Worker Training Worker Protection Standard Agricultural Worker Pesticide Safety Training EPA has approved this material for training workers on pesticide.

Worker Training Worker Protection Standard Agricultural Worker Pesticide Safety Training EPA has approved this material for training workers on pesticide safety in accordance with the 2015 WPS (40 CFR 170). The approval number is EPA Worker PST 00024 Training Talking Point: Welcome to the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) pesticide safety training program for agricultural workers. The WPS regulation requires employers to provide you with information and training on ways you can limit your exposure to pesticides and pesticide residues. FOR THE TRAINER: You as a qualified trainer must remember: (This Information will have previously been presented to the Qualified Trainer during the required pre-session course instructions). It is important that you are present and available to answer questions during this entire training session. A “Qualified Trainer” is defined by the WPS as: Holding a current certification as an applicator of restricted use pesticides, has completed an EPA-approved TTT (Train the Trainer) course, or has been designated as a trainer by the EPA or State or Tribal agency responsible for pesticide enforcement. Trainers must adhere to the training administration requirements from the 2015 Worker Protection Standard. The Requirements are printed below, and attached in the course instructions for your review. Please review the National Worker Protection Standard: Manual for Trainers of Agricultural Workers and Pesticide Handlers Link to the National Worker Protection Standard: A Manual for Trainers: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ WPS Pesticide Safety Training for workers and handlers Training Administration Requirements Compliance required starting January 2, 2017 Training administration requirements from 1992 rule: Training must be provided either orally from written materials or audio-visually. Training must be provided in a manner the worker or handler can understand. The following training administration requirements apply starting January 2, 2017: The training location must be reasonably free from distractions and be conducive to training. Training materials for workers or handlers must be approved by EPA. Training for workers may be conducted only by: A certified applicator, or A state-, tribal-, or EPA- designated trainer of applicators, handlers or workers, or A person who has completed an EPA-approved TTT program. State law or tribal ordinance may supersede these requirements and may require trainers to complete a state- or tribal-specific program. Training for handlers may be conducted only by A state-, tribal-, or EPA-designated trainer of certified applicators or handlers, or The TTT program used to qualify as a trainer of worker or handlers must be EPA-approved. Training must be provided annually. Handlers or workers who have not been trained within the last 12 months must receive pesticide safety training. Workers must be trained before they enter an area that has been treated with a pesticide or where an REI has been in effect within the last 30 days. Handlers must be trained before they perform any handling task. A qualified trainer must be present during the training session to respond to any questions. Employers are responsible for maintaining records of worker and handler training. The record must include: The trained handler’s or worker’s printed name and signature. Date of the training. Information identifying which EPA-approved training materials were used. Trainer’s name and qualification to train (e.g., certified applicator license number, TTT course information). Worker or handler employer’s name. Employers must provide a copy of the training record to each worker or handler upon his or her request.

Training Objectives The purpose of this course is to provide information to you that will help reduce the risk of pesticide-related illness and injury. What can you or your employer do to minimize risk? What are the benefits of safety procedures? What steps can you take if you think pesticides have made you sick? How can you keep your family safe? Appendix A 1.a Trainer Talking Point: We are here today to provide you, as an agricultural worker, with information that will help you reduce your risk of pesticide-related illness or injury. The purpose of the WPS is to protect those who work in areas that have been treated with pesticides. This training will cover: What can you or your employer do to minimize risk? What are the benefits of safety procedures? What steps can you take if you think pesticides have made you sick? How can you keep your family safe?

Workers An agricultural worker is a person who does work on an agricultural establishment such as harvesting, weeding, pruning or irrigating. Workers MAY NOT handle, mix, load or apply pesticides. Appendix A 18 Trainer Talking Point: You are being trained today as an agricultural worker, meaning you do work such as harvesting, weeding, pruning, or irrigating on an agricultural establishment (farm, nursery, greenhouse for example) You are NOT permitted to mix, load, apply, or handle pesticides in any way. Your employer is prohibited from allowing or directing you to handle, mix, load or apply pesticides or assist in their application unless you have been trained as a handler.

Employer Responsibilities
SAFETY TRAINING Your employer must ensure that you are trained on pesticide safety. You must have had safety training before you begin working in a pesticide treated area. You will learn how to minimize your risk from exposure, and steps you can take to keep you and your family safe. You must receive annual training from your employer. Appendix A 1.a Trainer Talking Point: SAFETY TRAINING One of the most important ways to be sure that you and your family remain safe from pesticide exposure is through safety training. Under the WPS rule, it is the responsibility of your employer to make sure that every worker and handler working on the establishment has received pesticide safety training by a qualified WPS trainer. Before you begin any work in an area that has been treated with pesticide, you must have had this safety training. With this training you will learn how to minimize pesticide exposure, and the steps you can take to keep you, and your family, safe Your employer must provide this training every year. Optional Exercise: Ask your attendees what their experiences have been throughout the past few years concerning safety training, and how it has benefited them.

