Which federal regulation requires employee training in the use of pesticides?

The Worker Protection Standard (WPS) is the regulation that mandates training for employees who handle or are otherwise exposed to pesticides in agricultural settings. This regulation is designed to safeguard agricultural workers by ensuring they are properly informed about the potential risks associated with pesticide exposure and are equipped with the necessary knowledge to handle pesticides safely.

The WPS specifically requires employers to provide various types of training, including information about the pesticides they will encounter, instructions on how to prevent pesticide exposure, and what to do in case of an emergency. The training aims to minimize health risks and promotes safe practices among workers.

The other options pertain to different aspects of pesticide regulation and safety. For example, the Federal Insecticide Fungicide and Rodenticide Act focuses on the registration and labeling of pesticides but does not specifically address employee training. The Pesticide Registration Improvement Act relates to the process of pesticide registration and the provision of funding for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to improve its registration processes. The Hazard Communication Standard focuses on the communication of chemical hazards in the workplace but does not specifically cover pesticide training requirements.