When should chemical resistant gloves be worn?

Chemical resistant gloves should be worn when mixing and loading pesticides because this process involves direct contact with the chemicals, which can pose significant health risks if they come into contact with the skin. Pesticides can contain harmful substances that may be absorbed through the skin or can irritate it. Wearing gloves designed to resist these chemicals provides a crucial barrier that helps protect the user from potential toxicity and chemical burns, ensuring safe handling practices.

In contrast, wearing gloves may not be necessary for handling household items or applying fertilizers, as these activities typically involve less hazardous materials. Storage of chemicals usually requires good practices but does not necessitate immediate contact in the same way as mixing and loading does, where the risk of exposure is highest. Thus, the need for chemical resistant gloves is emphasized most during the most hazardous phases of pesticide management, such as mixing and loading.