Carol Black Pesticide Education Specialist

Carol Black Pesticide Education Specialist
4/1/2017 What Do We Know About Personal Protective Equipment and Pesticide Labels? Carol Black Pesticide Education Specialist Template D Plain-crimson-dark

Acknowledgments Dr. Anugrah Shaw, University of Maryland Eastern Shore
4/1/2017 Acknowledgments Dr. Anugrah Shaw, University of Maryland Eastern Shore Dr. Jeff Evans, US EPA OPP Health Effects Division Need to acknowledge the source information used for most of this presentation. Dr. Anugrah Shaw is a textiles researcher who has worked on pesticide issues for much of her career. She is an international leader in this field and a major driving force for conducting the needed research and working with the CDC-NIOSH, other researchers, standard-setting bodies, agrichemical industry, EPA, state regulators, and educators. Dr. Jeff Evans is the lead contact for occupational risk assessments for the applicators and other handlers who can be exposed during mixing, loading, applying or other tasks associated with direct contact with residues. His section within EPA provides the scientific basis for the label statements on personal protective equipment. Template D Plain-crimson-dark

The Pesticide Label Risk Assessment Toxicity Formulation Use pattern
4/1/2017 The Pesticide Label pesticidepics.org Risk Assessment Toxicity Formulation Use pattern Dermal exposure Inhalation exposure Closed-mixing systems The Pesticide Label and the PPE statements are based on a risk assessment conducted by the manufacturers and EPA The risk assessment changes based on the toxicity of the product, the formulation, how and where the product is used, the potential for dermal or inhalation exposures and whether closed-mixing systems are used The image to the right indicates the person is extremely concerned about exposure – respirator, Tyvek-like suite, gloves – yet they are handling solids that would never require this level of protection. This is a common problem with PPE education, outreach and training sources. We seem to use the “shock” factor and not couch the training in reality. In fact, EPA and the pesticide manufacturers make all sorts of adjustments to the concentration of the product, rate applied, exposure scenarios to avoid high-level requirements for PPE. Both EPA and the manufacturers are well aware of the concern for heat stress and do not want over-protection to lead to other health implications. The label as you will see with this presentation has a variety of PPE requirements that are used to mitigate the risks of that particular formulated product. VERY RARELY would this much protection be warranted, and extremely doubtful being a solid formulation Template D Plain-crimson-dark

The Pesticide Label PPE is noted on the label per task Who is Exposed?
4/1/2017 The Pesticide Label Lorsban 4E (2012) Who is Exposed? Mixer-loaders Applicators Equipment maintenance PPE is noted on the label per task In all agricultural labels, PPE will be specified for the task the person is doing – mixing and loading (exposed to concentrated product in close proximity to the body) and making applications. Some labels even address other handling tasks. For products used in rights of way vegetation management, turf management or ornamental management or other pest control, the label may not be quite as specific. You can see this insecticide label that was renewed in 2012 is quite detailed with some of the risk assessment questions addressed – mechanical transfer system or not. Template D Plain-crimson-dark

Dr. Anugrah Shaw – Univ. of Maryland Eastern Shore
4/1/2017 Dr. Anugrah Shaw – Univ. of Maryland Eastern Shore No aggregate data was available to determine the scope of the PPE challenges Label review manual is fairly prescriptive for PPE language What is really being required Dr. Shaw reviewed the scientific literature and found there really was no published information about the most significant challenges are related to PPE use for pesticide applicators. All of the infomormation was really anecdotal stories of challenges, like inconsistent label language, finding the right PPE in the marketplace, issues with decontamination, and more and more stories. Dr. Shaw then looked harder for information on the label language assigned for different pesticide products and the key source is EPA’s Label Review manual and EPA’s fundamental risk assessment of toxicity, formulation, and use patterns. Template D Plain-crimson-dark

