WPS Worker Safety Training

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WPS Worker Safety Training
Greenhouse Nursery
Joyce Hornstein, Iowa State University
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What does the Worker Protection Standard cover?

• Pesticides used in production of agricultural
  plants

Forests
Farms
Greenhouses
Nurseries
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Who does the Worker Protection Standard protect?

1. Agricultural Workers
2. Early-entry workers
3. Pesticide Handlers

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Agricultural workers

• Do hand labor, such as planting, watering, and
  pruning

Joyce Hornstein, Iowa State University
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Early entry workers

• Perform special tasks involving anything that has
  been treated with a pesticide

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Pesticide handlers

• Mix, load, apply, clean, or repair equipment
• Perform other tasks in direct contact with
  pesticides

Mike White, Iowa State University
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Worker training requirements

• Basic pesticide safety information before
  entering a pesticide treated area
• Full training before 6th day of work
• Training required every 5 years

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WPS safety concept pesticides

• Where and in what form pesticides may be
  encountered during work activities

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What is a pesticide?

• Substances used to control

Insects insecticides Fungi fungicides Weeds
herbicides
Joyce Hornstein, Iowa State University
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Where can pesticides be encountered during work
activity?
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What forms of pesticides can be encountered
during work activity?
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WPS safety concept pesticide hazards

• Hazards of pesticides resulting from toxicity and
  exposure, including
• Acute effects
• Chronic effects
• Delayed effects
• Sensitization

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RISK
TOXICITY
EXPOSURE
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Toxicity

• The degree or extent to which a chemical is
  poisonous

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• Acute toxicity

• Chronic toxicity

• Effects from a single exposure over a short
  period of time

• Effects are not seen until much later
• Result of repeated exposures

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Sensitization

• Certain people develop allergic reactions or
  sensitization to some types of pesticides

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WPS safety concept routes of entry

• Routes by which pesticides can enter the body

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Exposure
Pesticides absorbed through skin
Swallowing pesticides wiping mouth
Breathe in vapors or dusts
Pesticides in eyes rubbing eyes
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WPS safety concept signs and symptoms

• Signs and symptoms of common types of pesticide
  poisonings

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Signs and symptoms

• Skin rashes, irritation to nose, throat or eyes
• Nausea, sweating, headache, dizziness, muscle
  pains, cramps
• Trouble breathing, blurred vision

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WPS safety concept first aid medical care

• Emergency first aid for pesticide injuries or
  poisonings

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Pesticide on skin

• Rinse with water
• Take off clothing that has pesticide on it
• Wash with plenty of soap and water

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Swallowed pesticide

• Rinse mouth with water
• Do not induce vomiting if
• victim is unconscious
• having convulsions
• petroleum based product
• corrosive pesticide
• label specifies NOT to induce vomiting

PESTICIDE
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Breathing in pesticide

• Remove to fresh air
• Loosen tight clothing
• Keep air passages clear
• Perform artificial respiration if necessary

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Pesticide in eyes

• Wash eye with a gentle stream of clean water for
  15 minutes
• Get medical attention if there is pain or
  reddening of the eye

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Obtaining medical care
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WPS safety concept obtaining emergency medical
care

• How to obtain emergency medical care

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If you suspect poisoning

• Contact a doctor immediately
• EPA safety poster

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Safety poster
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If you suspect poisoning

1. Contact a doctor immediately
2. Tell what pesticides were being used and the EPA
   registration number

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If you suspect poisoning

1. Contact a doctor immediately
2. Tell what pesticides were being used and the EPA
   registration number
3. Take labels along if medical care is needed

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WPS safety concept decontamination

• Routine and emergency decontamination procedures

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Decontamination supplies
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Everyday decontamination
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Everyday decontamination
Joyce Hornstein, Iowa State University
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Emergency decontamination

• Stop work and leave work area
• Remove contaminated clothing
• Rinse exposed skin with water right away
• Wash with soap and water ASAP
• Provide assistance if necessary
• Medical attention may be necessary

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Eye flushing technique

• Use eye-wash fountain or pour water in eyes
• Hold eye open while flushing
• Move eye ball and eye lid
• Flush for minimum of 15 minutes
• Seek medical attention ASAP

