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
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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