Pesticide Handler Research Paper

The Agricultural Worker Protection Standard (WPS) lists many possible ways to protect and reduce the risk of pesticide poisoning and injury among agricultural workers and pesticide handlers. First, handlers should be provided mandatory personal protective equipment that should be well maintained (United States Environmental Protection Agency, 2017). This is important because chemicals can be harmful to an individuals body and by using protective equipment, the handler can prevent risking his or her health. Second, reading the pesticide label will ensure the safety of the handler and agricultural workers by educating the user about the chemical and will address if handling or being near this chemical requires a respirator (United States