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Worker Protection Standard (WPS) Train the Trainer

Manatee County Extension Service, University of Florida/IFAS

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Palmetto, United States

Worker Protection Standard (WPS) Train the Trainer

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WPS Train-The-Trainer Class

May 4, August 10, Nov. 9, 2010

9:00am-11:00am

 

WPS Train-The-Trainer is a one time certification class in which employers or company representatives are trained to train employees of agricultural operations about pesticide safety. After you complete the class a certificate of completion will be mailed to you. You may also take this class to receive CEUs for RUP licenses.

Registration

Ø  $10.00 per person– Includes materials and light refreshments. Please bring cash or check on the day of the event.

 

Ø  Check payable to Manatee Friends of Extension

Instructors:        Crystal Snodgrass, Manatee County ExtensionService,

                            Extension Agent, Vegetables

                            Silvia Shives, Manatee County Extension Service,

                            Extension Agent, Commercial Horticulture

 

Sponsors:            Manatee County Extension Service 

                            University of Florida Extension/IFAS
                            Manatee County (941) 722-4524 or (941) 742-5986 (South County)

 

Location:            Manatee County Extension Service

                           1303 17th Street West Palmetto, FL 34221

 

CEUs:             2 in the following categories: Aerial Application, Ag. Row Crop, Ag.Tree Crop, Forest Pest Control, Ornamental and Turf, Private Applicator and Soil and Greenhouse Fumigation.

 

 

Topics Covered

 

ü  What is the Worker Protection Standard?

ü  What is a Pesticide?

-Toxicity

-Labels

ü  What is FAWSA?

-Overview

-Regulations

ü  How to Train Employees

ü  Which Pesticides are Covered?

ü  Where Can WPS Information be Found?

ü  What Employers Must Provide:

-Central Location Information

-Recordkeeping

-Posting Requirements

-Decontamination Supplies

-Emergency Assistance and Information

ü  Special Application Restrictions in Nurseries and Greenhouses

ü  FDACS WPS Inspection Enforcement Perspective

ü  Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

ü  Training Requirements and Resources

ü  Resources Available

 

** If there are not enough attendees, the class will be cancelled and registrants will be notified

Contact Jennifer at (941) 722-4524 or jeglass@ufl.edu with questions.

 

The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity - Affirmative Action Employer authorized to provide research, educational information and other services only to individuals and institutions that function without regard to race, color, sex, age, disability or national origin. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Cooperative Extension Service, University of Florida, IFAS, Florida A. & M. University Cooperative Extension Program, and Boards of County Commissioners Cooperating.

  

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1303 17th St. W.
Palmetto, 34221

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