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Training Under the Amended Pesticide Worker Protection Standard

By Clare Condon Feb 4, 2016 Hazardous and Solid Waste

Updated: Feb 4, 2016

In November 2015, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) amended the Pesticide Worker Protection Standard (WPS). Yesterday we covered a number of key changes to the WPS—age limits, hazard communication, notification, entry restrictions, application suspension, PPE, and decontamination supplies. Today we will review the new training requirements for workers and handlers—what some people in the […]

The What and When of EPA’s Amended Pesticide Worker Protection Standard

By Clare Condon Feb 3, 2016 Hazardous and Solid Waste

Updated: Feb 3, 2016

In November 2015, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) amended the Pesticide Worker Protection Standard (WPS). There are staggered compliance deadlines and a dizzying array of issues with which those affected by the amendments must contend. What are the critical changes in the amended standard and when are the deadlines for compliance? The final rule […]

What to Expect with the Pesticide Worker Protection Standard

By Clare Condon Sep 9, 2015 Hazardous and Solid Waste

Updated: Sep 21, 2015

At this writing, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is close to issuing a final rule amending the Worker Protection Standard (WPS). Today we will recap some of the changes the EPA has proposed to update this standard, which is meant to protect farm workers and their families from exposure to pesticides. Tomorrow we will […]