Different PPE types provide differing levels of protection against dermal exposure.
Gloves were found to provide the most effective protection against pesticide exposure in Danish greenhouse workers [56],
whereas a study of US citrus farmers found dermal exposure to be reduced by 27% by the use of gloves, 38% by the use of coveralls, and 65% by the use of both gloves and coveralls [57].
The effectiveness of PPE also varies according to the protective features of the PPE itself, the way in which the pesticide is applied, and the way in which PPE is utilized by workers, such as correct fitting and maintenance.