Betsy Buffington, Iowa State University
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WPS safety concept chemigation and drift

• Hazards from chemigation and drift

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Chemigation

• Uses irrigation water to apply pesticides to
  soils and crops
• Never use irrigation water for drinking or washing

Clemson
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Pesticide drift

• Leave the area immediately if pesticides are
  being applied or pesticide drift from a nearby
  application is moving towards you

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WPS safety concept pesticides on clothing

• Hazards from pesticide residues on clothing

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Pesticide residues on clothing

• From brushing up against
• Plants
• Equipment
• Pesticides

Joyce Hornstein, Iowa State University
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WPS safety concept taking pesticides home

• Warnings about taking pesticides or pesticide
  containers home

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Do not take pesticides home
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WPS safety concept explanation of WPS
requirements that workers must follow

• Notification of application and entry
  restrictions
• Availability of information about applications
• Protection against retaliatory acts

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Central location information
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TREATED AREA INFORMATION Location of treated
area South greenhouse Name of pesticide Marathon
II EPA registration No. 432-1369-59807 Active
ingredient Imidacloprid Time and date of
application 3 pm, July 31 Restricted Entry
Interval (REI) 12 hours Do not enter until 3
am, August 1
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Restricted Entry Interval

• Amount of time that must pass before anyone can
  safely re-enter the field or greenhouse without
  personal protective equipment
• Stated on pesticide label
• Usually listed in hours

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Notification of pesticide application

• Employers must post signs around treated areas

• Provide oral warnings

OR
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Retaliation prohibited

• Employers or supervisors must not prevent or
  discourage workers or handlers from complying or
  attempting to comply with the WPS
• Employer must not fire or otherwise retaliate
  against any worker or handler who attempts to
  comply

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Early-entry workers

• Additional training to that already covered
  today
• PPE
• Label
• Heat illness

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WPS safety concept personal protective equipment
Early-entry workers only!

• Need for and appropriate use of personal
  protective equipment

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Minimize exposure
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Hand protection
Barrier laminate
Butyl Rubber
Viton
Neoprene
Nitrile Rubber
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Protection for the body
Joyce Hornstein, Iowa State University
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Eye face protection
Rich McColley, Iowa State University
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Respiratory protectionNIOSH approved
Note Medical approval, fit test and additional
training required
Rich McColley, Iowa State University
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Care and maintenance

• Inspect before each use
• Replace damaged or worn parts
• Properly dispose of damaged, contaminated or
  worn out PPE to prevent reuse

Rich McColley, Iowa State University
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WPS safety concept the label
Early-entry workers only!

• Format and meaning of information contained on
  pesticide labels and in labeling, including
  safety information such as precautionary
  statements about human health hazards

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Precautionary statements

• Hazards to humans and domestic animals
• Environmental hazards
• Physical or chemical hazards

Betsy Buffington, Iowa State University
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Hazards to Humans and Domestic Animals CAUTION HAR
MFUL IF ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. Avoid contact with
eyes, skin, or clothing. Wear long-sleeved shirt
and long pants, socks and shoes and chemical
resistant gloves made of any waterproof material
such as polyvinyl chloride, nitrile rubber or
butyl rubber. Wash thoroughly with soap and water
after handling.
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Signal words
Signal Word Toxicity
Caution Low toxicity may cause slight eye or skin irritation
Warning Moderately toxic can cause moderate eye or skin irritation
Danger Highly toxic corrosive and can cause irreversible eye damage or severe skin injury
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Hazards to Humans and Domestic Animals CAUTION HAR
MFUL IF ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. Avoid contact with
eyes, skin, or clothing. Wear long-sleeved shirt
and long pants, socks and shoes and chemical
resistant gloves made of any waterproof material
such as polyvinyl chloride, nitrile rubber or
butyl rubber. Wash thoroughly with soap and water
after handling.
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Hazards to Humans and Domestic Animals CAUTION HAR
MFUL IF ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. Avoid contact with
eyes, skin, or clothing. Wear long-sleeved shirt
and long pants, socks and shoes and chemical
resistant gloves made of any waterproof material
such as polyvinyl chloride, nitrile rubber or
butyl rubber. Wash thoroughly with soap and water
after handling.
PPE
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Statement of practical treatment