4/1/2017 PPE label-language database was developed by Dr. Anugrah Shaw to obtain information that would assist in determining the scope of the issue with the current PPE requirements on the label. So, Dr. Shaw decided a critical piece of science was lacking – She wanted to answer the question – what is the range of PPE label requirements and the frequency of certain requirements. Once there was the base-line data that addresses how commmon certain PPE was required, she and other researchers could design research projects to better address areas in need of attention. Today, I am going to show you this baseline data. It has already inspired Dr. Shaw and other researchers around the world on key areas for current and future research. In fact, I am going to use the audience response system to find out from you what your use patterns are regarding gloves to see if there are trends that might assist Dr. Shaw. So, let’s start with what garments you typically wear when handling pesticides in the workplace. If you do not mix, load, or apply pesticides – you can sit back and let those who do handle pesticides answer the questions. Template D Plain-crimson-dark

Personal Protective Equipment
4/1/2017 Personal Protective Equipment Clothing Eye Protection Gloves Respiratory Protection EPA risk assessment and pesticide labels use the following tools (PPE) to mitigate risk – clothing or layers of clothing, different levels of eye protection, different glove and respirators. Template D Plain-crimson-dark

4/1/2017 EPA Matrix for PPE: Dermal & Inhalation Toxicity Other factors, in addition to default acute toxicity values, are used. Type of PPE Certification Requirements* Not in EPA matrix Minimum Required Next Highest Level of Protection Highest Level of Protection Protective Clothing None Long-sleeved shirt and long pants Coveralls over short-sleeved shirt and short pants Coveralls over long-sleeved shirt and long pants Chemical- resistant suit Protective Footwear Socks and Shoes Chemical-resistant footwear NA Gloves Chemical-resistant gloves Protective Headwear Chemical-resistant headgear Chemical Resistant Apron Chemical-resistant apron worn over coveralls over short-sleeved shirt and short pants Chemical-resistant apron worn over coveralls over long-sleeved shirt and long pants Respiratory Protection Device NIOSH Certified Particulate filtering respirator: NIOSH approval number prefix (TC-21C) or a NIOSH approved respirator with any R,P, or HE filter A respirator with an organic-vapor removing cartridge with a prefilter approved for pesticides Air Supplying Respirator This is the foundation matrix that EPA currently uses to assign personal protective equipment statements. At this time only respiratory equipment is certified by an outside agency. This is the basic structure for PPE language found on labels. From no PPE, to more, and more. Template D Plain-crimson-dark

Review of Glove Materials
4/1/2017 PVC polyvinylchloride Barrier Laminate Review of Glove Materials Polyethylene Viton The next slide will ask about the types of gloves Materials you use. These are the glove types noted on many pesticide labels. Review by each name. Nitrile Butyl Rubber Neoprene Template D Plain-crimson-dark

Review of Glove Thicknesses
4/1/2017 Nitrile 8 mil Review of Glove Thicknesses Latex® 20 mil Nitrile 15 mil Note that many of the gloves on the market place come in different thicknesses. Some are designed to be disposable, others washed and reused. Some people use one thickness for certain tasks and a thinner thickness for short-duration tasks. Disposable vinyl Nitrile 5 mil Template D Plain-crimson-dark

20 pesticide formulations 13 glove materials
4/1/2017 Gloves – The Beginning A.D. Little and EPA/ORD 100 tests 20 pesticide formulations 13 glove materials Permeation Resistance of Glove Materials to Agricultural Pesticides Guidance Manual for Selecting Protective Clothing for Agricultural Pesticides Operations A.D. Little, peer-reviewed by EPA The foundational research and report for current gloves statements stems from the work of Dr. A.D. Little in preparations for the Worker Protection Standards in the early 1990’s tests were conducted on 13 glove materials and 20 pesticide formulations. Until December 2012, this was the foundational research and report that risk assessors had for making label statement decisions. Template D Plain-crimson-dark

Solvents generally permeate first* Labels are based on solvent types
4/1/2017 Gloves – The Basis Solvents generally permeate first* Labels are based on solvent types Labels should list TYPE of glove, not code Label - means gloves can be worn all day Carrier Solvent Selection Category Type No solvent or aqueous solvent A -- waterproof Ketones B Alcohols C Acetates D Aliphatic Petroleum Distillates E Aromatic petroleum Distillates < 40% F Aromatic petroleum Distillates > 40% G Halogenated Hydrocarbons H The study and report showed that generally the solvents within the formulation permeated the glove material first, so they focused their studies on the solvents and not different active ingredients. As you can see from this chart, the report summarized the solvents into 8 classes, with no solvent or water as the solvent as the first category. Thus all glove statements found on labels today are based on what solvents are in the formulation and in some situations, what percentage of the solvent. From that chart, the pesticide manufacturers are SUPPOSED to list the particular glove types, and not necessarily the code. But as you know you see the code on labels frequently. This is the basis for the code – the solvent. The other item is that the glove types listed on the label are assumed to be worn all day by the risk assessment. Template D Plain-crimson-dark

