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Wisconsin Administrative Code (Last Updated: January 10, 2017) |
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Agency ATCP. Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection |
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Chapters 20-54. Agricultural Resource Management |
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Chapter 29. Pesticide Use And Control |
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SubChapter X. Agricultural Worker Protection |
Section 29.61. Worker protection; general.
Latest version.
- The following persons shall comply with federal worker protection standards under 40 CFR 170 :(1) An agricultural employer.(2) A person who employs one or more handlers.(3) A person who uses or directs the use of an agricultural pesticide as an independent contractor for hire.
Cr.
Register, May, 1998, No. 509
, eff. 6-1-98.
Note
Some federal requirements under
40 CFR 170
are stated in full on the pesticide label, while others are merely referenced. The department will provide a free summary of the federal rules upon request. The entire federal worker protection standards rule can also be accessed at
www.epa.gov/pesticides/safety/workers/PART170.htm
.
40 CFR 170
requires specific pesticide safety practices, including pesticide product application posting, training of equipment operators and pesticide workers and handlers, and use of preventative emergency response measures including sanitation, decontamination, and availability of emergency medical treatment. To obtain summary materials, contact the department at: Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection; Division of Agricultural Resource Management; Worker Protection Program; P.O. Box 8911, Madison, WI 53708-8911 or call (608) 224-4500.
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