• What to do if poisoning occurs

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REI
AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS Use this product
only in accordance with its labeling and with the
Worker Protection Standard, 40 CFR Part 170. This
Standard contains requirements for the protection
of agricultural workers on farms, forests,
nurseries and greenhouses, and handlers of
agricultural pesticides. It contains requirements
for training, decontamination, notification, and
emergency assistance. It also contains specific
instructions and exceptions pertaining to the
statements on this label about personal
protective equipment (PPE), and restricted entry
interval. The requirements in this box only apply
to uses of this product that are covered by the
Worker Protection Standard. Do not enter or allow
entry into treated areas during the restricted
entry interval (REI) of 12 hours. PPE required
for early entry to treated areas that is
permitted under the Worker Protection Standard
and that involves contact with anything that has
been treated such as plants, soil or water is
coveralls, chemical-resistant gloves such as
barrier laminate or butyl rubber or nitrile
rubber or viton, shoes plus socks and protective
eye wear. NON-AGRICULTURAL USE
REQUIREMENTS The requirements in this box apply
to uses of this product that are NOT within the
scope of the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) for
agricultural pesticides (40 CFR Part 170). The
WPS applies when this product is used to produce
agricultural plants on farms, forests, nurseries
or greenhouses. For ornamental turf uses (golf
courses, cemeteries, parks and other turfgrasss
areas), do not allow people (other than
applicator) or pets on treatment area during
application. Do not enter treatment areas until
sprays have dried.
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PPE for early-entry workers
AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS Use this product
only in accordance with its labeling and with the
Worker Protection Standard, 40 CFR Part 170. This
Standard contains requirements for the protection
of agricultural workers on farms, forests,
nurseries and greenhouses, and handlers of
agricultural pesticides. It contains requirements
for training, decontamination, notification, and
emergency assistance. It also contains specific
instructions and exceptions pertaining to the
statements on this label about personal
protective equipment (PPE), and restricted entry
interval. The requirements in this box only apply
to uses of this product that are covered by the
Worker Protection Standard. Do not enter or allow
entry into treated areas during the restricted
entry interval (REI) of 12 hours. PPE required
for early entry to treated areas that is
permitted under the Worker Protection Standard
and that involves contact with anything that has
been treated such as plants, soil or water is
coveralls, chemical-resistant gloves such as
barrier laminate or butyl rubber or nitrile
rubber or viton, shoes plus socks and protective
eye wear. NON-AGRICULTURAL USE
REQUIREMENTS The requirements in this box apply
to uses of this product that are NOT within the
scope of the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) for
agricultural pesticides (40 CFR Part 170). The
WPS applies when this product is used to produce
agricultural plants on farms, forests, nurseries
or greenhouses. For ornamental turf uses (golf
courses, cemeteries, parks and other turfgrasss
areas), do not allow people (other than
applicator) or pets on treatment area during
application. Do not enter treatment areas until
sprays have dried.
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WPS safety concept heat stress
Early-entry workers only!

• Prevention, recognition and first aid treatment
  of heat-related illness

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Heat exhaustion symptoms

• Sweating or dry skin
• Headache
• Fatigue
• Dry mouth
• Fast pulse (slow if person has fainted)

• Nausea
• Dilated (large) pupils
• Loss of coordination
• Confusion
• Fainting (quick recovery)

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Control heat stress

• Drink lots of water
• Build up heat tolerance
• Take periodic breaks

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Treatment of heat stress

• Get out of the sun
• Drink fluids
• Loosen or remove clothing
• Get help

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Resources

• Iowa Department of Agriculture Land Stewardship
  
• http//www.agriculture.state.ia.us
• ISU Pest Management the Environment
• http//www.extension.iastate.edu/PME
• ISU Extension Online Store
• https//www.extension.iastate.edu/store/

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Acknowledgements

• This project has been funded by the Iowa
  Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
  through a grant from the U.S. Environmental
  Protection Agency
• The contents do not necessarily reflect the views
  and policies of the Environmental Protection
  Agency, nor does mention of trade names or
  commercial products constitute endorsement or
  recommendation for use