Avoid Exposure To Chemicals

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CAUTION: Exposure to chemicals, including pesticides, can cause injury or death.

DO NOT RELY ON THIS CAB, CAB PRESSURE INDICATOR, OR CAB AIR FILTERS TO PROTECT AGAINST CHEMICAL EXPOSURE.

To reduce risk of chemical exposure:

• Wear PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT in accordance with chemical manufacturer’s label
• Allow only trained, certified applicators to apply chemicals
• Always close the windows and doors during spreading
• Verify that John Deere activated carbon filters, or appropriate substitutes, are installed at all times (see Checking and Replacing Cab Air Filters in the Cab and Air Conditioning section of machine Operator’s Manual)
• Keep chemicals out of the cab
• Clean or remove contaminated shoes or clothing before entering the cab
• Keep cab interior clean
• Read and follow all instructions in:
  • Manufacturer’s label for each chemical applied
  • U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Worker Protection Standard for Agricultural Pesticides
  • State or regional guidelines for worker safety and health
  • Operator’s Manual for this machine
• Numerous requirements must be met, including but not limited to EPA regulations
• Even while inside cab, always wear long sleeves, long pants, shoes, and socks when applying chemicals, including pesticides
• If necessary to leave cab when chemicals, including pesticides, are present, always use personal protective equipment recommended by chemical manufacturer
• Before reentering cab, remove personal protective equipment used to handle chemicals, including pesticides, and store equipment in accordance with EPA guidelines to prevent contaminating cab