Role: Trainers of Workers
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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 workers under the WPS?
July 27th, 2023
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What are my responsibilities as a trainer of workers?
July 27th, 2023
Qualified WPS Trainers WPS training must be delivered by: Timing of Training Agricultural workers need to be provided with WPS worker training before they begin working in treated areas, and every 12 months. If the worker has received pesticide handler training in the last 12 months, worker training is not required. Training Format As a trainer, you must: Training Materials The trainer must use EPA-approved training materials. […]
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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 NPSEC The new poster may be printed and distributed. There are several languages available: English Spanish Chinese Haitian-Creole Ilocano Karen Russian Tagalog Vietnamese PERC is collaborating with the National Pesticide Safety Education Center (NPSEC) to promote the sale of printed posters to help support pesticide safety education nationally. […]
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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 […]