To prevent pesticide sprays from getting on your feet, which measure is recommended?

• A. Keep pant legs outside of boots
• B. Wear steel-toe work
• C. Tuck coveralls into your boots
• D. Wear canvas or leather shoes

Answer: (B)

Protecting your feet starts with footwear that is fully enclosed and capable of resisting splashes. Wearing steel-toe work boots provides a solid, closed barrier around the feet, helping keep pesticide spray from reaching your skin if you step in or around treated areas. They’re durable and stay securely on your feet, which reduces exposure from accidental contact with spray or contaminated surfaces.

Other options leave gaps or rely on clothing being tucked in, which isn’t as reliable. Letting pant legs sit outside the boots can allow spray to run up the leg; wearing shoes made from canvas or leather won’t necessarily resist chemical exposure and can absorb residues; and tucking coveralls into boots helps seal the leg but still depends on the footwear to block entry at the bottom. So, sturdy, closed-toe footwear like steel-toe boots offers the strongest, more consistent protection against pesticide sprays reaching the feet.