Do's: Safe pesticide practices
Cover your skin when working-long
sleeves, pants, hat, socks & shoes or boots, and gloves that can be properly
cleaned.
Wash hands and face with soap and
water before eating, drinking, smoking or going to the bathroom.
Wash with soap and water and shampoo
your hair after work each day.
Wash fruits and vegetables from the
field before eating.
Cover your children's skin if they
are with you at work.
Put pesticides up in an area safe
from children.
Wash your work clothes with detergent
and hot water before wearing them again.
Wash your clothes separately
from other laundry.
Wash your hands and arms after
putting work clothes into the washing
machine.
