From ???@??? Tue Nov 04 09:24:49 1997 Date: Tue, 04 Nov 1997 08:51:12 -0800 To: wps-forum@are.berkeley.edu From: Gregorio Billikopf-Encina Subject: Discipline and WPS Content-Length: 2386 Lines: 52 Dear WPS forum members: Here is California the DPR has accepted a 2 hour CE class on "Disciplinary Action Policies (DAPs) for Enhancing Employee Compliance to WPS training. While I have spoken on WPS before as a train-the-trainer presenter and about employee discipline, this will be the first time I will put discipline and WPS together. So, I need your help. If each member of this forum would send me one (or more) examples of real or imagined cases that may call for employee discipline, this will greatly help me as I prepare for the November 25 presentation. I will summarize the results for the WPS forum. THANKS! Gregorio PS. Here are the directions for getting to the meeting that were requested. The meeting will take place November 25, 1997. For those who plan to attend for CE credit, arrive no later than 9:15 AM to the Auditorium at County Center III Court. It is in the corner of Scenic Drive and Oakdale Road in Modesto. Take the Briggsmore exit (if traveling on HI 99 going South. You stay on Briggsmore for what seems to be an eternity (or about 10 minutes) and then turn right onto Oakdale Rd., turn right again onto Scenic Drive, and enter into the first entrance to the right onto County Center III Ct. When traveling North on HI 99 take Mitchell Rd (when you get to about the level of Ceres) which turns into El Vista which finally turns into Oakdale Rd. In the intersection where El Vista turns into Oakdale, make a turn onto Scenic Drive and make an immediate right turn into County Center III Ct. The auditorium is one of the closest buildings to the street from Scenic Drive. There is not cost for attendance. CPAs need to bring their PAC number to obtain credit. Others will get credit the usual way. 2 hrs CE toward total hours. ******************************************** Gregorio Billikopf Encina (Gregory Encina Billikopf) University of California 733 County Center 3 Modesto, CA 95355 phone / tel‚fono: (209) 525-6654 FAX: (209) 525-4969 E-mail / correo electr¢nico: gebillikopf@ucdavis.edu Internet: http://www.cnr.berkeley.edu/ucce50/7grisha.htm (English) http://www.cnr.berkeley.edu/ucce50/7grego.htm (espa¤ol) *** Research & Education in Agricultural Labor Management *** Administraci¢n Laboral Agr¡cola: Investigaci¢n y Educaci¢n ******************************************** From ???@??? Fri Nov 07 13:27:07 1997 Date: 7 Nov 1997 12:12:32 U From: "Diane Clarke" Subject: Trainer of Trainers Worksho To: "WPS Forum" Content-Length: 918 Lines: 30 Mail*Link(r) SMTP Trainer of Trainers Workshops This is a reminder about the remaining workshops for trainers of pesticide handlers and agricultural fieldworkers being offered by the Pesticide Education Program, UC Statewide IPM Project this month and in January 1998. Next week there will be workshops in Parlier on Tuesday, November 11 (English) and Wednesday, November 12 (Spanish). And the following week workshops will be held in Pomona on Tuesday, November 18 (English) and Wednesday, November 19 (Spanish). In January the schedule will be as follows: Winters January 7, English January 8, Spanish Carlsbad January 13, English January 14, Spanish Napa January 21, English January 22, Spanish All workshops are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. If you need a registration form, call us using our new area code, (530) 752-5273, or send email to diane.clarke@email.ipm.ucdavis.edu. From ???@??? Wed Nov 12 14:42:51 1997 Date: Wed, 12 Nov 1997 15:21:36 +0000 To: From: Steve Sutter Subject: hand washing in cold water leads to arthritis? Content-Length: 1175 Lines: 23 -- At a WPS fieldworker train-the-trainer workshop in Salinas, a safety coordinator for a large agricultral employer asked me (post meeting) if I knew of the belief among many in the (largely Hispanic) farmworking community that washing hot sweaty hands in cold water leads to arthritis. Not only is the company dedicated to WPS fieldworker pesticide safety training and compliance with provision of "decontamination" facilities, it is also concerned that any surfacing of e-coli contamination in the Nation's salad supply could have a severe effect on the company's bottom line. But the workers refrain, in large part, from using the hand washing facilities. I said I'd check this out. I didn't have far to go. Yolanda Murillo, Mexico native, ex-farmworker -- and my new secretary -- remembers parental admonishment against washing her hands in cold water (available then mainly from irrigation canals and pumps). I would like to get back to this employer. Any thoughts on the "solution?" Off-line is fine. Thanx! -- Steve Steve Sutter, UC Area Farm Advisor 1720 S. Maple Ave., Fresno, CA 93702 (209) 456-7560 Fax (209) 456-7575 http://are.Berkeley.EDU/APMP/ From ???