Which statement about PPE usage is true?

• A. PPE usage is optional for pesticide applications.
• B. PPE should be worn only if comfortable.
• C. It is acceptable to share PPE between workers if cleaned.
• D. All required PPE must be worn as specified, and fit testing is required if the label requires it.

Answer: (D)

PPE is the safety barrier that protects you from pesticide hazards, and the label specifies exactly what you must wear during every phase of handling and applying the product. Because those requirements are set to prevent exposure, you follow them as written, not based on personal comfort. When a respirator is required, the label may also call for a fit test to ensure the respirator seals properly to your face; without a proper seal, the protection can be ineffective even if you’re wearing the equipment. In addition to respirators, other required PPE (gloves, goggles, coveralls, boots, etc.) must be used and maintained as specified, and PPE should be dedicated to you rather than shared to avoid cross-contamination. So the correct statement reflects both following the label’s PPE requirements and conducting fit testing when the label requires it.