Regulatory, Compliance & Labor
Farm Worker Protection Standard (WPS) Checklist
A checklist for meeting Worker Protection Standard duties when workers handle or work near pesticides, used by employers and handlers on farms and greenhouses. Print it, fill it in on site, and file the completed copy with your records.
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What is on this checklist
- Pesticide safety training records for workers
- Central display of application information
- Restricted-entry notices posted at treated fields
- Decontamination supplies available and stocked
- Emergency assistance plan and transport ready
- Protective equipment provided and fitted
- Handler instructions match the product label
- Early entry limits followed and recorded
How to use this checklist
Work down the list in the same order each time so nothing gets skipped. Anything marked FIX should be handled before the job starts and written down.
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 eXtension and USDA.
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