What rights do employees have regarding pesticide exposure information?

• A. The right to receive information about pesticides they may be exposed to and protection against retaliatory actions
• B. The right to decide on pesticide usage without information
• C. The right to refuse all safety data sheets
• D. The right to information about pesticides only if they request it

Answer: (A)

Employees have the right to know what pesticides they may be exposed to and to be protected from retaliation for exercising that right. This means employers must provide information about the pesticides used, including labels and Safety Data Sheets, along with training on hazards, safe handling, PPE, and what steps to take in exposure or spills. The information should be accessible to workers without needing to request it each time, empowering them to protect themselves and use pesticides safely. They should also be protected from any retaliation if they raise safety concerns, ask questions, or exercise their right to information.

Other options skip or delay essential information, or try to limit access or protections—for example, deciding on pesticide usage without information, refusing safety data sheets, or only sharing information if a worker requests it. Those approaches undermine safety and the purpose of informed choices.