Why should sleeves be worn outside gloves when handling pesticides?

Why should sleeves be worn outside gloves when handling pesticides?

• A. To prevent sleeves from getting dirty
• B. To keep sleeves within glove cuffs
• C. To improve grip
• D. To prevent pesticides from running into the gloves

Answer: (D)

The idea is to minimize chemical entry paths into your protective gear. When you’re handling pesticides, liquid can drip or wick down your arms. If the sleeve is inside the glove or tucked under the cuff, pesticides on the arm can travel up into the glove through the gap at the wrist, increasing skin exposure. Wearing the sleeves outside the gloves creates a barrier at the glove–sleeve junction and helps prevent pesticides from running into the gloves. It also reduces contamination risk when you remove PPE. The other options don’t address the exposure path that glove cuffs present.

The idea is to minimize chemical entry paths into your protective gear. When you’re handling pesticides, liquid can drip or wick down your arms. If the sleeve is inside the glove or tucked under the cuff, pesticides on the arm can travel up into the glove through the gap at the wrist, increasing skin exposure. Wearing the sleeves outside the gloves creates a barrier at the glove–sleeve junction and helps prevent pesticides from running into the gloves. It also reduces contamination risk when you remove PPE. The other options don’t address the exposure path that glove cuffs present.