pesticides - proposed workers protection standard
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Pesticides: The Latest Buzz EPA’s Proposed Workers Protection Standard
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Agenda
Overview of existing WPS
Analysis of proposed changes
Rulemaking process
Strategies for participation in rulemaking
Tips for reviewing existing programs
Suggested resources
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Overview of Existing WPS
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Current WPS, 40 CFR 170 Pesticide safety training
Access to labeling and specific information
Keep workers out of areas being treated and under REI
Protect early-entry workers
Notify workers
Provide PPE
Decon supplies
Emergency assistance
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Who is covered
Responsible for compliance
Owners/employers
Employers of researchers
Employers at commercial establishments
Exceptions
Owners and immediate family
Certified or licensed crop advisors
Limited and narrow circumstances
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Who is protected
Pesticide handlers
Agricultural workers
Some requirements – anyone doing certain tasks
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Duties for Employers
Duties for ALL employers:
Do not retaliate
Provide info
Provide safety training
Provide decon supplies
Exchange info
Provide emergency assistance
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Duties for Employers
Additonal Duties for employers of workers:
Restrictions
REIs
Early-entry worker protections
Notify workers
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Additional Duties
For employers of handlers:
Restrictions
Monitor
Specific info
Ensure equipment safety
PPE
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Analysis of Proposed Changes
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Increased Training
Annual training
Restrictions on entrance
Decontamination supplies
Access to info
Use of PPE
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Postings
No-entry signs posted until residues decline to safe
level.
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Age Requirement
Under 16 prohibited
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No-Entry Buffer Areas
Protect from exposure from overspray and fumes
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Improve State Enforcement
Records
Training
Early-entry notification
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PPE
Consistent with OSHA
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Information
Application
Labels
SDS
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Other…
Easier compliance
Exemptions still in place for family farms
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Rulemaking Process
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Timeline
February 20, 2014: EPA announced proposed changes
March 19, 2014: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
August 18, 2014: Comments must be received
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Strategies for Participation in
Rulemaking
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Comments
The comment period has been extended to August
18, 2014.
1st – read about changes
2nd – read full explanation of changes, rationale, and
disucssion of alternatives
3rd – submit comments (English or Spanish)
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Submitting Comments
Federal eRulemaking Portal
Hand Delivery
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Questions
Training for Workers and Handlers
Shorten retraining interval for workers and handlers
Establish recordkeeping requirements to verify training for
workers and handlers
Require employers to provide establishment-specific info
for workers and handlers
Establish trainer qualifications
Expand the content of worker and handler pesticide
safety training
Retain AV presentations as training
Eliminate exception to handler training requirements
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Questions
Notifications to workers and handlers
Posted notification timing and oral notification
Locations of warning signs
Warning sign content
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Questions
Hazard Communication
Pesticide-specific hazcom materials
Pesticide application info – content and timing
Pesticide application info – location and accessibility
Pesticide application info – retention of records
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Questions
Info exchange between handler employers and ag
employers
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Questions
Handler restrictions
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Questions
Restrictions for worker entry into treated areas
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Questions
Display of basic pesticide safety info
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Questions
Decontamination and emergency assistance
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Questions
PPE
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Questions
Monitoring handler exposure to cholinesterase
inhibiting pesticides
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Questions
Exemptions and exceptions
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Questions
General revisions to the WPS and implementation of
this proposal
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Tips for Reviewing Your Existing Program
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HTC Document
Use current HTC as a way to audit your program
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Suggested Resources
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Current WPS
June 2006 reprint of WPS “How to Comply” manual
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Publications – Ag Center
Fact Sheets on WPS
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Thank you!
Continue the conversation –
Abby Ferri, CSP
612-567-9981
@abbyferri
Abby Ferri, CSP
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