EPA Glove Type Selection
4/1/2017 EPA Glove Type Selection pesticidepics.org Best matches the handling task duration Based on solvents used in pesticides, not the pesticides themselves Two formulations of the same active ingredient may require different glove types Back to the risk assessment. EPA looks at the exposure scenarios for the tasks an occupational use may encounter and the length of that task. Then they look at what solvents are in the formulation and the percent of that solvent to determine the code. Using both the task, the duration, and the solvent information, they assign glove types for mixing, loading, application, and other short-duration tasks. An important thing to remember is that since it is the solvent, not the active ingredient, that drives the glove selections, you may have one formulation, like a dry granuale that only requires a thin polyethelene glove, while the same active ingredient in another liquid formulation has a different glove requirement due to the solvents. Then another formulaiton may yet again have another glove requirement because of its formulation. Let’s look at the findings of Dr. Shaw’s label assessment. Template D Plain-crimson-dark

Only Gloves Rated ‘High’ Are Selected for Labels
4/1/2017 Only Gloves Rated ‘High’ Are Selected for Labels EPA Chemical Resistant GLOVE Chart as noted for all-day tasks Solvent Category Barrier Laminate Butyl Rubber ≥ 14 mils Nitrile Rubber Neoprene Natural Rubber ≥ 14 mils* Poly-ethylene Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Viton A (dry and water- based) High B Slight None C Moderate D E F G H Only 15 mil gloves were tested – except for polyethylene Labels do not state thickness So the glove research is part of EPA’s label review manual. This is known as the Chemical Resistant Chart. It only relates to gloves and the categories with HIGH noted are for appropriate gloves for all-day tasks. As you can see the glove types in the top row are the ones that Dr. Little found to be protective for certain solvents. However, note the thickness of some of the gloves are noted to be less than or greater than 14 millimeters thick. This is the only glove thickness tested. For barrier laminate and polyethelene (food handling) gloves, there was not minimum thickness noted. Those polyethelene gloves are good for water-soluble and dry products! As you can see all gloves are suitable for dry or water-based formulations– the first row of the chart. But after that row, only some glove types are appropriate for certain solvent-based formulations. Note for G and H that only two glove types are appropriate and one costs about $6, while the other is over $70. Barrier Laminate $5.70 Butyl Rubber $24.90 Nitrile $2.95 Neoprene $7.50 Polyethylene $0.99 Viton/Butyl $72.25 per glove Approximate price per pair (A.Shaw) Template D Plain-crimson-dark

4/1/2017 Only Gloves Rated ‘High’ Are Selected for Labels EPA Chemical Resistant Glove Chart SHORT TERM TASKS are noted Solvent Category Barrier Laminate Butyl Rubber ≥ 14 mils Nitrile Rubber Neoprene Natural Rubber ≥ 14 mils* Poly-ethylene Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Viton A (dry and water- based) High B Slight None C Moderate D E F G H Only 15 mil gloves were tested – except for polyethylene Labels do not state thickness So the glove research is part of EPA’s label review manual. This is known as the Chemical Resistant Chart. It only relates to gloves and the categories with HIGH noted are for appropriate gloves for all-day tasks. As you can see the glove types in the top row are the ones that Dr. Little found to be protective for certain solvents. However, note the thickness of some of the gloves are noted to be less than or greater than 14 millimeters thick. This is the only glove thickness tested. For barrier laminate and polyethelene (food handling) gloves, there was not minimum thickness noted. Those polyethelene gloves are good for water-soluble and dry products! As you can see all gloves are suitable for dry or water-based formulations– the first row of the chart. But after that row, only some glove types are appropriate for certain solvent-based formulations. Note for G and H that only two glove types are appropriate and one costs about $6, while the other is over $70. Barrier Laminate $5.70 Butyl Rubber $24.90 Nitrile $2.95 Neoprene $7.50 Polyethylene $0.99 Viton/Butyl $72.25 per glove Approximate price per pair (A.Shaw) Template D Plain-crimson-dark

