Which agency defines training requirements for pesticide handlers under the Worker Protection Standard?

• A. National Institute of Standards and Technology
• B. Environmental Protection Agency
• C. Department of Transportation
• D. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Answer: (B)

Training requirements for pesticide handlers under the Worker Protection Standard are set by the Environmental Protection Agency. The EPA administers pesticide regulation under FIFRA, and the WPS specifies what training must cover, how often it must occur, and who can provide it, all to ensure workers understand label directions, safe handling, personal protective equipment, decontamination, and emergency procedures. This central role means the EPA defines the standards that employers must follow to protect agricultural workers. Other agencies don’t define these WPS training requirements—NIST focuses on measurement standards, DOT handles the transportation of hazmat, and CDC concentrates on public health guidance rather than pesticide handler training rules.