@??? Fri Nov 14 11:35:51 1997 Date: Thu, 13 Nov 1997 08:31:11 +0000 From: "Drs. Trula and Jose LaCalle" To: srsutter@ucdavis.edu, AG-HR NET Subject: Re: hand washing in cold water leads to arthritis? Content-Length: 3377 Lines: 92 Steve and fellow AgNetters: Folk medicine is common in rural Mexico and many Mexican campesinos hold mistaken ideas about what causes certain illness and how to cure them. But, of course, sometimes their ideas and remedies are correct--as modern medicine is learning. I, too, have heard of Mexicans who speak of "calambre" or cramping from bathing in cold water after sweaty work. In this country, we seldom bathe in cold water because hot water is available, but in Mexico, a quick dip in a pond or stream is often the only thing available to a worker at the end of a day. Naturally, one would expect muscle cramping. Knowledge is occasionally over-generalized to include washing one's hands. Then, again, I would imagine that in some people, their hot hands may cramp in cold water. I have not heard of their concern about arthritis, but I have heard that continued bathing in cold water when the body is overheated will cause an illness that is "muy grave" or very serious, disabling a person from being able to walk. I believe one of the solutions to be education. Perhaps the company physician who treats the industrial injuries would be willing to come to the workplace to explain the difference between muscle cramping and arthritis and to assure the workers that washing their hands in cold water may cause discomfort (especially if a worker already has a touch of arthritis in the hands) but not damage. The physicians voice of authority will gain more respect than the employer's. In my own experience as a trainer on the subjects of supervision skills and human relations in a cross-cultural setting, I have found field workers to be highly receptive and appreciative of the educational opportunities that employers provide. This topic could easily be packaged into other medically related or safety related training provided by the company's consultants. I am sure the workers would prefer that the water be more tepid. This would quickly alleviate their fears and make them more comfortable. Perhaps there are occasions when this would be possible. Trula LaCalle, Ph.D. Steve Sutter wrote: > -- At a WPS fieldworker train-the-trainer workshop in Salinas, a > safety > coordinator for a large agricultral employer asked me (post meeting) > if I > knew of the belief among many in the (largely Hispanic) farmworking > community that washing hot sweaty hands in cold water leads to > arthritis. > Not only is the company dedicated to WPS fieldworker pesticide safety > training and compliance with provision of "decontamination" > facilities, it > is also concerned that any surfacing of e-coli contamination in the > Nation's > salad supply could have a severe effect on the company's bottom line. > But > the workers refrain, in large part, from using the hand washing > facilities. > > I said I'd check this out. I didn't have far to go. Yolanda Murillo, > > Mexico native, ex-farmworker -- and my new secretary -- remembers > parental > admonishment against washing her hands in cold water (available then > mainly > from irrigation canals and pumps). I would like to get back to this > employer. Any thoughts on the "solution?" Off-line is fine. Thanx! > > -- Steve > > Steve Sutter, UC Area Farm Advisor > 1720 S. Maple Ave., Fresno, CA 93702 > (209) 456-7560 Fax (209) 456-7575 > http://are.Berkeley.EDU/APMP/ From ???