Regulacje i polityka gospodarcza · 29.09.1995

Worker Protection Standard; Decontamination Requirements

EPA is proposing to amend the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) for agricultural pesticides by modifying the current requirements for decontamination sites for workers. EPA is proposing to shorten the time that decontamination sites are required when certain pesticides are used; all other decontamination provisions are unaffected by this proposal. The objective of the proposed change is to provide flexibility and encourage the use of low-toxicity pesticides, while ensuring that there is no increase in worker risk. EPA is also clarifying existing decontamination requirements so that agricultural employers will better understand their responsibilities under this WPS provision.