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EPA WORKER PROTECTION STANDARDS

WORKER PROTECTION STANDARDS. Full text of 8/21/92 WPS regulations with explanation including proposed exception for cut flowers. In Word Perfect 5.1 format (can be read by most word processors). Download Text 540k | Download Zip 154k
WPS SUMMARY. Summary of the Worker Protection Standard for Agricultural Pesticides by Jack L. Runyan, USDA Economic Research Service, December 1993. Good overview. Download Text 36k | Download Zip 11k
HOW TO COMPLY MANUAL This manual, prepared by EPA, provides the information necessary for employers to comply with the requirements of the 1992 Worker Protection Standard, but check for subsequent rule revisions. Courtesy WPS-Forum. Download Text 177k | Download Zip 46k | View Online
WPS Q&A. EPA's FAQ. Frequently asked questions answered by EPA's Interpretive Guidance Work Group. Download Text 155k | Download Zip 45k
PESTICIDE RECORDKEEPING FAQ Frequently asked questions answered by USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, Science Division View Online
EPA WPS PUBLICATIONS Environmental Protection Agency
RECOGNITION AND MANAGEMENT OF PESTICIDE POISONINGS Environmental Protection Agency

WPS REVISIONS

EPA GUIDANCE ON DRIFT 8/13/01. The purpose of this new labeling guidance is to provide pesticide registrants, applicators, and other individuals responsible for pesticide applications with improved and more consistent product label statements for controlling pesticide drift in order to be protective of human health and the environment.
DECONTAMINATION. 6/26/96. Reduces period in which decontamination supplies must be available to workers entering fields treated with low-toxicity pesticides. Download Text 43k | Download Zip 14k
WARNING SIGNS. 6/26/96. Permits second language other than Spanish if used by a majority of non-English speaking workers to be used on warning signs. Also permits smaller signs to be used under certain circumstances in nurseries and greenhouses. Download Text 38k | Download Zip 13k
CROP ADVISORS. 5/3/95. Exempts certain qualified crop advisors and certain persons performing crop advising tasks under their direct supervision from some WPS requirements. Download Text 40k | Download Zip 11k
IRRIGATION. 5/3/95. Exception allows workers to perform necessary irrigation activities, which if delayed could cause significant economic loss, and that result in minimal contact with pesticide-treated surfaces, for a maximum of 8 hours in a 24-hour period during a restricted-entry interval. Download Text 37k | Download Zip 13k
TRAINING GRACE PERIOD. 5/3/95. Allows 5-day grace period for WPS training provided that specified basic pesticide safety information is received by workers prior to entering treated area. Download Text 30k | Download Zip 10k
LIMITED CONTACT RE-ENTRY. 5/3/95. Exception allows workers to perform tasks, which if delayed would result in significant economic loss, and that result in minimal contact with pesticide-treated surfaces, for up to 8 hours per 24-hour period during a restricted entry interval. Download Text 38k | Download Zip 13k

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Last revised: January 29, 2002
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	EPA WORKER PROTECTION STANDARDS WORKER PROTECTION STANDARDS. Full text of 8/21/92 WPS regulations with explanation including proposed exception for cut flowers. In Word Perfect 5.1 format (can be read by most word processors). Download Text 540k \| Download Zip 154k WPS SUMMARY. Summary of the Worker Protection Standard for Agricultural Pesticides by Jack L. Runyan, USDA Economic Research Service, December 1993. Good overview. Download Text 36k \| Download Zip 11k HOW TO COMPLY MANUAL This manual, prepared by EPA, provides the information necessary for employers to comply with the requirements of the 1992 Worker Protection Standard, but check for subsequent rule revisions. Courtesy WPS-Forum. Download Text 177k \| Download Zip 46k \| View Online WPS Q&A. EPA's FAQ. Frequently asked questions answered by EPA's Interpretive Guidance Work Group. Download Text 155k \| Download Zip 45k PESTICIDE RECORDKEEPING FAQ Frequently asked questions answered by USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, Science Division View Online EPA WPS PUBLICATIONS Environmental Protection Agency RECOGNITION AND MANAGEMENT OF PESTICIDE POISONINGS Environmental Protection Agency WPS REVISIONS EPA GUIDANCE ON DRIFT 8/13/01. The purpose of this new labeling guidance is to provide pesticide registrants, applicators, and other individuals responsible for pesticide applications with improved and more consistent product label statements for controlling pesticide drift in order to be protective of human health and the environment. DECONTAMINATION. 6/26/96. Reduces period in which decontamination supplies must be available to workers entering fields treated with low-toxicity pesticides. Download Text 43k \| Download Zip 14k WARNING SIGNS. 6/26/96. Permits second language other than Spanish if used by a majority of non-English speaking workers to be used on warning signs. Also permits smaller signs to be used under certain circumstances in nurseries and greenhouses. Download Text 38k \| Download Zip 13k CROP ADVISORS. 5/3/95. Exempts certain qualified crop advisors and certain persons performing crop advising tasks under their direct supervision from some WPS requirements. Download Text 40k \| Download Zip 11k IRRIGATION. 5/3/95. Exception allows workers to perform necessary irrigation activities, which if delayed could cause significant economic loss, and that result in minimal contact with pesticide-treated surfaces, for a maximum of 8 hours in a 24-hour period during a restricted-entry interval. Download Text 37k \| Download Zip 13k TRAINING GRACE PERIOD. 5/3/95. Allows 5-day grace period for WPS training provided that specified basic pesticide safety information is received by workers prior to entering treated area. Download Text 30k \| Download Zip 10k LIMITED CONTACT RE-ENTRY. 5/3/95. Exception allows workers to perform tasks, which if delayed would result in significant economic loss, and that result in minimal contact with pesticide-treated surfaces, for up to 8 hours per 24-hour period during a restricted entry interval. Download Text 38k \| Download Zip 13k To receive e-mail when labor affairs pages are updated, enter your Internet e-mail address: Select a Web page to monitor: Al French, USDA Coordinator of Agricultural Labor Affairs, can be reached at (202) 720-4737 or by e-mail at Al.French@usda.gov Last revised: January 29, 2002 URL https://www.usda.gov/oce/oce/labor-affairs/wpspage.htm Top \| Labor Affairs home page \| OCE home page \| USDA home page The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in its programs on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, and marital or familial status. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact the USDA Office ofCommunications at (202) 720-5881 (voice) or (202) 720-7808 (TDD). To file a complaint, write the Secretary of Agriculture, USDA, Washington, D.C., 20250, or call (202) 720-7327 (voice) or (202) 720-1127 (TDD). USDA is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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