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Washington – The Environmental Protection Agency recently extended a comment period on a proposed rule that would create stronger standards for “restricted use” pesticides.
Cincinnati – Rates of occupational injury and illness from pesticides are much higher among agricultural workers than workers in other industries, according to NIOSH research.
Washington – The Environmental Protection Agency has issued a final rule updating its Agricultural Worker Protection Standard intended to safeguard farmworkers against pesticide exposure.
Washington – The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing stricter training and certification rules for workers who apply “restricted use” pesticides.
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation faces unique challenges in assessing pesticide exposure risk for agricultural workers in the state, according to a report from the National Research Council.
Workers who mix, load and apply pesticide products containing chlorpyrifos are potentially exposed to health risks, according to an assessment from the Environmental Protection Agency.
Washington – The Environmental Protection Agency is seeking public comment regarding a proposal to remove 72 chemicals from its list of substances that are approved for use in pesticide products.
Washington – The Environmental Protection Agency has extended to Aug. 18 the comment period for revisions to a proposed rule aimed at protecting farmworkers from pesticide exposure.
Washington – The Environmental Protection Agency on Feb. 20 proposed new safety measures intended to protect farmworkers from the harmful effects of pesticide exposure.
