Worker Protection Standard (WPS)

The Worker Protection Standard (WPS) is a set of U.S. regulations designed to safeguard agricultural workers from exposure to harmful pesticides. It establishes guidelines for safety training, access to information about the chemicals being used, and provisions for protective equipment. The WPS ensures that workers understand the risks of pesticide exposure and have the right to a safe working environment. It also provides measures for what to do in case of an emergency, ensuring that workers are informed and protected while performing their jobs in agriculture.