Role: Agricultural Employers
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Application Exclusion Zone Guide
July 5th, 2023
Changes to the Agricultural Worker Protection Standard Updates made to the Agricultural Worker Protection Standard (WPS) in 2015 are meant to protect workers and other people from pesticide exposure. One new addition is the application exclusion zone (AEZ) in outdoor production. Outdoor production includes farms, vineyards, forests, and nurseries. The AEZ is an additional requirement, separate from the restricted entry interval (REI) already required by pesticide labels. The AEZ requirements only apply […]
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How to Comply with the 2015 Revised Worker Protection Standard For Agricultural Pesticides What Owners and Employers Need To Know
July 5th, 2023
EPA in conjunction with the Pesticide Educational Resources Collaborative (PERC) is making available a guide to help users of agricultural pesticides comply with the requirements of the 2015 revised federal Worker Protection Standard. You should read this manual if you employ agricultural workers or handlers, are involved in the production of agricultural plants as an […]
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Pesticide Safety Training for Noncertified Applicators Using Restricted Use Pesticides at Non-Agricultural Sites
May 31st, 2023
In several states and tribal lands, a certified pesticide applicator may supervise one or more noncertified individuals performing application activities. Some of those states and tribes allow noncertified applicators to use Restricted Use Pesticides (RUPs), which are highly toxic to people, wildlife and/or the environment. The Certification & Training Rule for pesticide applicators was revised […]
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Requirements for Marijuana Growers
April 27th, 2023
This is a 20-page document from the Washington State Department of Agriculture, updated for the new WPS. It contains general duties and requirements, entry restrictions for enclosed spaces (appendix B) and posting requirements. Some Washington rules are referenced.
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WPS Handbook for Agricultural Employers
April 27th, 2023
This publication is formatted as a small booklet (4.25" x 5.5") and will be useful as a handout when training and/or inspecting agricultural employers under the Worker Protection Standard. This new guide will help answer questions for agricultural employers including: Many thanks to the development team! Primary Authors:Kaci Buhl, Oregon State University Contributing Authors:Amy Hallman, Oregon State […]
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Updates to the Federal Worker Protection Standard
April 27th, 2023
This is a Power Point presentation that is useful as an orientation for employers and other professionals.
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Is WPS Training Needed? What Employers Need to Know.
April 27th, 2023
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How The Revisions to EPA’s Worker Protection Standard (WPS) Affect Organic Farms/Growers
April 27th, 2023
This is a Power Point presentation with 44 slides including the basic principles of the WPS and label examples from the organic industry.