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  • May 1st 2009 Issue
  • Tips to keep pesticide residues out of your home

    • Change out of your work clothes immediately after work, preferably at your workplace. • Store your work clothes and work boots outside the home, preferably at the worksite and separated from your street clothes. • Bathe as soon a possible after work, preferably at your workplace and before being in contact with family members. • Launder your work clothes after each use, on the day of use if possible. • Women, especially if pregnant or planning a pregnancy, should avoid handling contaminated clothes. • Use rubber glove to handle your contaminated clothing, which should be washed separately from the family wash. • If you have a […]

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