Farm Business & Financial Management
Worker Protection Standard (WPS) Compliance Checklist
A checklist for reviewing Worker Protection Standard duties on farms that use pesticides. Helps owners confirm that notices, training and equipment are in place on the farm.
ChecklistFarm Business & Financial ManagementFree PDF
What is on this checklist
- Pesticide safety information displayed
- Application and hazard information posted
- Worker training records current
- Handler training records current
- Label directions available
- Protective equipment provided and clean
- Decontamination supplies on site
- Emergency assistance information posted
- Restricted entry notices followed
- Records kept as required
How to use this checklist
Fill in the farm, date and your name, then walk the job with the sheet in hand. A habit of five minutes on this list tends to catch small problems early.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with USDA NRCS and OSHA.
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