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Train-the-Trainer: Pesticide Safety


Date

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Time

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM


Summary

Train-the-Trainer classes offer Napa County farmworkers a meaningful opportunity for professional growth. Focused on the safe handling and application of pesticides, this class supports compliance while protecting health and environmental integrity. Participants who complete this training will become qualified to provide pesticide safety training to fieldworkers and pesticide handlers, as required by California state regulations and the Federal Worker Protection Standard (WPS).

This class is for supervisors and others who train workers. Pesticide safety experience is not required, but it is helpful.


Please note that all programs are in Spanish unless otherwise specified.

Complimentary for Napa County farmworkers. This private event is for registered farmworkers only.


Agenda

This class meets the requirements established by the revised 2018 Worker Protection Standard, which is mandated by the US Environmental Protection Agency and includes the updated changes in 2024 to the California Department of Pesticide Regulation training topics.

Topics Include:

  • Pesticide exposure

  • Signs and symptoms of illness

  • Emergency medical care

  • Proper use of personal protective equipment

  • Safe handling and transportation of pesticides

  • Restricted use of pesticides

  • Laws and regulations regarding labels and safety data sheets

  • A review of effective training techniques


Impact

This class provides trainers with valuable resume-building skills and equips individuals with the tools and knowledge to make a positive impact, ensuring safety remains a cornerstone in every workplace interaction. ​By investing in this training, leaders gain the confidence and expertise to drive lasting, positive change, creating safer, healthier workplaces for everyone.


Past Student Testimonial

I liked learning about the new regulations. It was good to review everything and the worksheets helped a lot. I really liked the way the class was done, it was very good.
— 2024 Train-the-Trainer: Pesticide Safety Student

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