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Cannabis Worker Protection Standard (EPA-WPS)
The Worker Protection Standard (WPS) Certification is aligned with the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) established safety standards, particularly targeting the sector of agriculture with an enhanced focus on the nuances of cannabis cultivation. This program is designed to impart a thorough understanding of the EPA’s Worker Protection Standard, which plays a pivotal role in minimizing the risks that stem from pesticide exposure in various agricultural settings.
The certification’s relevance spans an array of agricultural environments, including farms, forests, nurseries, and greenhouses. The significance of this regulatory framework cannot be overstated, as it is central to safeguarding the health and safety of agricultural workers and those handling pesticides, addressing the specific challenges and hazards inherent in pesticide application.
Key areas of focus include the mandatory training protocols for agricultural workers, the documentation processes required for training verification, and the adaptation of specific safety procedures to suit the diverse landscapes of agricultural environments. This coverage ensures that participants, irrespective of their prior experience in the field, are equipped with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate the potential dangers associated with pesticide use.
The program is designed to serve individuals within the agricultural community, ranging from those who are newly introduced to the field to those who bring years of professional experience. It provides insights and practical knowledge that are essential for identifying, understanding, and managing the risks related to pesticide exposure, thereby significantly enhancing safety standards.
As agricultural practices and safety standards continue to evolve, the importance of staying informed and educated through certifications like the WPS becomes increasingly evident. This certification not only aligns with the stringent guidelines set forth by the EPA but also equips agricultural professionals with the expertise required to uphold and advance safety protocols within their respective fields.Â
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Cannabis Pesticide Worker Protection
Video: 27:16 Minutes
eBook: 20 Pages
Quiz: 20 Questions
Grade: 70%+ Required
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How does your cannabis Worker Protection Standard (WPS) training work?
$159 will train your whole staff for a year (up to 25 employees) Training can be completed as often as needed for up to 25 employees. Employees can watch the video course individually or all at once Certificates will be available for each worker at the end of the course.
Who is an Cannabis Agricultural Worker per EPA's Worker Protection Standard (WPS)?
An agricultural worker is anyone who works in a field that has been sprayed with pesticides within the last 30 days or does high-contact agricultural tasks such as weeding, moving irrigation equipment, pruning, and harvesting. Workers DO NOT handle pesticides.
Who is a Cannabis Handler per Worker Protection Standard (WPS) ?
A handler is anyone who assists with applications, mixes, loads, or transfers pesticides into application equipment, cleans repairs, or maintains application equipment, works on equipment that has been used to mix, load, or apply, disposes of pesticides or materials with pesticides on them, acts as a flagger, performs tasks as a crop adviser, or applies pesticides.
What’s the difference between pesticide certification & a pesticide license in the cannabis industry?
Which establishments are required to provide cannabis Worker Protection Standard (WPS) training?
The Worker Protection Standard (WPS) applies to all establishments involved in growing, producing, or maintaining for sale agricultural plants (including ornamental plants). This may include, but is not limited to:
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The WPS also applies to any establishment operating as a commercial pesticide handling establishment that applies WPS-labeled pesticide products on agricultural establishments or provides crop advising services for an agricultural establishment.
Which pesticide applicators are covered by cannabis Worker Protection Standard (WPS) training?
Most establishments covered by the WPS are crop producing such as farms, forest operations or nurseries. WPS also covers family owned agricultural operations even if only family members handle and work around pesticides. Essentially, WPS applies to any entity that grows, maintains or produces agricultural plants.
The following facilities or operations that are not generally recognized as traditional agricultural production establishments are covered by the rule if they use WPS-labeled pesticide products:
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The WPS also applies to any entity operating as a commercial pesticide handling establishment applying or advising the application of WPS-labeled pesticide products on agricultural commodities
What does the EPA's Worker Protection Standard (WPS) require for cannabis cultivation?
Inform
All employers must provide EPA approved pesticide training for workers and handlers. Employers must also provide access to specific information including: applications on the establishment, safety data sheets for pesticides applied on establishment, and display a poster with pesticide safety and emergency information.
Protect
Employers must keep workers and others out of areas where pesticides are being applied and away from equipment during applications. Handlers must stop application if workers or others are near equipment during applications. Workers must stay out of areas that are under a restricted-entry interval (REI). All early-entry workers on the job in in pesticide-treated areas during REI must be trained in the correct usage of personal protective equipment. Any handlers using highly toxic pesticides must be monitored. Personal protective equipment must be provided and monitored by employers.
Mitigate
The Worker Protection Standard course will train handlers and workers on supply decontamination and emergency assistance including transportation in the case of a pesticide-related accident.
More information on the requirements and how to comply can be found here. https://www.epa.gov/pesticide-worker-safety/agricultural-worker-protection-standard-wpsÂ
When is Worker Protection Standard (WPS) training required for cannabis industry workers?
As of January 2nd, 2017 employers are required to train workers and handlers annually before pesticide application.
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What has changed with Worker Protection Standards?
- Full Training for Workers and Handlers is now required annually (Every year).
- No grace period for training. Workers must be trained before they work in an area where pesticide has been used or an REI has been in effect in the past 30 days.
- Handlers are no longer able to be the qualified person available during the training.
- Expanded training content requirements.
- Establishments must keep records of training for 2 years and provide records to Workers and Handlers if requested.
- Handlers and early entry workers must be at least 18 years old.
Which Pesticides are included under Worker Protection Standards?
A pesticide product is covered by the WPS if the following statement is in the Directions for Use section on the product labeling:
AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS
Use this product only in accordance with its labeling and with the Worker Protection Standard, 40 CFR 170.
How can I contact the EPA with Worker Protection Standard questions?
More information may be found at the EPA Agricultural Worker Protection Standard website, or you may reach the EPA at one of the regional offices listed below.
EPA Region 1Â (New England) – 888-372-7341 in the New England States, or 617-918-1111
EPA Region 2Â – 887-251-4575
EPA Region 3Â (Mid-Atlantic) – 800-428-2474 in Region 3, or 215-814-5122
EPA Region 4Â (Southeast) – 800-241-1754 in Region 4, or 404-562-9900
EPA Region 5Â – 800-621-8431 in Region 5, or 312-353-2000
EPA Region 6Â (South Central) – 800-887-6063
EPA Region 7Â (Midwest) – 800-223-0425 in Region 7, or 913-551-7003
EPA Region 8Â (Mountains and Plains) – 800-227-8917 in Region 8, or 303-312-6312
EPA Region 9Â (Pacific Southwest) – 866-372-9378 in Region 9, or 415-947-8000
EPA Region 10Â (Pacific Northwest) – 800-424-4372 in Region 10, or 206-553-1200
Not sure what region you’re in? Click here.
Who is required to provide WPS training?
Employers at agricultural establishments and commercial pesticide handling establishments such as farms, forests, nurseries, and greenhouses.
Does the EPA's Worker Protection Standard (WPS) training requirement apply to organic farming?
Yes! Worker Protection Standards apply to pesticides if the following statement is in the Directions for Use section on the product labeling:
AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS
Use this product only in accordance with its labeling and with the Worker Protection Standard, 40 CFR 170.
Does the EPA Worker Protection Standard (WPS) requirement apply to the cannabis industry?
Yes! Worker Protection Standards apply to pesticides if the following statement is in the Directions for Use section on the product labeling:
AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS
Use this product only in accordance with its labeling and with the Worker Protection Standard, 40 CFR 170.
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