Worker Protection Standard: Requirements for Agricultural Employers of Workers and Handlers

Protection Agency ◽

Agricultural Pesticides ◽

The Us ◽

Commercial Pesticide

In 1992, the US Environmental Protection Agency issued a comprehensive regulation called the Worker Protection Standard for Agricultural Pesticides (WPS). The EPA has made several changes to the WPS since it was fully implemented in 1995. This 5-page document will address the WPS protections commercial pesticide handler employers must provide to their handlers. Written by Frederick M. Fishel and published by the UF/IFAS Agronomy Department, January 2018. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pi275

Worker Protection Standard: Respirators

EDIS ◽

10.32473/edis-pi272-2017 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 2017 (3) ◽

Author(s):

Frederick M. Fishel

Keyword(s):

Agricultural Workers ◽

Protection Agency ◽

Agricultural Pesticides ◽

The Us ◽

Enclosed Space ◽

In 1992, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a comprehensive regulation called the Worker Protection Standard for Agricultural Pesticides (WPS). The WPS covers pesticides used in the outdoor and enclosed space production of plants on farms, forests, and nurseries, as well as greenhouses. The WPS requires agricultural employers to take steps to reduce pesticide-related risks when agricultural workers and pesticide handlers are exposed to these pesticides. The EPA has made several changes to the WPS since it was fully implemented in 1995. On November 2, 2015, the EPA revised the WPS, making significant changes to the rule’s requirements. Most of the revised provisions will become effective January 2, 2017; there are four provisions that are delayed until January 2, 2018. In late 2016, the EPA released the revised “How to Comply Manual” to provide an updated resource. The entire document is posted on their website at https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2016-09/documents/htcmanual_final.pdf. This document will address the use of respirators under the revised WPS.

Worker Protection Standard: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 2016

EDIS ◽

10.32473/edis-pi267-2016 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 2016 (7) ◽

Author(s):

Frederick M. Fishel

Keyword(s):

Personal Protective Equipment ◽

Agricultural Workers ◽

Protective Equipment ◽

Protection Agency ◽

Agricultural Pesticides ◽

The Us ◽

Enclosed Space ◽

In 1992, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a comprehensive regulation called the Worker Protection Standard for Agricultural Pesticides (WPS). The WPS covers pesticides used in the outdoor and enclosed space production of plants on farms, forests, and nurseries, as well as greenhouses. The WPS requires agricultural employers to take steps to reduce pesticide-related risks when agricultural workers and pesticide handlers are exposed to these pesticides. The EPA has made several changes to the WPS since it was fully implemented in 1995. On November 2, 2015, the EPA revised the WPS, making significant changes to the rule’s requirements. This document includes those changes related to personal protective equipment (PPE).

Worker Protection Standard: Additional Requirements for Agricultural Employers of Workers

EDIS ◽

10.32473/edis-pi273-2017 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 2017 (6) ◽

Author(s):

Frederick M. Fishel

Keyword(s):

Occupational Exposures ◽

Agricultural Workers ◽

Protection Agency ◽

Agricultural Pesticides ◽

The Us ◽

Agricultural Plants ◽

Enclosed Space ◽

In 1992, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a comprehensive regulation called the Worker Protection Standard for Agricultural Pesticides (WPS). This regulation is primarily intended to reduce the risks of illness or injury to workers and handlers resulting from occupational exposures to pesticides used in the production of agricultural plants on agricultural establishments (i.e., farms, forests, nurseries and enclosed space production facilities, such as greenhouses). The WPS requires agricultural employers to take steps to reduce pesticide-related risks when agricultural workers and pesticide handlers are exposed to these pesticides. The EPA has made several changes to the WPS since it was fully implemented in 1995. On November 2, 2015, the EPA revised the WPS, making significant changes to the rule’s requirements. Most of the revised provisions will become effective January 2, 2017; there are four provisions that are delayed until January 2, 2018. In late 2016, the EPA released the revised “How to Comply Manual” to provide an updated resource. The entire document is posted on their website at https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2016-09/documents/htcmanual_final.pdf. This document will address the additional requirements for agricultural employers of workers under the revised WPS.

Worker Protection Standard: Training Workers and Handlers 2016

EDIS ◽

10.32473/edis-pi268-2016 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 2016 (7) ◽

Author(s):

Frederick M. Fishel

Keyword(s):

Agricultural Workers ◽

Protection Agency ◽

Training Requirements ◽

Agricultural Pesticides ◽

The Us ◽

Standard Training ◽

Enclosed Space ◽

In 1992, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a comprehensive regulation called the Worker Protection Standard for Agricultural Pesticides (WPS). The WPS covers pesticides used in the outdoor and enclosed space production of plants on farms, forests, and nurseries, as well as greenhouses. The WPS requires agricultural employers to take steps to reduce pesticide-related risks when agricultural workers and pesticide handlers are exposed to these pesticides. The EPA has made several changes to the WPS since it was fully implemented in 1995. On November 2, 2015, the EPA revised the WPS, making significant changes to the rule’s requirements. Most of the revised provisions will become effective January 2, 2017; there are four provisions that are delayed until January 2, 2018. This document will address worker and handler training requirements.