Employer Responsibilities
The WPS requires employers to provide you with: Information about potential exposure Protections to prevent and reduce the risk of exposure Ways to respond and manage exposures Appendix A 1.a, b, c, d, e, f 4.b. c, d, e, f Trainer Talking Point: The Worker Protection Standard requires that: Your employer provides you with information about how you can be exposed to pesticides: pesticide used where it was used drift residues on plants, equipment, clothing how pesticides can enter your body and the potential injury/illness They must provide certain protections to prevent and reduce the risk of pesticide exposure: routine decontamination supplies warning signs oral notifications restricted entry and application exclusion zones personal protective equipment if needed Employers must take steps to manage or mitigate exposures, so adverse effects are reduced. decontamination supplies emergency procedures and response We are going to be discussing all of these topics today. Optional Exercise: Take time to consider the unique aspects of worker/handler safety at your facility, and include discussion on those specific topics.

Pesticides What are Pesticides?
A pesticide is a substance that kills a pest, or prevents or reduces the damage a pest may cause. Pesticides include herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides. They can be found in different forms: Liquids Gases (Fumigants) Dusts Granules Residues (what is left after treatment) Appendix A 4.a Trainer Talking Point: What are pesticides? A pesticide is a substance that kills a pest, or prevents or reduces the damage a pest may cause. Pesticides include herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides. They can be found in different forms: Liquids Gases (Fumigants) Dusts Granules Residues (what is left after treatment)

Pesticide Exposure Workers are often in areas where pesticides have recently been used. You may be near pesticide mixing and loading areas. It is very important that you are aware of the potential for exposure in order to protect yourself. Appendix A 4.a Trainer Talking Point: Even though you are not a pesticide handler, you often work in areas where pesticides have been recently used, or may be near pesticide mixing and loading areas. It is important to be aware of the potential sources of exposure in order to protect yourself Optional activity Brainstorm and discuss where pesticides or their residue may be encountered at your facility. Are there any unique areas at your facility that workers may not consider for exposure?

Pesticide Residue When a plant has been sprayed with a pesticide, residue may be left behind. Pesticide residue is the small, often invisible amount of pesticide that remains in or on plant material after the pesticide application. Trainer Talking Points What is pesticide residue? When a plant has been sprayed with a pesticide, residue may be left behind. Residue is the small, often invisible amount of the pesticide that remains in or on the plant material after the pesticide application.

Pesticide Exposure You can be exposed to pesticides through contact with residues that may be on or in: Treated Plants (on leaves, stems, or produce) In or on soils after pesticide application On clothing, shoes, or Personal Protective Equipment Appendix A 4.a, d Trainer Talking Point: Pesticides may be encountered during routine work activities. Residues may be on treated plants that you come in contact with when you are performing activities like thinning, pruning, harvesting, weeding, detasseling, sucker removal, disbudding, or packing into containers. Residues can be in, or on the soil of the plants you are working with Residue can be present on clothing, shoes and PPE

Pesticide Exposure You may be exposed to pesticides when you are near:
Application equipment, including tractors and chemigation equipment Irrigation water used to apply pesticides through the chemigation process Pesticide mixing and loading areas In or on empty pesticide containers Appendix A 4a, c, f Trainer Talking Point: You may be exposed to pesticides when you are near: Application equipment, including tractors and chemigation equipment Irrigation water used to apply pesticides through the chemigation process Pesticide mixing and loading areas In or on empty pesticide containers

Leave the area immediately if you are drifted on!
Pesticide Exposure Drift: Pesticides may drift through the air from nearby applications. Drift mostly happens during pesticide application Leave the area immediately if you are drifted on! Appendix A 4.a, e Trainer Talking Point: Neighborhood farms can affect you as well. Pesticide dust, vapors and water can travel off target, causing potential exposure. Pesticide spray drift is the movement of pesticide dust or droplets through the air at the time of application or soon after, to any site other than the area intended. Drift can land on nearby land, crops, water, and YOU You may notice a chemical smell. If you also see or feel the application, it is possible that drift is coming towards you, and you should leave the area. A windy day is more likely to create drift Drift can result from mistakes by the applicator or changes in wind direction If you believe you are being exposed to pesticide drift, leave the area and wash off immediately. Change your clothing. If you begin to feel sick, get immediate medical care

