Which practice is NOT recommended to prevent dermal exposure?

Which practice is NOT recommended to prevent dermal exposure?

• A. Wear gloves
• B. Eye PPE
• C. Wash hands before eating
• D. Spray pesticides without eye protection

Answer: (D)

Preventing dermal exposure relies on barriers and good hygiene. Wearing gloves creates a physical barrier between skin and pesticides. Washing hands before eating removes residues that could be absorbed through skin or accidentally ingested, lowering exposure risk. Eye protection is also part of protecting exposed skin around the eyes and preventing splashes from transferring to skin. Spraying pesticides without eye protection is not recommended because it allows splashes to reach eyes and facial skin, increasing dermal and ocular exposure.

Preventing dermal exposure relies on barriers and good hygiene. Wearing gloves creates a physical barrier between skin and pesticides. Washing hands before eating removes residues that could be absorbed through skin or accidentally ingested, lowering exposure risk. Eye protection is also part of protecting exposed skin around the eyes and preventing splashes from transferring to skin. Spraying pesticides without eye protection is not recommended because it allows splashes to reach eyes and facial skin, increasing dermal and ocular exposure.