Coveralls are ____ when making a pesticide application.

• A. A substitute for work clothes
• B. Not considered PPE
• C. Second layer of clothing worn over work clothes
• D. A disposable wrap worn over gloves

Answer: (C)

Coveralls serve as an outer protective layer during pesticide application. They are worn over your regular work clothes to create a barrier between you and the chemical, helping prevent skin contact and keeping contaminants off your base clothing. This layering is why they are described as the second layer of clothing worn over work clothes. They are PPE because they reduce exposure to pesticides, not as a substitute for working clothes, since you still wear clothing underneath for comfort and additional protection. They aren’t a disposable wrap worn over gloves, which would be a different item used for a different purpose.