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The Worker Protection Standard is intended to protect employees on farms, forests, nurseries, and greenhouses that are occupational exposured to agricultural pesticides.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Worker Protection Standard )〕 This is managed by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and is separate from the Hazard Communication Standard managed by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). ==Requirement== The EPA registers pesticides and insecticides as either ''unclassified'' or ''restricted use pesticide'' (RUP). Unclassified pesticide is available over-the-counter. This program exists in cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture. Two items are required by law for all registered pesticides and insecticides. * Product Label * Material Safety Data Sheet The product label describes how to use the product. The Material Safety Data Sheet provides specific safety and hazard information, and this must be provided to physicians in the event that the product has been misused so that appropriate diagnostic testing and treatment can be obtained in a timely manner. RUP requires license for purchase. The process required to obtain a pest control licenses is regulated by a combination of state laws, federal laws, common law, and private company policies. All RUP applications must be recorded to identify the date, location, and type of pesticide applied. Federal law requires a minimum record retention period, which may be three years or longer depending upon state laws. There are two categories of license: supervisor and applicator. A pest control supervisor license is required to purchase RUP and keep records. The pest control supervisor must ensure pest control applicators are competent to use any restricted use products. Further information can be obtained from the following organizations. * (AAPCO—Assoc. of American Pesticide Control Officials )〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=AAPCO—Assoc. of American Pesticide Control Officials )〕 * (AAPSE—American Assoc. of Pesticide Safety Educators )〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=AAPSE—American Assoc. of Pesticide Safety Educators )〕 * (CTAG—Certification and Training Assessment Group )〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=CTAG—Certification and Training Assessment Group )〕 * (CPARD—Certification Plan & Reporting Database )〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=CPARD—Certification Plan & Reporting Database )〕 * (POINTS—Pesticide of Interest Reporting Database )〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=POINTS—Pesticide of Interest Reporting Database )〕 * (NASDA Pesticide Safety Programs )〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=NASDA Pesticide Safety Programs )〕 * (Division of Toxicology and Environmental Medicine; Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry )〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Division of Toxicology and Environmental Medicine; Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry )〕 * National Toxicology Program (40 CFR Part 170 ) requires the following in the United States.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=TITLE 40--Protection of Environment; CHAPTER I--ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY; SUBCHAPTER E--PESTICIDE PROGRAMS; PART 170--WORKER PROTECTION STANDARD )〕 * pesticide safety training * notification of pesticide applications * use of personal protective equipment * restricted entry intervals following pesticide application * decontamination supplies * emergency medical assistance 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Worker Protection Standard」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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