Pesticide Safety Training Workshop in Yolo County, for Ag supervisors • Growers • Farm Labor Contractors • Safety Managers • Safety Trainers

Aug 16, 2017

Dear All,

 

This training will be offered in Davis, CA in English on Oct 12.  Please share with your friends and colleagues who may be interested.

 

Flyer attached.

 

Thanks,

Margaret

 

 

Pesticide Safety
Instructor Training Workshops
Update your knowledge of changing regulations!

This course meets the requirements established by the revised Worker Protection Standard,
which is mandated by the US Environmental Protection Agency and the California Department
of Pesticide Regulation. This workshop, presented by the UC Integrated Pest Management
Program and AgSafe, will qualify participants who successfully complete the program to train
fieldworkers and pesticide handlers under these revised regulations. Topics will cover
pesticide exposure, signs and symptoms of illness, emergency medical care, proper use of personal
protective equipment, safe handling and transportation of pesticides, and laws and regulations
regarding labels and safety data sheets.

Who Should Attend?
Ag supervisors • Growers • Farm Labor Contractors • Safety Managers • Safety Trainers

Cost
$200 per person. Payment is by credit card only.
Continental breakfast, lunch and materials provided. Includes a certificate of completion.
No refunds will be given.
Space is limited, register early!

Dates
Classes will be from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Check-in begins at 7:45am.

Registration
Registration is only online. For details and to register, visit www.ipm.ucanr.edu/events or www.agsafe.org.

Question
Contact us by email at pesticidesafety@ucanr.edu
Continuing Education Hours will be available through California Department of Pesticide Regulations (DPR).
Updates to Train-the-Trainer instruction & materials funded in part by DPR.


By Margaret Gullette Lloyd
Author - Small Farms Advisor

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