Which eye protection is recommended for pesticide handling?

Which eye protection is recommended for pesticide handling?

• A. Sunglasses with UV protection
• B. Non-fogging safety goggles that fit over ordinary eyeglasses
• C. Standard clear safety goggles
• D. Face shield only

Answer: (B)

Protection for the eyes during pesticide handling must form a snug barrier to prevent splashes from reaching the eyes, and it should stay clear of vision even if you wear prescription glasses. Non-fogging safety goggles that fit over ordinary eyeglasses meet these needs: they seal around the eyes, protecting against splashes from all angles, and they accommodate glasses so you don’t have to remove your vision-correcting eyewear. The non-fogging feature is essential because fogging can obscure your view just when you need clear sight to mix, handle, or spray chemicals safely. Sunglasses don’t provide a seal against chemical splashes. Standard safe goggles may fog or might not fit over eyeglasses, leaving gaps where pesticides could reach the eyes. A face shield alone doesn’t offer a tight seal around the eyes and can leave gaps at the sides or bottom, so it’s not sufficient as the sole eye protection.

Protection for the eyes during pesticide handling must form a snug barrier to prevent splashes from reaching the eyes, and it should stay clear of vision even if you wear prescription glasses. Non-fogging safety goggles that fit over ordinary eyeglasses meet these needs: they seal around the eyes, protecting against splashes from all angles, and they accommodate glasses so you don’t have to remove your vision-correcting eyewear. The non-fogging feature is essential because fogging can obscure your view just when you need clear sight to mix, handle, or spray chemicals safely.

Sunglasses don’t provide a seal against chemical splashes. Standard safe goggles may fog or might not fit over eyeglasses, leaving gaps where pesticides could reach the eyes. A face shield alone doesn’t offer a tight seal around the eyes and can leave gaps at the sides or bottom, so it’s not sufficient as the sole eye protection.