What should be done with contaminated disposable coveralls after use?

What should be done with contaminated disposable coveralls after use?

• A. They should be laundered and reused.
• B. They should be stored with other PPE.
• C. They should be washed and dried.
• D. They should be discarded immediately.

Answer: (D)

Contaminated disposable coveralls are meant for single use. After pesticide exposure, they carry residues that can persist on the fabric and may even penetrate or wick through fibers. Laundering or reusing them isn’t reliable for removing all contamination and can spread residues to the wearer, to the laundry, or to other surfaces and people. Keeping them or washing them risks ongoing exposure and cross‑contamination. The safest and proper action is to discard them immediately in a designated pesticide‑contaminated waste container, following site procedures for disposal and then performing hand hygiene.

Contaminated disposable coveralls are meant for single use. After pesticide exposure, they carry residues that can persist on the fabric and may even penetrate or wick through fibers. Laundering or reusing them isn’t reliable for removing all contamination and can spread residues to the wearer, to the laundry, or to other surfaces and people. Keeping them or washing them risks ongoing exposure and cross‑contamination. The safest and proper action is to discard them immediately in a designated pesticide‑contaminated waste container, following site procedures for disposal and then performing hand hygiene.