Other Training Opportunities
Worker Protection Standard Train the Trainer Classes
This EPA-approved certificate provides the qualification to train agricultural workers and pesticide handlers under the Worker Protection Standard requirements. Upon successful completion, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Service (FDACS) will issue a WPS TTT certificate. The course was developed by Cesar Asuaje, UF/IFAS Palm Beach County in collaboration with Ricardo Davalos, Florida WPS coordinator from FDACS.
Cost is $35
EPA-approved Fumigant training program
EPA-approved Fumigant training program for certified applicators using methyl bromide, chloropicrin, chloropicrin and 1,3-dichloropropene, dazomet and metam sodium and potassium. Applicators must retrain every 3 years.
UF/IFAS Southeastern Coastal Center for Agricultural Health and Safety COVID-19 webpage
As federal and state officials continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation, it is important to share consistent and accurate information. Here you will find a list of resources from sources, such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Departments of Health. The COVID-19 Training Toolkit for Extension packages PowerPoint presentations, videos, and print materials to inform agricultural owners and workers about best practices to prevent COVID-19 in the agricultural workplace.
Pesticide Educational Resources Collaborative
This website provides a wealth of resources to help you understand and comply with the 2015 Revised WPS including training materials, the “new” WPS poster, handouts and WPS respiratory guide.
Under the newly revised Worker Protection Standard (WPS), training materials must be EPA-approved when officially training workers, handlers, and trainers. At present, the only EPA approved materials available can be found at the PERC website.