Which of the following items is NOT part of the minimum PPE that should be worn?

• A. Long sleeved shirt
• B. Long pants
• C. Hat
• D. Goggles

Answer: (D)

Minimum PPE means the basic clothing and gear you wear to protect yourself during routine pesticide handling, based on what the product label requires for standard use. The skin-protecting items—covering the arms and legs with a long-sleeved shirt and long pants—and a hat to shield the head from sun and drift are typically included in this baseline set. Shoes plus socks are also part of normal protection, though not listed in the options here.

Eye protection like goggles is important when there is a splash hazard or when the label specifically requires it, but it isn’t automatically included in the minimal baseline for every product or task. Because goggles aren’t universally required as part of the minimum PPE, they are the item that does not belong to the minimum set in this question. You would add eye protection only if the label or the specific task calls for it.