Table 4.

Farmers’ reported use of personal protected equipment when mixing and spraying pesticides to prevent occupational pesticide exposure (n = 150) ^a.

Protective Equipment	Variable	n	(%)
Coveralls	Always	19	18
	Sometimes	15	14
	Never	71	68
Protective boots	Always	20	19
	Sometimes	28	27
	Never	57	54
Glasses/goggles	Always	50	48
	Sometimes	23	22
	Never	32	30
Gloves	Always	64	61
	Sometimes	38	36
	Never	3	3
Respirator	Always	4	4
	Sometimes	27	26
	Never	74	70
Hat	Always	44	42
	Sometimes	54	51
	Never	7	7

^a Number of respondents who wore at least one personal protective equipment during mixing and spraying pesticides.