How many different glove materials do you wear during a year?
Same – 2 types – 3 types -- More than 3 Do you wear the same glove material when you mix/load and apply? Yes – No -- Don’t wear gloves Do you wear the same glove thickness when you mix/load and apply? 0 of 150

Do you wear the same glove for different pesticides?
Only handle 1 product – Use same glove for different products – Use different glove for different products Do you wear the same glove for different handling tasks? Only do 1 task– Use same glove for different tasks– Use different glove for different tasks 0 of 150

4/1/2017 Protective Clothing These images are representative of some common garments that might be worn Plain long-sleeved shirt and pants, a coverall worn over pants and shirt, or maybe a water-resistant or chemical resistant coverall or rainsuit. All agricultural labels specify a minimum. Products used outside of agricultural may state only extra layers of garments, not the base layers of your normal clothing. All PPE images taken from gemplers.com and amazon.com Template D Plain-crimson-dark

Protective Clothing Clothing label language is based on garment type and layers of garments not any scientific garment/fabric standard. Fabric performance varies considerably Performance depends on the material and the finish applied to the fabric. Data show that a pant/shirt can have much better protection than some coveralls. New ASTM and ISO performance-based standards for fabrics/finishes are in place Scientists are conducting wear studies prior to implementation in the US Used in Europe and Brazil Currently EPA and chemical manufacturers use LAYERS of garments for protection, not the garment type. In the US, there is currently NO standard for the term “chemical resistant garment”. EPA and the manufacturers recognize the great concern that wearing extra garments and garments that don’t breathe can add to heat stress concerns. The problem is with no garment standards, the different fabrics, or fabric finishes vary considerable and that a basic pant and shirt can provide better protection than some coveralls The good, recent news is that the American Society of Testing and Materials as well as the ISO International Standards no do have standards for garment quality. Dr. Shaw is working with EPA, garment manufacturers, chemical industry, and other researchers to pursue the adoption of the new standards for protective equipment for pesticide applicators in the United States. Stay tunes for improvements in this area.

What layers are typically worn when you apply pesticides
Single layer – pants/shirt Coverall (cotton/polyester) over pant/shirt Tyvek-like water resistant over pant/shirt Rain-suit-like impermeable over pant/shirt 0 of 150

Protective Clothing Requirements by Garment Type
4/1/2017 Protective Clothing Requirements by Garment Type Dr. Shaw worked with the company Crop Data Management Systems, which catalogues for the chemical companies their agricultural labels. She had them extract 1868 labels. Then she and her colleagues at University of Maryland Eastern Shore read through all of those labels and tabulated the product name, pesticide type (insecticide/herbicide/etc), signal word, and PPE statements. Regarding protective clothing, she found these garment type statements. I think most people would be surprised to fine 85% of the labels she scrutinized required only long-sleeve shirt and long pants. Then 128 required coveralls over SHORT pants and short sleeved shirts. As noted in the earlier image from this talk, with the guy with the respirators, gloves, and protective coverall, only 5 labels out of the 1868 required this level of protection. from Dr. Anugrah Shaw, UMES 1868 labels analyzed from CDMS in 2012 Template D Plain-crimson-dark

Protective Gloves Barrier Laminate PVC polyvinylchloride Polyethylene
4/1/2017 Protective Gloves Barrier Laminate PVC polyvinylchloride Polyethylene Viton Now let’s move onto gloves, as we noted earlier that are lots of options for gloves, but how does they related to the risk assessment and label statements you deal with. Butyl Rubber Nitrile All PPE images taken from gemplers.com and amazon.com Neoprene Template D Plain-crimson-dark

