Which PPE is required when mixing and loading pesticides?

• A. Cotton gloves only.
• B. Chemical-resistant gloves, eye/face protection, long sleeves and pants, shoes or boots; a respirator if specified on the label.
• C. Ear protection and sunglasses.
• D. No PPE is required.

Answer: (B)

Mixing and loading pesticides involves direct exposure to concentrated chemicals, so protecting skin, eyes, and lungs is essential. The best choice reflects the typical requirements: chemical-resistant gloves to prevent skin absorption, eye/face protection to shield against splashes, and long sleeves and pants along with shoes or boots to cover skin and feet. A respirator is needed if the product label calls for it, addressing inhalation risk. The other options don’t provide adequate protection: cotton gloves aren’t chemical-resistant, ear protection and sunglasses don’t address chemical exposure, and claiming no PPE is required ignores safety and the label’s instructions.