When mixing concentrates or highly toxic sprays, what PPE should you wear?

• A. Wear a face shield or tight fitting goggles with antifog lenses and indirect venting
• B. Wear a cloth mask
• C. No protection needed
• D. Wear safety glasses only

Answer: (A)

When mixing concentrates or highly toxic sprays, eye and face protection is essential because splashes or aerosols can reach your eyes and face and cause serious injury or exposure. A face shield provides broad protection for the entire face, while tight-fitting goggles protect the eyes directly. Goggles with antifog lenses help you keep clear vision, which is important while handling chemicals, and indirect venting reduces the chance that vapors or liquid enter through the vents. Wearing only a cloth mask or no protection offers inadequate safety for the eyes and face, and safety glasses alone leave parts of the face exposed. So, the best choice is protection that shields the eyes and face with good visibility and venting.