1868 labels analyzed from CDMS in 2012 from Dr. Anugrah Shaw, UMES
4/1/2017 1868 labels analyzed from CDMS in 2012 from Dr. Anugrah Shaw, UMES Again 1868 labels were scrutinized. 140 had NO requirements for gloves!!! The risk assessment noted there was not concern for dermal exposure! Surprise, surprise. Then 2 labels, just said gloves 174 labels stated waterproof, but did not stipulate any particular glove type. They lion’s share of labels, 83% of them, noted chemical resistant gloves. Those gloves then provided a little more detail on the glove type – which is what the label review manual says is required. On the far right of the graph – you can see that 341 stated chemical resistant, but did not say which gloves. So the question becomes, will any glove do? Then of the 1552 labels requiring chemical resistant gloves, 648 say category A, which means waterproof. So in reality you have the 174 from the top chart and the 648 from the bottom chart with makes of over 50% of pesticide labels requiring waterproof gloves. Then you can see that other labels vary in the solvents and their glove requirements. Template D Plain-crimson-dark

4/1/2017 Only Gloves Rated ‘High’ Are Selected for Labels EPA Chemical Resistant Chart -- as noted for all-day tasks Solvent Category Barrier Laminate Butyl Rubber ≥ 14 mils Nitrile Rubber Neoprene Natural Rubber ≥ 14 mils* Poly-ethylene Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Viton A High B Sligt Slight None C Moderate D E F G H This is another way to look at it. Look down the Solvent Category column. 174 (waterproof) +2 (gloves) = 176 + CR  648 (Cat A) (no category) =989 1165 total where waterproof gloves are indicated as the selection. – So those polyethelene glove again – do protect you all day from water-soluble materials – I know – why can’t the labels just say wear a waterproof glove – hopefully next year some will. Then with Category B, there are 31 labels for which ONLY barrier laminate or butyl rubber are selected – No other glove type is suitable for all-day tasks. Nitrile is a common glove type and is appropriate from many but not all product formulations. Even the most expensive gloves, Viton, are not suitable for all products. The only glove type that is – is the barrier laminate, but it has dexterity issues and tears easily. In Washington state, applicators commonly wear nitrile gloves over barrier laminate for the protection and dexterity. Let’s look at some labeling language on herbicides and insecticide labels that were renewed recently. Barrier Laminate $5.70 Butyl Rubber $24.90 Nitrile $2.95 Neoprene $7.50 Polyethylene $0.99 Viton/Butyl $72.25 per glove Approximate price per pair (A.Shaw) Template D Plain-crimson-dark

Applicator – Glove Statements - Herbicides
4/1/2017 Applicator – Glove Statements - Herbicides Roundup Weather Max – (2009) Any waterproof material such as polyethyelene or polyvinyl chloride Weedar 64 (2010) Some materials that are chemical resistant are listed below (NOT). For more options, follow instructions for Category A on an EPA Chemical Resistance Chart. Cimarron Max (2011) Some materials that are chemical resistant to this product are butyl rubber, natural rubber, neoprene, or nitrile rubber For more options, follow instructions for Category A on an EPA Chemical Resistance Chart. Bonfire Herbicide (2011) Chemical resistant gloves – Category A (e.g. barrier laminate, butyl rubber, nitrile rubber, neoprene rubber, natural rubber, polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or viton) Round up weather max – says waterproof and then SUCH AS the two cheapies. Does this mean that you could NOT wear nitrile or butyl rubber. - A poorly written statement. Either leave it simple – waterproof – or name all that someone could use. Weedar 64 Noted category A, but never listed the material. Now YOU would have to find the chart to figure it out – not helpful and EPA should not have approved this label as written. Category A is waterproof, so any of the gloves we have been discussing would be suitable. Cimmarron Max and Bonfire are pretty decent. But referencing the chart adds confusion that is not necessary. Template D Plain-crimson-dark

Applicator – Glove Statements - Insecticides
4/1/2017 Brigade (2008) Wear chemical resistant gloves, such as Barrier Laminate, Nitrile Rubber, or Neoprene Rubber, or Viton Sevin 4F (2010) Some materials that are chemical resistant to this product are made of any waterproof material For more options, follow instructions for Category A on an EPA Chemical Resistance Chart Wear chemical resistant gloves. Lorsban Advance (2012) Materials that are chemical resistant to this product are barrier laminate or viton >14mils Must wear chemical resistant gloves. So for insecticides Brigade – fairly straight forward, but since they use the term “Such As” does that mean others might do? In reality the reason it says “such as” is the person writing the label copied the term form the label review manual for the types of gloves they were supposed to add – It should read. Wear --- and name the glove type. You will find this misuse of the term such as on almost ALL labels. For the Sevin label again, it notes waterproof and if you want to know the ones from the chart, the chart letter. No too bad. For Lorsban – very clear! Wear Any Such as e.g., Template D Plain-crimson-dark

