<![CDATA[Pesticide exposure is an occupational health risk among shallot farmers, particularly during pesticide mixing, spraying, and equipment cleaning. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is used to reduce contact with pesticides during agricultural activities. This study aimed to describe PPE use among shallot farmers in Wanasari Subdistrict, Brebes Regency. A quantitative descriptive study was conducted in February 2026 involving 40 farmers selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected through structured interviews using an adapted questionnaire and analyzed descriptively. The mean age of respondents was 35.48 ± 7.32 years, mean farming experience was 15.63 ± 6.35 years, and mean daily working duration was 6.03 ± 1.00 hours. Long-sleeved clothing was the most frequently used PPE component (87.5%), while boots were the least frequently used (25.0%). Based on the predefined criterion of using at least five of seven PPE components, 34 respondents (85.0%) were classified as having incomplete PPE use, whereas 6 respondents (15.0%) met the completeness criterion. PPE use varied across components, particularly for foot and eye protection. Occupational health education should emphasize appropriate PPE selection and use according to pesticide hazards and agricultural activities.]]>
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