The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is responsible for the implementation and compliance monitoring of the federal Worker Protection Standard in Minnesota.
The Worker Protection Standard (WPS) is a regulation issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. It covers pesticides that are used in the production of agricultural plants on farms, forest, nurseries and greenhouses. The WPS requires the employer to take steps to reduce the risk of employee exposure to pesticides.
If you are an agricultural pesticide user and/or employer of agricultural workers or pesticide handlers, the WPS requires you to provide to your employees:
- information about exposure to pesticides,
- protection against exposure to pesticide, and
- ways to mitigate exposure to pesticides.
The Worker Protection Standard Train-the-Trainer Program
Two Worker Protection Standard Train-the-Trainer programs have been scheduled for 2012. Both trainings will cover the same material and qualify participants to conduct WPS pesticide safety training for workers and pesticide handlers.
| Date |
Location |
Time |
| February 23, 2012 |
MNDOT Building, St. Cloud |
9:30 AM - 3:00 PM |
| March 7, 2012 |
South Central College, Faribault |
9:30 AM - 3:00 PM |
Train-the-Trainer is:
- Open to all interested persons
- Presented in English
- There is no registration fee or charge for training materials
The Train-the-Trainer Program includes:
- An in-depth look at the Worker Protection Standard Program
- Review of pesticide labels
- Identification and use of Personal Protective Equipment
- Classroom handout and training materials provided
To register or for more information, contact Steve Poncin at 651-201-6136 or Steve.Poncin@state.mn.us
MDA Contact
Steve Poncin
Steve.Poncin@state.mn.us
651-201-6136
Pesticide & Fertilizer Management Division
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