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WORKER PROTECTION STANDARD (WPS) Idaho WPS Outreach & Compliance Program Luis Urias, Worker Protection Specialist, Idaho State Department of Agriculture
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PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT CAMPAIGN 14 different versions were produced and recorded in Spanish (WPS Requirements) PSAs began on April 3 rd and will continue through September 30, 2006 KWEI 99.5 FM – Boise300 Radio Fiesta 1420 AM – Idaho Falls351 Radio Fiesta 1480 AM – Jerome351 La Fantastica 970 AM – Rupert351 La GranD 101.9 FM – Nampa 240 Total Number of Spots: 1,593 Grand Total: $ 13,961.88
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PSA OUTREACH CAMPAIGN Yellow Pages Directory (Bilingual) – 60,000 copies distributed throughout the state: $ 3,390.00 2000 Flyers were developed and are being distributed during training sessions, outreach activities and placed at different businesses and state agencies
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Worker Protection Standard (WPS) Trainer Associate Part-time Trainer Associate – Middle of May - Middle of September Conduct training for agricultural workers / pesticide handlers Conduct WPS outreach activities – agricultural workers, agricultural employers (special emphasis on labor contractors) Network with migrant health clinics, farm worker labor camps, Idaho Legal Aid, Idaho Migrant Council, District Health Offices, and the Idaho Community Action Network Distribution of WPS materials such as videos, how to comply manuals, pesticide safety posters, flyers, etc. Attending migrant seasonal farm worker meetings
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WPS training / Outreach Replaced PPE – Training1,919.46 300 Pesticide Safety Videos3,061.00 6 month-PSA Campaign 13,961.88 Bilingual Yellow Pages Directory 3,390.00 2000 Spanish Flyers 100.00 150 HTC – Gempler’s 649.90 Audio equipment / other 397.76 WPS Associate Trainer 13,520.00 Total: 37,000.00
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