@??? Fri Nov 14 11:35:11 1997 Date: Thu, 13 Nov 1997 8:13:00 -0500 From: Al French Subject: Re: hand washing in cold water leads to arthritis? To: WPS-forum@are.berkeley.edu (Receipt Notification Requested) Content-Length: 1235 Lines: 25 > -- At a WPS fieldworker train-the-trainer workshop in Salinas, a safety >coordinator for a large agricultral employer asked me (post meeting) if I >knew of the belief among many in the (largely Hispanic) farmworking >community that washing hot sweaty hands in cold water leads to >arthritis. >Not only is the company dedicated to WPS fieldworker pesticide safety >training and compliance with provision of "decontamination" facilities, it >is also concerned that any surfacing of e-coli contamination in the >Nation's salad supply could have a severe effect on the company's >bottom line. But the workers refrain, in large part, from using the hand >washing facilities. Steve- In addition, such workers may believe the employer is not in compliance with the WPS requirement that: The agricultural employer shall provide workers with enough water for routine washing and emergency eyeflushing. At all times when the water is available to workers, the employer shall assure that it is of a quality and temperature that will not cause illness or injury when it contacts the skin or eyes or if it is swallowed. Al French USDA Coordinator of Agricultural Labor Affairs http://www.usda.gov/oce/oce/labor-affairs/affairs.htm From ???@??? Fri Nov 21 16:02:36 1997 From: kay_harris@ncdamail.agr.state.nc.us Date: Thu, 20 Nov 97 10:30:18 -0500 To: , Subject: Re: Training Records Content-Length: 746 Lines: 22 Section 15.12 of the EPA Interpretive Policy (10-21-94) states"... no documentation is training is required by the worker is required by the Standard"... Kay Harris, WPS Coordinator North Carolina Dept of Ag. & Consumer Services ______________________________ Reply Separator _________________________________ Subject: Training Records Author: at NCDAMAIL Date: 11/20/97 6:58 AM If a certified applicator trains his own workers in WPS, is he/she required under the regulation to keep a record of who was trained and when this training took place? I do not see a reference to this anywhere in the regs. Annie Macmillan Vermont Dept. Ag, Food and Markets From ???@??? Fri Nov 21 16:02:41 1997 Date: Thu, 20 Nov 1997 13:18:17 -0500 From: Mari Stavanja To: "Anne M. Reid" Subject: Re: Training Records Content-Length: 819 Lines: 18 You are right. WPS does not required to keep a record of pesticide safety training. However, the final rule states that trainers should be able "to assure that appropriate WPS training has been given to a worker and a handler before the training certification is issued" (FR vol. 57, No. 163, p 38127 and 38129). EPA only "encourages" trainers to maintain records or use the EPA-WPS training verification cards. It is up to the trainer and grower what method is established for verification of training. Anne M. Reid wrote: > If a certified applicator trains his own workers in WPS, is he/she required > under the regulation to keep a record of who was trained and when this > training took place? I do not see a reference to this anywhere in the regs. > > Annie Macmillan > Vermont Dept. Ag, Food and Markets From ???@??? Fri Nov 21 16:02:40 1997 Date: Thu, 20 Nov 1997 10:49:01 -0800 From: Paul Andre To: "Anne M. Reid" Subject: Re: Training Records Content-Length: 626 Lines: 17 Anne et al, I believe that there is a requirement to keep documentation of "basic" worker training in that they "must be able to verify compliance with this requirement". I'm taking this from the update fact sheet for training requirements. I would assume that if an employer uses the full training immediately that they still don't have to document. -- Key ya later, Paul Paul Andre Initiative Program Coordinator Pesticide Program Missouri Dept. of Agriculture P.O. Box 630 - 1616 Missouri Blvd. Jefferson City, MO 65102 573-751-9198 FAX 0005 From ???@??? Tue Nov 25 16:20:07 1997 Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 11:35:11 +0000 From: Steve Sutter To: ag-hrnet@ucdavis.edu Subject: the scoop on field sanitation Content-Length: 1301 Lines: 24 In 1996, Cal/OSHA conducted 298 inspections of agricultural employers to determine, in part, if these operations met minimal standards related to field sanitation. Fifty two percent of these employers passed inspection of their field sanitation facilities, down somewhat from the 60 percent compliance rate for the period 1993-95, according to Dave Strickler, Cal/OSHA compliance officer, speaking to nearly 200 growers and contractors at the UC APMP's information-packed 8th annual AgFresno Ag Employers Seminar, November 20, 1997. Violations of Cal/OSHA's field sanitation standard ranked 10th among the Title 8 Safety Orders. The most frequent violation for agricultural production industries (SIC codes 0111-0752), for the year ended August 31, 1997, was absense of a written injury and illness prevention program (IIPP). For FLCs, the most frequent citation this past year was for "riderless tractors." Although Dave's comments were of interest to the audience, more "spirited" participation was directed to representatives of the INS, IRS, Social Security Administration, California Labor Commissioner, U.S. Wage Hour, and EDD's UI tax fraud unit. Steve Sutter, UC Area Farm Advisor 1720 S. Maple Ave., Fresno, CA 93702 (209) 456-7560 Fax (209) 456-7575 http://are.Berkeley.EDU/APMP/ From ???