(1) Knowledge of labeling and application-specific information.
- (a) The handler employer must ensure that before any handler performs any handler activity involving a pesticide product, the handler either has read the portions of the labeling applicable to the safe use of the pesticide or has been informed in a manner the handler can understand of all labeling requirements and use directions applicable to the safe use of the pesticide.
- (b) The handler employer must ensure that the handler has access to the applicable product labeling at all times during handler activities.
- (c) The handler employer must ensure that the handler is aware of requirements for any entry restrictions, application exclusion zones and restricted-entry intervals as described in WAC 16-233-111 and 16-233-116 that may apply based on the handler's activity.
(2) Knowledge of establishment-specific information. Before any handler performs any handler activity on an agricultural establishment where within the last thirty days a pesticide product has been used, or a restricted-entry interval for such pesticide has been in effect, the handler employer must ensure that the handler has been informed, in a manner the handler can understand, all of the following establishment-specific information:
- (a) The location of pesticide safety information required in WAC 16-233-026(1).
- (b) The location of pesticide application and hazard information required in WAC 16-233-026(2).
- (c) The location of decontamination supplies required in WAC 16-233-221.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 15.58.040, 17.21.030 and chapter 34.05 RCW. WSR 18-01-054, § 16-233-206, filed 12/13/17, effective 1/13/18.]