Which parts of the body are likely to be exposed to pesticides?

• A. Feet
• B. Hair
• C. Face
• D. Hands and forearms

Answer: (D)

Exposure is most likely on skin that has direct contact with the product during handling, mixing, loading, and application. The hands and forearms are the areas most involved in these tasks, so they’re the parts most likely to be exposed to pesticides. Wearing proper PPE such as gloves and protective sleeves helps prevent contact and reduces the risk of skin absorption.

Feet could be exposed if there’s a spill or you step into a treated area, and the face could be exposed if splashes occur or drift reaches you, but during standard pesticide work, the hands and forearms are the primary exposure sites because of their direct role in handling the product.