Employees that mix, load, or apply pesticides or perform tasks that bring them into direct contact with pesticides (e.g. cleaning or repairing application equipment, mixing and loading pesticides). Under the WPS all pesticide handlers must at least 18 years old.
Employees that mix, load, or apply pesticides or perform tasks that bring them into direct contact with pesticides (e.g. cleaning or repairing application equipment, mixing and loading pesticides). Under the WPS all pesticide handlers must at least 18 years old.
Employees that perform hand labor tasks related to plant production (e.g. weeding, cultivating, harvesting).
Employees that perform hand labor tasks related to plant production (e.g. weeding, cultivating, harvesting).
The time immediately after a pesticide application when entry into the treated area is limited. REI information is found on the pesticide label.
The time immediately after a pesticide application when entry into the treated area is limited. REI information is found on the pesticide label.
Employees that mix, load, or apply pesticides or perform tasks that bring them into direct contact with pesticides (e.g. cleaning or repairing application equipment, mixing and loading pesticides). Under the WPS all pesticide handlers must at least 18 years old.
Employees that perform hand labor tasks related to plant production (e.g. weeding, cultivating, harvesting).
The time immediately after a pesticide application when entry into the treated area is limited. REI information is found on the pesticide label.
General WPS requirements
Specific WPS pesticide safety training is required for both Agricultural Workers and Pesticide Handlers. The training must be conducted by a qualified trainer using EPA-approved training material and completed before workers enter a treated area and pesticide handlers perform any handler task. Pesticide safety training is required once every 12 months.
Agricultural Workers or Pesticide Handlers that are currently licensed as Minnesota Commercial or Non-commercial Pesticide Applicators or Private Pesticide Applicators are exempt from the pesticide safety training requirement.
Specific WPS pesticide safety training is required for both Agricultural Workers and Pesticide Handlers. The training must be conducted by a qualified trainer using EPA-approved training material and completed before workers enter a treated area and pesticide handlers perform any handler task. Pesticide safety training is required once every 12 months.
Agricultural Workers or Pesticide Handlers that are currently licensed as Minnesota Commercial or Non-commercial Pesticide Applicators or Private Pesticide Applicators are exempt from the pesticide safety training requirement.