How Pesticides Enter the Body
This section covers the routes through which pesticides can enter the body. Skin (Dermal) Eyes (Ocular) Nose (Inhalation) Mouth (Oral) Appendix A 6 Trainer Talking Point How do pesticides enter the body? There are four main ways it can enter your body: Dermal or skin exposure results from contact with the pesticide or residues on plants or other items in the treated area while you work. An example of such a contact would be from harvesting crops. Exposures to the eye can result from rubbing your eyes with your hand after working in a treated area. Pesticides may be inhaled if they have been recently applied in an enclosed space, such as a greenhouse or enclosed nursery, or if you are working near an application of a dust or fumigant. Oral exposure can happen from eating food or smoking cigarettes that you handle after working in a treated area.

Routes of Entry DERMAL Some pesticides when contacted can pass directly through your skin and into your bloodstream. This process is called absorption. Rashes, skin irritation and blistering are common indications of dermal exposure. Different chemicals and formulations can absorb into the skin at different rates. Certain parts of the body are more susceptible to absorption than others (especially areas of high circulation close to the skin surface). Appendix A 6 Trainer Talking Point: Dermal exposures are the most common form of pesticide injuries and poisoning. Many pesticides cause redness and rashes, blisters, and other irritations when they come in contact with your skin. Some pesticides are able to actually pass through your skin and are absorbed directly into your body. This process can happen relatively quickly. Skin exposure can occur in multiple ways, such as coming in contact with irrigation water, or your skin contacting treated plants or soil. Most common is from handling treated plants. Drift from a nearby application can accidentally result in dermal exposure.

Routes of Entry OCULAR You can transfer pesticide residue to your eyes if you touch your eyes with contaminated hands. Drift can be another way your eyes can be exposed to pesticides. Appendix A 6 Trainer Talking Point: Touching or rubbing your eye with unwashed hands that may have residues on them can result in pesticide exposure to your eye. Drift, contaminated dust, or even contaminated plant material can get in your eyes

Routes of Entry OCULAR Some pesticides can pass through the outer tissue of your eye and enter your blood stream. Some pesticides are caustic and can permanently damage sensitive eye tissues. Appendix A 6 Talking Point Some pesticides can be directly absorbed into your blood stream and enter your body through your eyes. Damage to your eye can result in pain, excessive tearing, and reduced or blurry vision.

Routes of Entry INHALATION
Inhalation exposure may happen when working in an enclosed area, such as a greenhouse or some nurseries. Vapor, dust, or spray droplets may be in the air. Once you have inhaled pesticides, they may enter your bloodstream through your lungs. Appendix A 6 Trainer Talking Point: Inhalation exposure can happen in enclosed or poorly ventilated spaces (greenhouse for example) You can have inhalation exposure to pesticide drift from nearby applications. Inhaled pesticides may then be absorbed directly into the blood stream.

Routes of Entry ORAL You can transfer residue from your hands to your mouth when eating, drinking, smoking, chewing gum, or putting in a dip of chewing tobacco. Lower your risk of exposure by washing your hands frequently, and always before eating, drinking or smoking. Do not drink from beverage containers that may appear to have been left behind – someone may have used them to store or transfer pesticides. Even a sip can result in serious injury. Appendix A 6 Trainer Talking Point: Oral exposure may occur if you do not wash your hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, or using tobacco. Try to be as vigilant as you can, and wash your hands often. Be careful about drinking from beverage containers that may appear to be left behind – there is a risk that someone used them to store or transfer pesticides. Some pesticides are so highly toxic that even a sip can result in serious injury, or can lead to death.

Potential Hazards from Pesticide Exposure
Pesticide exposure can result in hazards to human health, depending on the pesticide’s toxicity and the amount the person is exposed to. Exposure that pesticides present to you and your family include: Acute Effects Chronic Effects Delayed Effects Sensitization Appendix A 5 a, b, c, d Trainer Talking Point: What are the hazards of being exposed to pesticides? Pesticide exposure can result in hazards to your health. Exposure symptoms may be immediate or some can take time to develop after exposure We will be discussing the different kinds of health effects that can result from pesticide exposure: Acute, Chronic, Delayed and Sensitization

Acute Effects Acute effects are adverse reactions that show within a short period during or after exposure. Symptoms appear quickly (usually within 24 hours) Range from mild to very serious, depending on the pesticide’s toxicity and the amount of exposure Typically resolve in time Serious symptoms require medical attention Appendix A 5.a Trainer Talking Points: Acute effects are reactions that appear within a short period of time, during or after exposure to a pesticide They can range from mild to very serious, depending on the pesticide and how long a person is exposed Typically acute symptoms resolve in time, but serious symptoms can require medical treatment, absence from work and even death Some examples of acute effects are: Rashes –most common Nausea, dizziness and headache Blisters Eye, nose and throat pain Blurred vision Tremors or loss of muscle control Pinpoint pupils Excessive salivation Breathing difficulties Vomiting

