Contents tagged with PPE

20 May 2022

HSE clarification of the term "treated areas" in relation to worker exposure to PPPs

Read the response from the Heath and Safety Executive (HSE) regarding a request to clarify the phrasing of ‘treated areas’ in relation to worker re-entry into part-treated, protected environments following Plant Protection Product application. This clarification was sought by AHDB following a query from ornamental crop growers.

29 July 2022

Selection and use of ‘splash-resistant single use’ (SRSU) protective gloves for workers handling treated plants and contaminated surfaces

This factsheet provides information to those responsible for workers (ie the duty holder) about the selection and use of protective gloves when carrying out tasks which may result in exposure of the hands to plant protection products (PPPs).