What PPE is required for pest control technicians?

• A. Gloves, eye/face protection, respirators or masks where required, protective clothing, and proper footwear per chemical labels and safety policy.
• B. Goggles only.
• C. No PPE required.
• D. Hearing protection only.

Answer: (A)

PPE selection is driven by the hazards of pesticides and the guidance on product labels. Pest control work involves risks to skin, eyes, and lungs from chemical exposure, so the right approach is to follow the chemical label and safety policy and use a complete set of protection: gloves to prevent skin contact, eye/face protection to guard against splashes or aerosols, respirators or masks when the label requires it for inhalation hazards, protective clothing to keep skin and clothing from contamination, and proper footwear to protect feet and prevent tracking chemicals. This combination covers the main exposure routes and aligns with standard safety practices in pest control.

Goggles alone would miss skin exposure and any respiratory hazards; no PPE is unsafe; hearing protection addresses noise, not chemical risks.