What PPE should be worn to protect your head and neck from pesticide exposure?

• A. Wide-brimmed, waterproof, non-cloth hat
• B. Hard hat
• C. Baseball cap
• D. Hair net

Answer: (A)

Protecting the head and neck from pesticide exposure relies on a hat that shields against liquid sprays and drips while staying resistant to the chemicals. The wide-brimmed, waterproof non-cloth hat does exactly that: the wide brim blocks drift from reaching the face, ears, and neck; being waterproof helps keep liquids from soaking through to the skin; and the non-cloth material reduces absorption and makes decontamination easier. In contrast, a hard hat is meant for impact protection and doesn’t provide good splash or neck coverage; a baseball cap offers limited protection and is usually cloth, which can absorb pesticides; a hair net only covers hair and provides little protection for the head or neck from chemical contact.