The Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection enforces the federal Worker Protection Standard (WPS) in Wisconsin. The WPS is a regulation issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency intended to use information, training and practices to reduce the risk of pesticide exposure for pesticide handlers and other workers producing crops:
- On farms
- In forests
- In nurseries
- In greenhouses
Workers and handlers include employees, self-employed contractors and, in some cases, owners.
Changes to WPS
Recent changes already in effect
Compare old/new provisions
Proposed additional changes: EPA is proposing changes to the application exclusion zone (AEZ) requirements within the Worker Protection Standard. EPA has not yet released the proposed rule for public comment. DATCP will announce when the comment period opens, possibly in autumn 2019.
Training
Programs to become a qualified trainer
Training materials and videos for workers, handlers and trainers
Training record form
Safety posters
Requirements for posting WPS information
Posters for downloading and printing on 11 x 17 paper, with Wisconsin contact information
Order larger or laminated posters (no Wisconsin contact information)
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