field sprayer safety kit kevin fry [email protected] 724-548-3447
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What’s in Your Toolbox?
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Plugged Nozzles
Boom
Nozzle
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Dermal Exposure
• 97% of all pesticide exposures are dermal
• The most common route is through the hands and forearms
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Glyphosate Values by Use of Chemical Resistant Gloves
Gloves No Gloves
N Mean SD N Mean SD
Closed cabYes 22 1.2 4.3 7 8.4 5.0
No 12 4.7 5.8 7 11.2 8.7
Observed spills during mixing/loading
Yes 6 4.1 8.8 1 232.7 ---
No 28 1.7 4.7 13 7.6 5.3
Observed skin contact with pesticides
Yes 7 6.2 6.0 8 12.6 8.1
No 27 1.5 4.7 6 6.8 4.7
Repair equipmentduring application
Yes 7 2.4 12.3 6 26.0 4.7
No 27 1.9 3.7 8 4.6 5.9
Acquavella, John F. et al. (March 2004). Glyphosate Biomonitoring for Farmers and Their Families: Results from the Farm Family Exposure Study. Environmental Health Perspectives, 112:3, 321-326.
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Dermal Protection: Gloves
• Reduce exposure greater than 90%
• Should be unlined
• Chemically resistant– NOT leather or cloth
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Nitrile
• Provides tough protection from physical hazards such as cuts, puncture or abrasion
• Designed for chemical resistance to greases,petrochemicals, oils, pesticides, and other agricultural chemicals
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Kit Item #1
• Excellent pesticide protection
• Readily available
• Extension promoted
• Poor dexterity
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“Milking” Glove Solution• Traditionally not thick
enough• 14 mil thickness required
for pesticide resistance, 15 mil pictured
• Inexpensive $11.65 for abox of 50
• Good dexterity
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Plugged Nozzle Solutions
• Blowing on nozzle
• Pocket Knife
• Piece of wire or paper clip
• Fingernail
Boom
Nozzle
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Plugged Nozzle Solutions
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Remember Eye Protection Too!
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First Aid Measures
• Rinse exposed area immediately with water
• Remove contaminated clothing
• Wash skin with plenty of soap and water
• Check product label
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Fresh Water Source
Photograph courtesy of GEMPLER'S. Photograph courtesy of GEMPLER'S.Photograph courtesy of GEMPLER'S.
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Wash Your Hands
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Other Kit Items
• Wind meter
• Respirator?
• First Aid Kit
• Record book
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Other Kit Items (Cont.)
• Disposable Coveralls
• Plastic bags for used gloves, coveralls, etc.
• Others?
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Don’t Include These Items!
• Food and drink• Tools – This is a
safety kit!• Old parts
– Don’t let kit become a source for future pesticide contamination!
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Item Item # Cost Location20" tool box $15.00 Trader horn15 mil nitrile gloves, box of 50 134081 $11.65 GemplersEyewash, 16oz Belt Pak 109816 $15.20 GemplersReplacement tips, Yellow XR (4) G48800 $23.00 GemplersIn line screens (4) G48050 $4.00 GemplersSpray nozzle cleaning brush CP20 $7.20 GemplersWind meter R150 $18.25 GemplersProtective eyewear 126073 $2.85 GemplersWaterless hand cleaner 98T5 $9.30 GemplersCompressed air duster $8.95 WalmartTyvek Coveralls K550 $6.65 GemplersVehicle First Aid Kit 139242 $16.95 Gemplers
Total $139.00
Field Sprayer Safety Kit
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Questions or Additions to the Field Sprayer Safety Kit?
Kevin Fry
Extension Educator, Agronomy
724-548-3447
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