. Fabric absorbs
chemicals and head is re-exposed each time the hat is worn.
Long sleeved shirt and full length pants. Fit snugly
at collar and wrists, made of 100% cotton or cotton blend.
Water proof apron when mixing and pouring it protects
the highly sensitive groin area.
Neoprene or unlined gloves cuff gloves to prevent
liquids from running down the arm.
Neoprene overboots or tall rubber boots, pant legs
outside boots.
Nose and mouth cover with mask.
DO NOT WEAR;
fabric caps
cloth or leather gloves
leather belt
leather shoes or sneakers
conctact lenses
leather watch band
These articles absorb pesticide chemicals and cannot be
cleaned without leaving substantial residue. They prolong
exposure to the wearer.
Wearing proper protective clothing leaves minimal skin
exposed to pesticide chemicals.
Reduced exposure means reduced health risks and good
protection is good insurance.
Be Wise! Be Safe! Be Protected!
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