MDARD Michigan Core Pesticide Applicator Practice Exam

The WPS aims to reduce the risk of what?

1. Excessive pesticide use

2. Pesticide-related illness and injury

3. Environmental contamination

4. Pesticide market volatility

The correct answer is: Pesticide-related illness and injury

The Worker Protection Standard (WPS) is specifically designed to minimize the risk of pesticide-related illness and injury among agricultural workers and pesticide handlers. The primary focus of this regulation is to ensure that individuals who are potentially exposed to pesticides in agricultural settings are provided with information, resources, and protective measures to reduce their likelihood of experiencing harmful effects from pesticide exposure. This entails providing training on the safe handling of pesticides, ensuring access to personal protective equipment, and implementing measures such as restricted entry intervals and notification requirements for workers. These strategies collectively contribute to safeguarding the health and safety of workers on farms, thereby addressing the core mission of the WPS to protect against health hazards associated with pesticide use. While excessive pesticide use, environmental contamination, and market volatility are important concerns within the realm of agricultural practices, they are not the primary targets of the WPS. Instead, the WPS is geared towards the direct protection of human health in the context of pesticide exposure in occupational settings.