Building Capacities to Conduct Respirator Fit Testing for Pesticide Applicators

Author:

Wierda Michael,Hygnstrom Janet,Hoidal Natalie,Walker Thia,Wilburn Jessica,Marcom Robin,Herzfeld Dean,Sargent Kay,Richards Kerry,Maccini Rachel,Bartholomew Candace

Abstract

The 2015 revision of the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) mandates requirements for medical evaluation, fit testing, and respirator training when the pesticide label requires a respirator. An ad-hoc group of Extension pesticide safety educators came together to address a lack of training and infrastructure for respirator compliance. In the ensuing years, programs of varied audiences and formats were hosted. Errors and shortcomings were realized, knowledge was gained, and lessons were learned. Those lessons are summarized here with links, resources, and suggestions for the implementation of similar efforts by Extension professionals.

Publisher

Clemson University

Subject

Education

Reference4 articles.

1. Pate, M. L., Beard, F. R., & Hall, K. (2016). Utah regional differences in respirator use and fit testing among pesticide applicators. Journal of Agricultural Safety and Health, 23(1), 55-66. https://doi.org/10.13031/jash.11765

2. US EPA (2015). Pesticides; Agricultural Worker Protection Standard Revisions. US Federal Register. https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/11/02/2015-25970/pesticides-agricultural-worker-protection-standard-revisions

3. Weed Science Society of America (WSSA). A brief history of pesticide applicator training and the pesticide safety education program. http://wssa.net/wp-content/uploads/PSEP-Timeline.pdf

4. Young, C.E. (2017). Putting pesticides into perspective: Demonstrations for educating Extension clientele. Journal of Extension, 55(1). https://tigerprints.clemson.edu/joe/vol55/iss1/4/

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