Review of Glove Materials
4/1/2017 PVC polyvinylchloride Barrier Laminate Review of Glove Materials Polyethylene Viton So, let’s review the glove materials from the chart one more time. I am going to ask you a series of questions regarding your glove use patterns Nitrile Butyl Rubber Neoprene Template D Plain-crimson-dark

Questions about Gloves
What glove material is worn most often? What is the primary reason for glove selection? If wearing more than one glove type, what is the second most common selection?

Polyethylene 460 PVC 395 Butyl Rubber 285 Neoprene 270 Nitrile 192
4/1/2017 When More than Waterproof is Required How Often are Glove Types Inappropriate? Polyethylene 460 PVC 395 Butyl Rubber 285 Neoprene 270 Nitrile 192 Barrier Laminate 0 Viton 32 Just a reminder there are several pesticide products for which a glove type is not protective. If you always wear Viton gloves for example, there are 32 products for which they do not provide protection For nitrile, there are 192 out of the 1868 pesticides for which nitrile would not be protective For polyethelene – there are 460 products for which they are not protective. But – how many products required only waterproof gloves ---- over 50% of the ones reviewed by Dr. Shaw. out of 1552 labels Template D Plain-crimson-dark

Need New Studies to Enhance Risk Assessment and Protections
4/1/2017 Need New Studies to Enhance Risk Assessment and Protections Different glove types Different thicknesses of gloves Formulations and solvents Duration of tasks and exposure User input – Questions from TODAY! So where are we today and where is the science. Dr. Shaw and her collaborators are just finishing new research on the performance of different glove types. In addition, Dr. Shaw is looking at different thicknesses of gloves, which was not done in the earlier studies. She is working with different formulations and solvents and she tweaked what she included based on the findings from the label statement assessment. The responses you give today may be useful to the researchers so they base their work on what is actually happening in the behaviors of applicators. nmda.nmsu.edu web.extension.illinois.edu Template D Plain-crimson-dark

Gloves Studies Ongoing Now
4/1/2017 Gloves Studies Ongoing Now Common glove types and thicknesses Permeation - chemical moves through protective material on a molecular level Penetration - chemical leaks through seams, pinholes, and other imperfections in the material. Expect Findings NOW! Future integration with risk assessment and labeling She is working closely with NIOSH National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory on permeation and penetration of different glove types and glove thicknesses. NPPTL Template D Plain-crimson-dark

Protective headwear, aprons, and footwear
4/1/2017 Other PPE statements focus on headwear, aprons and footwear. Protective headwear, aprons, and footwear Template D Plain-crimson-dark

Protective Headwear Requirements
4/1/2017 Protective Headwear Requirements Headwear is required for Dermal Toxicity Category I or II products that might involve overhead exposure. 48 labels that require headgear require long-sleeved shirt and long pants the lowest level of protection for the rest of the body. Rain suits/chemical resistant suits are often worn for orchard spraying where not only the head but the entire back is wet from exposure. 12% of the labels scrutinized required chemical resistant headgear. These requirements are prompted during the risk assessment process when the product are dermal toxicity category I or II (Danger, Danger Poison, Warning) AND overhead exposure could be a concern. A kind of odd situation is that 48 of those 225 labels required chemical resistant headgear – but only a single base layer of clothing. Also for high exposure scenarios like spraying trees, the head may be protected, but the label does not require a similar protection for one’s back. The challenge with this statement- is what garments meet this criteria of chemical resistant, because there is no definition or scientific standard. Template D Plain-crimson-dark

Apron Requirements for Mixing, Loading or Repairs
4/1/2017 Apron Requirements for Mixing, Loading or Repairs A chemical-resistant apron is required for certain products with Dermal Toxicity Category I or II and/or Skin Irritation. 486 labels require an apron be worn during mixing and loading. Any product with dermal toxicity category I or II would have this requirement. Template D Plain-crimson-dark

