The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Worker Protection Standard (WPS) is designed to reduce the risk of pesticide exposure to pesticide handlers and agricultural workers. The WPS includes requirements for:
Pesticide safety training
Notification of pesticide applications
Use of personal protective equipment
Restricted entry intervals following pesticide application
Decontamination supplies
Emergency medical assistance
Ernesto Lugo, ESD | Yuma | 928-344-7909 |
Alex Bellotti, ESD | Yuma | 928-344-7909 |
Alex Meraz, ESD | Phoenix | 602-542-3241 |
Roberto Rios, ACT | Phoenix | 602-542-0985 |