Chronic Effects Chronic effects develop slowly over time, due to repeated exposure to pesticides in low concentration. Long term effects Symptoms appear months or years after exposure Generally, effects are due to many repeated, small exposures Symptoms do not subside when exposure stops Can result in serious illnesses, cancers, reproductive disorders, organ effects Appendix A 5.b Trainer Talking Point Chronic effects develop slowly over time because of repeated exposure to pesticides There are long term effects that can appear months or even years after exposure The symptoms do not go away once the exposure has stopped, and can result in serious damage and chronic illness: (next slide)

Chronic Effects Illnesses include: Cancer Loss of fertility
Respiratory problems Birth defects Nervous system problems Immune system deficiencies Appendix A 5.b Trainer Talking Point: Illnesses include: Cancer Loss of fertility Respiratory problems Birth defects Nervous system problems Immune system deficiencies Small pesticide exposures may be cumulative, and each time you are exposed your body absorbs more, eventually leading to increased levels in your body. Your internal organs may be absorbing these pesticides, which over time can lead to cancer or other chronic illnesses. By washing thoroughly after leaving treated areas, before eating your lunch, using the restroom, or using tobacco, you avoid these small exposures that could have serious negative effects later on.

Delayed Effects The exposure can be acute or chronic, and the effects depend on the: Extent and route of exposure Frequency of exposure Delayed effects appear weeks, months, or years after the exposure Effects may include: cancer, infertility, miscarriage, birth defects, nervous system disorders, damage to organs or the immune system Appendix A 5.c Talking Point: Some types of delayed effects include cancer, infertility, miscarriage, birth defects, nervous system disorders, damage to organs like the liver or lungs, or damage to the immune system

Sensitization Sensitization may be the result of individual reaction to repeated exposures to certain pesticides. Sometimes difficult to recognize. Typical symptoms include skin irritation or rashes; asthma, eye and/or nose irritation, or respiratory irritation. Sensitization becomes more severe with each exposure. Appendix A 5.d Talking Point: Sensitization to pesticides is the same basic process of sensitization to any other chemical or allergy aggravator, the more often you come in contact with it, the more severe the symptoms become Examples are exposure to poison ivy or poison oak. Some people are not affected by dermal exposure initially, but after repeated exposure they can become allergic.

Signs and Symptoms of Pesticide Poisoning
Common signs and symptoms of pesticide poisoning can come in many forms. Eye irritation Nose and throat pain Skin rash Dizziness Headache Appendix A 7 Trainer Talking Point: There are many common signs and symptoms of pesticide poisoning, it is important to recognize them in case of exposure. They may be: Eye irritation Nose and throat pain Skin rash Dizziness Headache

Muscle aches Cramping Exhaustion Nausea and Upset Stomach Diarrhea Chest Pain Breathing Difficulties Blurred or loss of vision Excessive salivation and drooling Appendix A 7 More signs and symptoms: Muscle aches Cramping Exhaustion Nausea and Upset Stomach Diarrhea Chest Pain Breathing Difficulties Blurred or loss of vision Excessive salivation and drooling

Tiny pupils (pinpoint pupils) Loss of muscle control Seizures Unconsciousness Death Exposure to some fumigants can cause: breaks in logical thought irrational behavior Appendix A 7 Trainer Talking Point: More signs include: Tiny pupils (pinpoint pupils) Loss of muscle control Seizures Unconsciousness Death As you can see, most adverse effects from pesticide exposure are the physical effects we have discussed, like muscle aches, nausea, diarrhea, blurred vision. However, exposure to certain fumigants can result in mental problems in addition to physical effects. Examples of mental symptoms are breaks in logical thought, memory disruption or confusion, or irrational behavior.

Consider whether your symptoms may be due to a source other than pesticide exposure. Not all symptoms necessarily indicate you have experienced an exposure. Make sure that your symptoms are not due to other common illnesses such as: Cold or Flu Heat Exhaustion Food Poisoning Hangover Appendix A 7 Trainer Talking Points: If you are feeling sick or ill while working around pesticides, try to consider all other possible sources of the illness If you are feeling nauseous, could it be due to anything you may have eaten or drank, possibly food poisoning or a hang over? If you have a headache, chest pain, shortness of breath, could you be suffering from heat stress/exhaustion?

