Wear protective equipment – Great Plains YP1625 Predelivery Instructions User Manual
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Important Safety Information
Wear Protective Equipment
Great Plains advises all users of chemical pesticides or
herbicides to use the following personal safety
equipment.
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Waterproof, wide-brimmed hat
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Waterproof apron.
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Face shield, goggles or full face respirator.
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Goggles with side shields or a full face respirator is
required if handling or applying dusts, wettable
powders, or granules or if being exposed to spray
mist.
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Cartridge-type respirator approved for pesticide
vapors unless label specifies another type of
respirator.
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Waterproof, unlined gloves. Neoprene gloves are
recommended.
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Cloth
coveralls/outer
clothing
changed
daily;
waterproof items if there is a chance of becoming
wet with spray
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Waterproof boots or foot coverings
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Do not wear contaminated clothing. Wash protective
clothing and equipment with soap and water after
each use. Personal clothing must be laundered
separately from household articles.
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Clothing contaminated with certain pesticides must
be
destroyed
according
to
state
and
local
regulations.
Read
chemical
label
for
specific
instructions.
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Wear clothing and equipment appropriate for the job.
Avoid loose-fitting clothing.
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Prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause
hearing impairment or loss. Wear suitable hearing
protection such as earmuffs or earplugs.
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Avoid wearing radio headphones while operating
machinery. Operating equipment safely requires the
full attention of the operator.