The statement 'Use heavy-duty detergent, cold water at the lowest level, and only a small amount of family laundry when washing work clothes or coveralls worn during pesticide applications' is true.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Not specified
• D. Depends

Answer: (B)

Contaminated work clothes from pesticide applications must be washed separately from family laundry to prevent spreading residues into the home. The statement suggests using cold water and combining a small amount of family laundry with the work clothes, which risks transferring pesticides to others and to household items. The safer approach is to wash work clothes in a temperature suitable for the fabric (often warm or hot, if the fabric allows) with a heavy-duty detergent that helps break down and remove pesticide residues. This separation minimizes contamination and reduces exposure risk.