Under which condition can employee handlers be exempt from wearing eye protection?

The exemption from wearing eye protection for employee handlers when working in an enclosed cab is based on the assumption that enclosed cabs provide a certain level of physical protection from exposure to chemicals, including pesticides. When inside an enclosed cab, the handlers are less likely to come into contact with airborne particles or splashes that could cause eye injury. This is a common safety standard that recognizes that a controlled environment reduces the risk of exposure compared to other scenarios, such as applying pesticides in open areas or dealing with emergency decontamination situations where potential splashes and contamination hazards are greater.

In contrast, other situations mentioned do not provide the same level of protection and can expose workers to significant risks that necessitate wearing eye protection. For instance, applying pesticides indoors or during emergency decontamination requires personal protective equipment to safeguard against the variabilities in chemical exposure that can occur in those environments. Similarly, garden chemicals, though potentially less hazardous than industrial pesticides, still carry risks that necessitate proper safety protocols.