The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) issued guidance on the personal protective equipment (PPE) rules for commercial pesticide applicators in Michigan to ensure safe pesticide use:
MDARD Guidance for PPE Requirements for Commercial Applicators
Using appropriate levels of PPE is crucial to safeguard applicators from pesticide exposure. The risk posed to an applicator by a pesticide depends on how likely they are to come into contact with it and the pesticide's toxicity. Proper PPE usage significantly reduces this risk by minimizing skin and eye contact, as well as preventing ingestion and inhalation of pesticides.
Additional information about PPE regulatory requirements for commercial pesticide applicators in Michigan can be found in Regulation 637, Pesticide Use.