How to Reduce Your Exposure to Pesticides While Working in a Treated Area
When working in pesticide treated areas, wear work clothing that protects the body from pesticide residues. This means closed toed shoes or boots, socks, long pants and long sleeved shirts. Appendix A 1.c 11.a Trainer Talking Points: How can you reduce your exposure while you are working in an area that has been treated with pesticides? Wearing clothing to work that covers the parts of your body that may come in contact with pesticide residue will reduce your risk. This includes closed toed shoes or boots, socks, long pants and long sleeved shirts.

Decontamination Supplies
Your employer must provide the following decontamination supplies near your work site: Water for emergency washing and eye flushing Water and soap for routine washing Single use towels In the case of an emergency, use the nearest source of clean water (lake, stream, spring) Appendix A 1.c Trainer Talking Points: Decontamination supplies are provided by your employer and are for use during the work day and when you leave a treated area. These supplies should be nearby and include soap, single use towels and enough water for emergency washing, emergency eye flushing as well as for routine washing Decontamination supplies should be located with a quarter mile of where you are working. If another source of clean water, a stream, lake or spring is closer to you than the decontamination supplies, use that water if it is an emergency.

How to Reduce Your Exposure to Pesticides After Working in a Treated Area
ROUTINE DECONTAMINATION: Be sure to wash your hands, using the decontamination supplies at the field, right after leaving the treated area or touching treated plants Wash your hands before touching your face, eyes or mouth and before eating, drinking, smoking, using your phone, chewing gum or using the bathroom Shower, shampoo and change into clean clothes as soon as possible Appendix A 1.c, 11.b, 12a, 12b Trainer Talking Points: AFTER you have been working in a treated area, make routine decontamination a regular part of your work day. Routine decontamination is simply the use of the decontamination supplies that your employer provides to wash your hands while on the establishment and in the treated areas. You should wash your hands before touching your face, eyes, or mouth; and before eating, drinking, smoking, using the cell phone, chewing gum, or using the bathroom. As soon as possible after working in pesticide-treated areas, wash or shower with soap and water, shampoo hair, and change into clean clothes.

Restricted-Entry Interval
Your employer must notify you of areas where your entry is restricted: Warnings about areas where an application will take place. Notification of areas that have been treated and a Restricted Entry Interval (REI) is in effect. Notification may be oral, or the warning sign may be posted. This is the warning sign here: During the REI, you are not allowed in the treated area except under narrow “early entry” conditions. Appendix A 1.e, f, 2., 3., 19.a Trainer Talking Point: One of the most important steps to reducing your risk of exposure is to keep out of restricted areas: It is your employer’s responsibility to keep you out of areas where an application is taking place, and notify you of areas that are under a Restricted Entry Interval The Restricted Entry Interval is the amount of time that has to pass before it is safe for you to re-enter a pesticide treated area. You may be told of these areas, or there may be warning signs posted. The warning sign is shown in the image on the screen. If you see the warning sign, STAY OUT! Even if the REI has expired but the sign is still up, you must stay out of the treated area until the sign has been taken down, except for entry under the early entry exceptions. There are some times when your employer may ask you to enter a restricted area, but you can only enter under very specific conditions.

Early Entry Requirements
ONLY workers who are so directed, and have been trained on pesticide safety, and received specific information and protections for early entry may enter the area while the warning sign is posted. In addition, early entry workers must be at least years old. Appendix A 2, 19.a, 19.b Trainer Talking Point: If your employer directs you to enter a treated area before the REI has expired (“Early entry”) your employer must give you specific information and protections. Your employer has certain responsibilities to protect you from the risk of exposure if you are asked to work in a treated area before the REI has expired. First, they must ensure that any early entry worker is at least 18 years old Before you are allowed to enter the treated area, your employer must give you additional information about: The location of where the work is to be performed What pesticides have been applied The dates and times the REI begins and ends A description of the work being performed Whether contact with treated surfaces is permitted The amount of time you may be in the treated area What personal protective equipment is required and how to use it properly The location of the pesticide safety information and the location of the decontamination supplies And you must have read or been informed of the specific pesticide hazards, first aid, and user safety.

Application Exclusion Zones
The Application Exclusion Zone (AEZ) is a zone up to feet around the application equipment intended to protect you from exposure Your employer must keep all workers out of the AEZ when pesticide applications are taking place Pesticides may not be applied if any worker or other person is within the AEZ Appendix A 2. 3. Trainer Talking Point: Another way your employer must provide protection is to keep you and other workers out of the Application Exclusion Zone. The AEZ is an area (up to 100 feet) around the application equipment. Employers must not allow anyone to enter the AEZ. The AEZ is measured from the application equipment, and moves around with it like a halo. (Red circle around the tractor) Usually it is within the treated area (Green rectangle—field i.e.) except when it is near the edges of the treated area. If anyone other than the handler enters the AEZ, the application must be suspended If your employer tells you about an AEZ, stay out.

