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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.

Waterproof, wide-brimmed hat

Waterproof apron.

Face shield, goggles or full face respirator.

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.

Cartridge-type respirator approved for pesticide

vapors unless label specifies another type of
respirator.

Waterproof, unlined gloves. Neoprene gloves are

recommended.

Cloth

coveralls/outer

clothing

changed

daily;

waterproof items if there is a chance of becoming
wet with spray

Waterproof boots or foot coverings

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.

Clothing contaminated with certain pesticides must

be

destroyed

according

to

state

and

local

regulations.

Read

chemical

label

for

specific

instructions.

Wear clothing and equipment appropriate for the job.

Avoid loose-fitting clothing.

Prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause

hearing impairment or loss. Wear suitable hearing
protection such as earmuffs or earplugs.

Avoid wearing radio headphones while operating

machinery. Operating equipment safely requires the
full attention of the operator.