Does it Apply to You?
The Worker Protection Standard only applies in agricultural production areas where WPS-labeled pesticides were used in the last 30 days (or so)... and it only applies to workers doing activities related to production of the crop. This is complex! Let us take you through it, step-by-step.
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Just For You
Discover personalized guides and answers to commonly asked questions tailored to your role in 'Just for You’.
Workers
Handlers
Agricultural Employers
Commercial Pesticide Handler Employers
Trainers of Workers
Trainers of Handlers
Labor Contractors
Crop Advisors
Inspectors
WPS Training Videos for Workers and Handlers
A series of WPS Training Videos for Workers and Handlers, covering topics such as pesticide safety, PPE, and emergency preparedness. These videos aim to promote worker safety and proper handling of pesticides in agricultural establishments.
Safety in the Orchard: Understanding and Applying the Worker Protection Standard
Safety in the Greenhouse: Understanding and Applying the Worker Protection Standard
Worker Protection Standard (WPS) for Pesticide Handlers
WPS Posters
A collection of WPS posters designed to aid in the education of workers and handlers in the agricultural industry. These visual aids cover important topics such as pesticide safety, proper handling and use of PPE, and emergency procedures. A collection of WPS posters designed to aid in the education of workers and handlers in the agricultural industry. These visual aids cover important topics such as pesticide safety, proper handling and use of PPE, and emergency procedures.
WPS Flip Charts
A collection of WPS flip charts designed to aid in the education of workers in the agricultural industry. These visual aids cover important topics such as pesticide safety, proper handling and use of PPE, and emergency procedures.
WPS Handouts
A range of informational handouts on the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) designed to educate workers and handlers in the agricultural industry. These handouts cover topics such as pesticide safety, worker rights and responsibilities, and emergency procedures.
Resource Type Inventories
This is a collection of educational resources to help people on farms, orchards, forests, and other agricultural establishments comply with the Worker Protection Standard (WPS). It was produced by the Pesticide Educational Resources Collaborative (PERC) in collaboration with the US EPA's Office of Pesticide Programs. The material and content has been reviewed by federal regulators, farmworker advocacy organizations, university experts, and state agriculture officials. However, users are cautioned not to rely on any one resource for compliance information. Please refer to the official "How-to-Comply" Manual, and contact your state regulatory agency with questions.
WPS Dictionary and Definitions
Workers must be trained under the WPS, but how do you define "worker?" Find legal definitions on the right. On the left, the same terms are explained in non-legal language, in English and Spanish.
Acknowledgements
This collection of original content was developed in 2019 by PERC by dozens of contributors and reviewers. Click below for a complete list of collaborators and citation instructions.
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WPS Contacts in Your State
You can browse or search for your state's WPS contact information in a table.
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View Entire WPS Library
Visit the collection of educational resources to aid compliance with the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) in various agricultural establishments.