Central Location Your employer must provide important pesticide and safety information at a CENTRAL LOCATION near your work area: Your employer must tell you where the central location is. It must be accessible to you during working hours so you can easily find and refer to the information there. The following information must be available: Pesticide application information Safety Data Sheets (SDS) Pesticide safety poster Emergency medical information Regulatory contact information Appendix A 1.b, 16, 17.a, 17.b, 17.c, Trainer Talking Point: You employer must take steps to have pesticide and safety information in one central place nearby that you can easily access. Your employer MUST tell you where the central location is You must be able to easily access the information found at the central location during normal working hours The following information must be available: pesticide application information safety data sheets pesticide safety poster emergency medical information regulatory contact information Let’s go over each of these--

Central Location 1. PESTICIDE APPLICATION INFORMATION
Product name, EPA registration and active ingredients Crop or site treated, location and description of the treated area Time and date the pesticide will be applied Duration of the restricted-entry interval for the pesticide Appendix A 1.b Trainer Talking Point: PESTICIDE APPLICATION INFORMATION Information about pesticide applications that either have occurred recently, or will occur soon must be available to you This includes: The pesticide name, the EPA registration number, and active ingredients The place and description of the area treated The time and date of application Duration of the restricted entry interval

Central Location 2. SAFETY DATA SHEETS
Safety Data Sheets provide hazard, emergency medical treatment, and other information about all the pesticides used on the establishment that you may come in contact with. Your employer must display Safety Data Sheets for all pesticides used on the establishment. Appendix A 16, 17a Trainer Talking Point SAFETY DATA SHEETS Your employer must display safety data sheets for all pesticides used on the establishment Safety Data Sheets are important sources of information about the pesticide product that emergency medical personnel can use to determine what kind of treatment to give someone who has been exposed.

Central Location 3. PESTICIDE SAFETY POSTER
EPA Worker Protection Standard poster Protect Yourself from Pesticides poster Exposure risk Exposure prevention What to do if you are exposed Appendix A 1.b Trainer Talking Point: PESTICIDE SAFETY POSTER Your employer must provide a pesticide safety poster at the central location It will give you information about how you can be exposed to pesticides, ways you can prevent being exposed, and what you should do if you do come in contact with a pesticide

Central Location 4. EMERGENCY INFORMATION
Name, phone number, and address of the nearest emergency medical facility 5. PESTICIDE REGULATORY AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION Reporting violations Complaints Concerns Appendix A 1.b Trainer Talking Point: EMERGENCY INFORMATION The central location must have emergency information posted at all times This will tell you the name, phone number and address of the nearest emergency facility PESTICIDE REGULATORY AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION Regulatory agency contact information is important if you need to report any violation, make a complaint or ask any questions

Designated Representatives
All pesticide application information and the Safety Data Sheets must be kept at the workplace for 2 years by your employer. There may be circumstances that prevent you from getting important information about pesticides you may have been exposed to A designated representative is a person chosen by you to request pesticide application and hazard information from your employer (must be in writing) Appendix A 1.g Trainer Talking Point: The application information and the SDS we have just talked about must be kept at the workplace for 2 years, and you may request access to it during that time. For example, you may have a medical condition related to a pesticide that was used at work, and your doctor needs more information in order to treat you. Sometimes there are circumstances that may prevent you from getting this information yourself: Limited use of English Change of job Relocation Lack of transportation Fear of retaliation You may designate, in writing, a representative who can request, on your behalf, the pesticide application and hazard information records.

Emergency Decontamination
If pesticides are spilled or sprayed on the body, use decontamination supplies to rinse the skin with a large quantity of water immediately If closer than decontamination supplies, use the nearest clean water including streams, lakes, springs or other sources Wash or shower with soap and water, shampoo, and change into clean clothes as soon as possible Appendix A 9. a, b, c 12.a Trainer Talking Points: There may be times when a pesticide is accidentally spilled or sprayed on your body: Use the decontamination supplies your employer has provided to rinse your skin immediately if you have accidentally spilled a pesticide on your body. Rinse the affected area with a large amount of water If you are too far away from the decontamination supplies, use any clean source of water you can—a lake, stream or spring As soon as possible, wash or shower with soap and water, and change into clean clothes

