Under the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) as revised in 2015, there are new requirements for pesticide handlers when product labels require the use of a respirator.
Before handlers can use a respirator, they must receive:
This new guide from PERC includes:
Purchase printed copies of the guide from NPSEC. If you would like to print or download the guide, click here for a high quality version (48 pp, 3.5MB).
This publication is also available in Spanish. For a high quality print version (48 pp, 3.5MB) click here.
This version was revised in October 2017. Click here for a summary of changes.
The following resources will provide guidance to handler employers, pesticide handlers, and medical professionals.