Clothing worn while applying pesticides normally becomes contaminated. From these clothes, the body can contact and absorb the chemicals. Protective clothing (long-sleeve shirts, pants, gloves, hat, and boots) can reduce pesticide exposure, but unless they are laundered properly, significant amounts of pesticides can remain on them or be passed onto other clothing.
TOXICITY AND PESTICIDE RESIDUES
Hazards are less pronounced in handling clothing exposed to low toxicity pesticides. The ease of pesticide removal through laundering does not depend on toxicity level; however, it depends on chemical class, solubility, and formulation of the pesticide. For example, 2,4-D […]This content is for CoAction Insurance policy holders.
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