Emergency First Aid EYE EXPOSURE
Help the victim rinse their affected eye(s): Using a gentle stream of water flush the eye, keeping the eye open as wide as possible. Continue flushing for at least 15 minutes. If readily available, refer to the product’s Safety Data Sheet for first aid information Get medical attention immediately! Appendix A 8 Trainer Talking Point: Eye damage can occur in a few minutes with some types of pesticides, so it is important to act quickly. Emergency eye flushing is extremely important and could save your vision in some situations. If a pesticide gets into the eye, hold the eyelid open and flush the eye for at least 15 minutes with cool, clean running water, or using the eye wash station. Hold your head at an angle and flush the eye with water flowing away from the center of the face, otherwise you may wash the pesticide from the affected eye into the other If possible, contact a Poison Control Center while the victim is being treated. Do not use eye drops or chemicals or drugs in the wash water. Get medical attention immediately

How and When to get Emergency Medical Care
Seek medical attention as soon as possible if you believe you have been poisoned or made ill by pesticides. The name, address, and telephone number of a nearby medical facility must be listed at the central location. Your employer must provide transportation, or make transportation available by calling emergency services such as an ambulance. Employers must provide product information to medical personnel that may help them treat accordingly. Appendix A 1.d, 10 Trainer Talking Points: If you think you have been poisoned or made ill by pesticides, tell your supervisor immediately. The supervisor or employer must keep the name, address and telephone number of the nearest medical facility at the central location. In an emergency, your employer must provide you with transportation to a medical facility Your employer must supply medical personnel with the information needed to treat the ailing worker or handler. This includes: A copy of the Safety Data Sheets (SDS) Product name EPA registration number Active ingredients in the product Exposure circumstances The circumstances of application or use of the product All this information will help medical personnel to determine the best way to treat for the specific pesticide

Emergency First Aid Things you can do right away in case of exposure to reduce the effects. The next several slides will cover general first aid techniques for pesticide exposures. Appendix A 8 Trainer Talking Point: In some cases of pesticide exposure, emergency first aid will be required. These are things that can be done immediately to reduce the effects before getting to a medical facility It is important to use the correct first aid techniques when someone has been exposed to pesticides. Let’s go over some general first aid techniques--

Emergency First Aid INHALATION EXPOSURE
If you are protected from exposure, move the victim out of the exposure area and into fresh air If you are unprotected, find someone who can help Loosen any tight or constrictive clothing If readily accessible, refer to the SDS for first aid information Get medical attention promptly for the victim Appendix A 8 Trainer Talking Point: Inhalation exposure is possible in enclosed spaces like a greenhouse or shade house If you are protected from exposure, carry or drag the victim to fresh air immediately. If you think you need protection such as a respirator and one is not available to you, find help, but do not enter the area or you may be overcome as well. Loosen victim's tight clothing that may be hampering the victim’s ability to breathe. If accessible, refer to the SDS for first aid information Only if you are trained in CPR should you provide artificial respiration to a victim. Get medical attention as soon as possible

Emergency First Aid DERMAL EXPOSURE
Remove the contaminated clothing as quickly as possible. Rinse skin thoroughly with water. As soon as possible, shower and take special care to clean your skin and hair thoroughly with soap and water, and put on clean clothes. If readily available, refer to the product’s Safety Data Sheet for first aid information. Consider getting medical attention if more serious symptoms appear. Appendix A 8 12.a, b Trainer Talking Point: If pesticide gets on the skin, remove contaminated clothing and thoroughly rinse the skin with water. Wash skin and hair thoroughly with soap and water and put on clean clothes. (EPA.gov, 2017) If you can, refer to the SDS for first aid information. If more serious symptoms appear, consider getting medical attention.

Emergency First Aid ORAL EXPOSURE
Get the victim immediate medical attention Refer to the Safety Data Sheet for first aid information DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING UNLESS SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS ON THE LABEL OR SDS INSTRUCT YOU TO Contact the Poison Control Center Provide them information about the pesticide that was swallowed. Appendix A 8 Trainer Talking Point: SEVERE poisoning can happen if someone accidentally drinks a pesticide: If someone accidentally swallows a pesticide, it is very important to get immediate medical attention Refer to the SDS for first aid information Don’t induce vomiting unless there are specific instructions on the label or SDS. Some pesticides can cause more damage during the vomiting process. The Poison Control Center can help. Call (this number may be listed at the central location) They will ask for information about the pesticide that was swallowed and other information about the victim, and provide you with specific directions on procedures to follow until medical help arrives Getting help as quickly as you can is critical—consequences from ingested pesticides can be severe

Decontamination at Home
There are potential hazards to your family if pesticide residues are brought home on your clothing or in your vehicle. Children may be affected by pesticides due to their small size and because their bodies are not yet mature. Pesticide exposure to pregnant women may cause miscarriage or damage to their unborn child Appendix A 20, 21 Trainer Talking Point: It is just as important to follow routine decontamination practices at home: It is important to minimize the contact your family members may have with any pesticide residue you may bring home on your clothing or in your vehicle. Children and pregnant women are especially vulnerable—children may be affected because their bodies are not mature Exposure to pregnant women may cause miscarriage or damage to the unborn child Keep children and non-working family members away from pesticide-treated areas.

