. Agri-news. Agriculture. Absorption rates Compared to forearm,which is pouring or reaching into the sprayer tank," she says. The apron can be a third layer over a pair of disposable and cloth coveralls. Protecting your head is also very important as the scalp, forehead and ear canal absorption rates are from over three to more than five times as much as the forearm rate. Some type of head protection is strongly recommened. "If possible, choose a hard hat with a plastic band, not a fabric cap," stresses Malyk. "Plus, remove any cloth finings from the hard ; On


. Agri-news. Agriculture. Absorption rates Compared to forearm,which is pouring or reaching into the sprayer tank," she says. The apron can be a third layer over a pair of disposable and cloth coveralls. Protecting your head is also very important as the scalp, forehead and ear canal absorption rates are from over three to more than five times as much as the forearm rate. Some type of head protection is strongly recommened. "If possible, choose a hard hat with a plastic band, not a fabric cap," stresses Malyk. "Plus, remove any cloth finings from the hard ; Once the fabric cap absorbs mists or dusts, it is much more difficult to get clean, compared to a hard hat. On the other hand, a hard hat can be cleaned with soap and water after every use. Ear plugs and disposable coveralls with hoods are extra protection from exposure. Malyk also reminds fanners not to wear contact lenses when applying pesticides. "Your contact lenses can also become a source of continual contamination, so don't wear them. "Your best information sources about what protective clothing you should wear are the product label, the Blue Rook and Alberta Agriculture brochures," she adds. "You can also talk with protective clothing suppliers such as Aucklands and ; All protective clothing and equipment should be thoroughly washed after every use. April 1, 1996-page 3 Brochures and a video about protective clothing are available from all Alberta Agriculture district offices. Contact: Kiinm Slulyk (403)427-2412 Sweet peas can be planted in late April You can get ready for summer by planting sweet peas in mid to late April says an Alberta Agriculture, Food and Rural Development horticulturist. "Sweet peas can be planted directly into your garden as soon as the soil can be worked in the spring. That's usually late April," says Shelley Barkley. information officer at the Crop Diversification Centre South in Brooks. Sweet peas and summe


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