The Revised WPS requires that when a pesticide label requires a handler to wear a respirator, the handler’s employer must provide them with a medical evaluation, fit test, and respirator training.   Under WPS, it doesn’t matter if the person is a private applicator, commercial applicator, or neither.  If the person is handling (mixing, loading, applying […]

The Revised WPS requires that when a pesticide label requires a handler to wear a respirator, the handler’s employer must provide them with a medical evaluation, fit test, and respirator training.   Under WPS, it doesn’t matter if the person is a private applicator, commercial applicator, or neither.  If the person is handling (mixing, loading, applying […]

“Quick-Connect”: EPA-approved Handler/Worker Training ** (NEW!) EPA Approved Training Resources webpage. Video (English) – Agricultural Worker and Handler Pesticide Safety Training (MP4). Iowa State University.  May 11, 2017. Video for training agricultural workers about pesticides and the Revised Worker Protection Standard (WPS). This video satisfies the pesticide safety training requirement for both handlers and workers under […]

See  “Quick-Connect”: EPA-approved Handler/Worker Training of  EPA Approved Training Resources webpage for this newly-added WPS resource: Video (English) – Agricultural Worker and Handler Pesticide Safety Training (MP4). Iowa State University.  May 11, 2017. It is approved by EPA for training of both handlers and workers under the revised Worker Protection Standard (WPS). It is compliant […]

See  “Quick-Connect”: EPA-approved Handler/Worker Training of  EPA Approved Training Resources webpage for this newly-added WPS resource: Video (English) – Agricultural Worker and Handler Pesticide Safety Training (MP4). Iowa State University.  May 11, 2017. It is approved by EPA for training of both handlers and workers under the revised Worker Protection Standard (WPS). It is compliant […]

All licensed pesticide applicators, as well as dealers, who store pesticides are required by law to send a copy of their storage inventor(ies) with an explanatory cover letter to the local fire company by May 1st each year. In New Jersey, all licensed pesticide applicators and dealers who store pesticides are required per N.J.A.C. 7:30-9.5 […]