Role: Trainers of Handlers
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Worker Protection Standard Frequently Asked Questions
August 12th, 2023
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Quick Reference Guide to the Worker Protection Standard (8.5 x 11)
August 3rd, 2023
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How can I get qualified to train handlers under the WPS?
July 27th, 2023
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What are my responsibilities as a trainer of handlers?
July 27th, 2023
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Updated WPS Posters for "Central Posting" Areas and Certain Decontamination Sites
July 19th, 2023
Purchase printed copies of the posters from PERC's Storefront The new poster may be printed and distributed. There are several languages available: English Spanish Chinese Haitian-Creole Ilocano Karen Russian Tagalog Vietnamese Disclaimer on resource translations: All non-English versions of resources are translations of the original in English and are for informational purposes only. In case […]
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A Manual for Trainers of Agricultural Workers and Pesticide Handlers
July 14th, 2023
This is a 262-page manual for WPS trainers from PERC. It includes chapters about each WPS requirement, information about diverse training techniques, and several example training exercises.
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Pesticide Safety Training Requirements
July 10th, 2023
This guide addresses training requirements for both agricultural employers and commercial pesticide handler employers (CPHE) under the 2015 revised Worker Protection Standard (WPS). Who needs to be trained? Agricultural workers and pesticide handlers need WPS training annually if they will be working in treated areas on an agricultural establishment, and their activities are directly related to agricultural production. This applies to areas where a […]
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Exceptions and Exemptions
July 5th, 2023
Exceptions/Exemptions to Pesticide Safety Training Exceptions related to PPE Exceptions related to Decontamination Supplies Exceptions related to Immediate Family Exceptions related to Crop Advisors Looking for more exceptions? The WPS requires agricultural employers and commercial pesticide handler employers to provide specific information and protections to workers, handlers, and other persons when WPS-labeled pesticide products are used on agricultural establishments in the production of agricultural plants. Agricultural Activities that […]