Before you go home, wash your hands Remove shoes or boots before entering your home Shower and shampoo your hair and put on clean clothes before you touch anyone To limit your exposure, wash your work clothes before you wear them again Appendix A 14.a, 22.a, b Trainer Talking Point: Routine decontamination includes taking a shower at home after working with or around pesticides, and changing into clean clothes. It is important to wash your hands before you go home after having worked in a pesticide treated area Take your shoes or boots off outside the house if possible Take a shower and wash your hair before touching anyone in the family If you wear unwashed work clothes, they may hold contaminants against your skin. To limit your exposure, wash your work clothes before the next wearing.

Put the soiled clothing in a bag to keep others from getting in contact with any residue Wash your work clothes separately from the rest of the family Run a cycle in the machine after the work clothes cycle Appendix A 14.b, 22.a, b Trainer Talking Point: Put your dirty work clothes in a bag to keep it away from family members Washing your work clothes separately from your family laundry is a good idea, and will reduce transfer of pesticides onto their clothes, but it may leave residues in the machine. Running an empty load, preferably with hot water and detergent, will help clean the machine of pesticide residue for the next use.

Dry work clothes outside to break down residues in the sun If possible, vacuum your vehicle frequently to minimize residues Appendix A 22.a, b Trainer Talking Point: Hanging clothes to dry outside in the sun light is much better for breaking down the chemicals than drying your clothes in a dryer unit. Some pointers on how to reduce pesticide residue in your vehicle: Cover your seats with a towel that can be removed and washed Vacuum and clean your vehicle regularly

Pesticide and Pesticide Containers
You should never take pesticides used at work home with you Pesticides used at work are not meant to be used at home, and can pose health risks for your family Even when emptied and “cleaned”, pesticide containers are never completely clean of residue Appendix A 15 Trainer Talking Point: Never take a pesticide (or a pesticide container) used at work home with you, for any reason These products are meant for agricultural use and are not meant to be used at home Bringing pesticides home from work can put your family at risk These containers are contaminated with hazardous materials and can NEVER be repurposed or used for storage. No matter how well they are cleaned, they can still contain pesticide residues

Pesticide and Pesticide Containers
It is illegal to pour pesticides from their original container into another unlabeled container Accidental exposure can happen when a pesticide is taken from it’s original container and put into an unlabeled bottle, jar or food container. Children can easily mistake an unmarked bottle with liquid in it for a drink Appendix A 15 Trainer Talking Point: In fact, it is illegal to pour a pesticide from it’s original container into another container that does not have the product label The reason for these precautions is because accidental pesticide exposure can and does happen, and can be fatal. When a pesticide is taken from it’s original container and put into an unlabeled bottle, jar or food container, anyone could easily mistake the contents Children especially may mistake a bottle with liquid in it for a drink

Worker Rights and Protections Against Retaliation
Employers may not retaliate against you for: Complying, or trying to comply with the WPS Reporting a WPS violation Assisting the EPA in an investigation Contact your local regulatory agency if: You are being punished for trying to comply with WPS You have any questions, concerns or complaints related to pesticide use Contact information is available at the central location Appendix A 23, 24 Trainer Talking Points The purpose of this presentation has been to make you aware of the risks associated with pesticide exposure, and what measures you and your employer must take to keep you and your family safe. The Worker Protection Standard sets the rules for worker safety, and it is the responsibility of the employer to make sure the workplace is safe. If you feel your employer has violated the rules, or is punishing your for complying with the rules, you have the right to make a complaint. Employers are NOT allowed to retaliate in any way against an employee who is: trying to comply with the Worker Protection Standards, reporting WPS violations or for helping the EPA in an investigation of a violation of the WPS. An example would be filing a complaint because your employer told you to enter a treated field before the appropriate REI had passed. Your employer cannot threaten or punish you for filing the complaint. Contact your local pesticide regulatory agency if you are being punished for trying to comply with the WPS, or you have any questions, concerns or complaints Contact information for the regulatory agency that will hear your complaint can be found at the central location

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