EPA Worker Protection Training

1. EPA Worker Protection Training Compliance with the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) Final rules became effective January 1, 2018

2. Who needs this class? • Anyone employee who may work in areas where pesticides have been applied in the production of agricultural plants. • Anyone who has a valid MDARD Certified Pesticide Applicators License does not need to take this class. • Landscaping pesticide application is not covered by WPS training

3. Overview • This class is only to be presented by a certified applicator who has a valid MDARD applicator license and has read and filled out the instructor form which is on the MSU EHS webpage. • This class covers the general information required by WPS. • You must receive site-specific training at each facility.

4. Respiratory Protection and Injury/Exposure • When the pesticide label indicates a respirator is required: • Medical clearance must be obtained from the University Physician and maintained as current • The form is available at https://occhealth.msu.edu/resources/respirator-clearance

5. Respiratory Protection and Injury/Exposure(continued) • A fit test and training must completed annually • Contact Lillian Brezzell at 5-3879 or Brezzell@ora.msu.edu as soon as you receive your email reminder • If there is any injury or exposure, it must be reported immediately • Injury report forms are available from the HR workers’ compensation office

6. Carbamatesand Organophosphates • Anyone who mixes, sprays or has significant exposure to carbamates or organophosphates will need to be medically monitored. • Information on the medical monitoring can be found at: https://occhealth.msu.edu/resources/pesticides • This page also includes a list of carbamates and organophosphates that are registered for use in Michigan.

7. Other Training You May Need • Hazard Communication • Tractor Safety • Thermal Stress • Hearing Conservation • Respiratory Protection (and fit test) • Lifting & Back Safety • Power Industrial Trucks (Forklifts) • Confined Spaces • NRV – Non-Regulated Vehicles

8. Lone Workers PREPARE • Know where on the property you are going and what your task will be. • Take along a basic first aid kit and know how to use it. • Take a well-charged cell phone. • Check in before heading out to the field. Make sure others know where you will be and when you will return. • If you will be out for a long time, arrange to check in that you are okay. UPON RETURN: • Check in when finished and you are back at base farm.

9. Following This Event: • Your completion will be recorded in Ability system (https://train.ora.msu.edu) within 1 week by your trainer. • This classroom training is required annually. Make sure you have the WPS track on your account by logging into Ability. • If the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) track is not listed with the course and site options, then use + icon. • This will ensure you get a reminder on time to schedule next year’s training. Schedule immediately to avoid losing access to all sites. • Site-Specific training – only required once for any location.

10. Site-Specific Training You must receive site-specific training from qualified trainer before entering a treated area: • Contact the Farm reception staff or manager • Location of the Central Notification Area • Learn the items on the Central Notification Area • Decontamination station location(s) and materials available there • Policies and procedures to request entry to a treated area after normal operation hours • The Farm Manager will record your training

11. For the Record Trainer: Pesticide Applicator Certificate#: Certificate Expiration Date: EPA Approved Training Numbers: EPA Worker PST00026 EPA Worker PST00028