Worker Protection Standard (WPS)

The Agricultural Worker Protection Standard (WPS) is an EPA regulation designed to protect agricultural workers. It contains requirements for protective equipment, restricted-entry times following pesticide applications, safety training, and other elements to prevent poisoning and injury from pesticides.

Trainer Training Materials

• Pesticide Worker Protection Standard: How To Comply Manual
• National Worker Protection Standard: a Manual for Trainers
• Train the Trainer Presentation (Captioned PowerPoint)
• WPS Training Verification Card
• WPS Training Roster

Agricultural Worker Training Materials

• WPS Video for Workers
• Pesticide Worker Protection Standard: How To Comply Manual
• WPS Training for Workers (Captioned Powerpoint)
• WPS Training Verification Card

Pesticides Handler Training Materials

• Pesticide Worker Protection Standard: How To Comply Manual
• WPS Training for Handlers (Captioned Powerpoint)
• WPS Training Verification Card

Respirator Safety & Compliance

• Fit Testing Procedure
• Respirator Fit Test Record
• Medical Evaluation Form For Respirator
• Respirator Inspection Checklist
• Respirator Program Checklist

Other Resources:

• Pesticide Educational Resources Collaborative (PERC) - Many resources and materials
• WPS FAQs
• What Sort of WPS Training Should You Provide?
• Application Exclusion Zone FAQs
• Comparison of Old WPS to New WPS

Federal Regulations:

• EPA Pesticides Regulations (complete)
• Pesticides Worker Protection Standards