The following persons shall comply with federal worker protection standards under 40 CFR 170:

1. (1) An agricultural employer.
2. (2) A person who employs one or more handlers.

3. (3) A person who uses or directs the use of an agricultural pesticide as an independent contractor for hire.

   Note: Some federal requirements under 40 CFR 170 are stated in full on the pesticide label, while others are merely referenced. The department will provide a free summary of the federal rules upon request. The entire federal worker protection standards rule can also be accessed at https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2015-25970. 40 CFR 170 requires specific pesticide safety practices, including pesticide product application posting, training of equipment operators and pesticide workers and handlers, and use of preventative emergency response measures including sanitation, decontamination, and availability of emergency medical treatment. To obtain summary materials, contact the department at: Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection; Division of Agricultural Resource Management; Worker Protection Program; P.O. Box 8911, Madison, WI 53708-8911 or call (608) 224-4500.

History

History: Cr. Register, May, 1998, No. 509, eff. 6-1-98.