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Occupational Pesticide Safety and Health

  • EPA's Agricultural Worker Protection Standard (WPS)

    The WPS reduces the risk of pesticide poisoning and injury among agricultural workers and pesticide handlers. Learn more about the WPS.

  • Proposed Revisions to the Application Exclusion Zone (AEZ) Requirements

    The proposed rule will improve and modernize the AEZ requirements under the 2015 Agricultural Worker Protection Standard (WPS). 

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  • Recognition and Management of Pesticide Poisonings

    This manual gives healthcare providers a quick reference resource for the best toxicology and treatment information for patients with pesticide exposures. Read the manual.

Pesticide-Related Illnesses

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  • Handbook: Recognition and Management of Pesticide Poisoning
  • Manual: Reconocimiento Y Manejo De Los Envenenamientos Por Pesticidas
  • Avoiding Heat Stress
  • Emergency Information

Protecting Workers

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  • How to Comply Manual
  • Worker Protection Standard Training Programs, Submission Process and Criteria
  • Guidance on Satisfying the Annual Pesticide Safety Training Requirement During COVID-19
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Certifying Pesticide Applicators

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  • Revised Certification Standards for Pesticide Applicators
  • How To Become a Certified Applicator
  • Resources for States and Educators
  • Restricted Use Pesticide Products
  • Guidance Regarding the Certification of Pesticide Applicators During COVID-19

News

  • Read and Comment on the Proposed Revisions to the Application Exclusion Zone (AEZ) Requirements
  • Learn More About the Certification of Pesticide Applicators Rule
  • WPS How to Comply Manual
  • Provide Input on Bilingual Labeling for Pesticides
  • Provea Su Insumo Sobre Las Etiquetas Bilingües Para Pesticidas

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Pesticide Safety Resources

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  • Spanish Translation Guide for Pesticide Labeling
  • El Moscas Y Los Pesticidas: An Interactive Play to Increase Pesticide Safety Awareness

Pesticide Containers, Storage, and Disposal

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  • Pesticide Container Regulations
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  • Requirements for Pesticide Storage
  • Requirements for Pesticide Disposal

Related Topics

  • Seguridad Laboral Para El Manejo De Pesticidas
  • Spray Drift
  • Ag Health Study
  • Find More Pesticide Information

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Last updated on June 2, 2025
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