Protective Footwear Requirements
4/1/2017 Protective Footwear Requirements Footwear – 281 labels required chemical resistant footwear. Though there is not defined footwear in the marketplace as being pesticide chemical resistant – any unlined rubber boot or shoe cover meets this need. Template D Plain-crimson-dark

Protective Eyewear 4/1/2017 Eyewear is next
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Protective Eyewear Requirements
4/1/2017 Protective Eyewear Requirements 62% of label have no requirement for eye protection. 650 require protective eyewear. As defined by the federal Worker Protection Standard, protective eyewear at a minimum is safety glasses with brow covers and side shield – not just glasses! 36 labels specify either goggles or a face shield Again, the risk assessment is based on the dermal toxicity categories. Remember those LD50s but for skin/eyes, not oral (ingestion). Protective eyewear is required for Toxicity Categories I and II Template D Plain-crimson-dark

Respiratory Protection
4/1/2017 cdc.gov These are common respirator types. All of the pictures here are air-purifying – filter out the contaminants. A dust/mist mask- that filters out particles A half-mask with a chemical cartridge (and particulate filter) Upper left a powered-air purifying respirators that has a cartridge system. Respiratory Protection Template D Plain-crimson-dark

Respirator Requirements
4/1/2017 Require Respirator Only 342 of the labels required a respirator. Of those 260 were the particulate dust mask that have been approved by NIOSH 97 labels required greater respiratory protection and required a respirator with an organice vapor cartridge and a particulate pre-filter. 13 labels had other specialized requirement. Template D Plain-crimson-dark

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Federal Dialogue – Looking to the Future your input can help
4/1/2017 Type of PPE Certification Requirements Minimum Required Next Highest Level of Protection Highest Level of Protection Protective Clothing None Long-sleeved shirt and long pants Coveralls over short-sleeved shirt and short pants Coveralls over long-sleeved shirt and long pants Chemical Resistant Suit Protective Footwear Socks and Shoes Chemical –resistant footwear Chemical-resistant footwear NA Gloves Chemical-resistant gloves Protective Headwear Chemical-resistant headgear Chemical resistant Apron Chemical-resistant apron worn over long-sleeved shirt and long pants Chemical-resistant apron worn over coveralls over long-sleeved shirt and long pants Respiratory Protection Device NIOSH Certified Filtering facepiece respirator (N95, R95,or P95)1 Elastomeric Half Mask respirator with appropriate cartridges and/or filters Air Supplying Respirator Certified garments – Levels 1, 2, 3 based on ISO and ASTM standards Certified gloves – Levels 1, 2, 3 based on permeation testing, revised standards and performance specifications Certified garments – Levels 1, 2, 3 based on ISO and ASTM standards Certified garments – Levels 3 based on ISO and ASTM standards worn over protective clothing required for that product So one idea that is being discussed in the US and internationally is classifying garments in to 3 groups – 1, 2, 3 1 would be your basic normal work clothes worn today – Long sleeved shirt, long pant 2 would be a coverall/suit with a repellent finish to keep liquids out 3 would be a coverall/suit with a high level of protection that was impermeable With gloves, a similar system might be possible with levels 1, 2, 3 1 would be waterproof and good for solid formulations 2 would protect from most solvents found in some formulations for example specifying Nitrile, neoprene or butyl rubber 3 would be for those formulations where, for example, nitrile, neoprene or butyl (class 2) don’t offer sufficient protection. The glove type would be specified. Headgear would be classified similar to garments Aprons would be garment level 3 – impermeable. Much more dialogue and work has to be done to get to this level of simplification, but new research, changes in risk assessment and updating label language are all in the works. No change – Clarify language on labels Template D Plain-crimson-dark

Read the Label Carefully for Appropriate PPE!
4/1/2017 Read the Label Carefully for Appropriate PPE! The bottom line for you today. Read those labels carefully. There may be PPE statements on labels you may not be understanding. EPA recognizes that the clarity and consistency of labels needs to be improved. Science is working to provide more up to date facts to facilitate those improvements. Remember overprotection can cause its own issues like heat stress. Now is the time to review your labels prior to the spray season. If you need help with interpreting the statements, contact me or the chemical company. Consider other Health Implications Template D Plain-crimson-dark

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