Abstract:Agricultural workers are at high risk for occupational pesticide exposure and pesticide-related
illness. The Worker Protection Standard (WPS) is the primary federal regulation aimed at reducing
pesticide exposure among agricultural workers. Agricultural employers are responsible for complying
with the nearly 100 WPS requirements, including the provision of pesticide safety training,
personal-protective equipment, and decontamination supplies to employees.
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