@??? Tue Nov 25 16:20:09 1997 Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 13:25:34 +0000 To: From: Steve Sutter Subject: re: train-the-trainer programs Content-Length: 788 Lines: 16 -- In California, those who have attended a fieldworker train-the-trainer program are "trained for life." (Handlers receive annual refreshers and on-going pesticide-specific training throughout the year.) I encourage fieldworker trainer trainees (as does Pat Marer, UC IPM) to signup for various free newsletters, and to attend local seminars to learn of any changes. I've heard that Arizona requires trainers training in that State (presumably those who are not certified commercial or private applicators) to attend an official (Dept. of Ag) train-the-trainer session every three years. There may even be an exam to pass, but I'm not sure. Steve Sutter, UC Area Farm Advisor 1720 S. Maple Ave., Fresno, CA 93702 (209) 456-7560 Fax (209) 456-7575 http://are.Berkeley.EDU/APMP/ From ???@??? Tue Nov 25 16:20:07 1997 Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 13:50:31 -0500 From: "Tammy L. Gould" To: WPS Forum Subject: Train-the-Trainer Programs Content-Length: 1412 Lines: 31 I know that many states offer train-the-trainer programs for trainers of workers and/or handlers. My question to you: Do any of you require re-certification (not in the licensing sense) or re-training of these trainers after a certain time period? If so, how long? I ask because we are conducting a survey of worker trainers in Maine who have completed the Train-the-trainer class in an attempt to profile the typical worker trainer and identify needs they may have. We do not currently offer a re-certification program for trainers and the sentiment that I am getting back on the questionnaires is that they don't seem to want one. We may, however, be looking at a biannual newsletter to keep them updated on WPS issues. Keeping up to date on the regulations was a important issue for trainers. I wanted to know how other states are handling the trainer program. I will also be happy to share my survey document and results with everyone when completed. Thanks for your help everyone. Tammy Gould Maine BPC -- Tammy Gould Tel: 207-287-2731 Maine Board of Pesticides Control Voice Mail: 207-287-7593 28 State House Station FAX: 207-287-7548 Augusta, Maine 04333-0028 ----- Email: aftgoul@state.me.us -or- Tammy.Gould@state.me.us Visit us at http://www.state.me.us/agriculture/pesticides/ From ???@??? Tue Nov 25 16:20:08 1997 From: rpaoness@agr.state.tx.us (Rafael Paonessa) To: wps-forum@are.berkeley.edu (WPS Forum), wps-forum@are.berkeley.edu Subject: Re: Train-the-Trainer Programs Date: 24 Nov 97 13:25:56 CST Content-Length: 1969 Lines: 44 In Texas we give them certificates good for three years. Once they expire, they have to go through another train-the-trainer (any approved by EPA) or get an applicator's license. If they train through someone else's T3 program and their certification is indefinite, we honor that, as long as it is EPA-approved. > I know that many states offer train-the-trainer programs for trainers of > workers and/or handlers. My question to you: Do any of you require > re-certification (not in the licensing sense) or re-training of these > trainers after a certain time period? If so, how long? > > I ask because we are conducting a survey of worker trainers in Maine who > have completed the Train-the-trainer class in an attempt to profile the > typical worker trainer and identify needs they may have. We do not > currently offer a re-certification program for trainers and the > sentiment that I am getting back on the questionnaires is that they > don't seem to want one. We may, however, be looking at a biannual > newsletter to keep them updated on WPS issues. Keeping up to date on > the regulations was a important issue for trainers. > > I wanted to know how other states are handling the trainer program. I > will also be happy to share my survey document and results with everyone > when completed. > > Thanks for your help everyone. > > Tammy Gould > Maine BPC > -- > > Tammy Gould Tel: 207-287-2731 > Maine Board of Pesticides Control Voice Mail: 207-287-7593 > 28 State House Station FAX: 207-287-7548 > Augusta, Maine 04333-0028 > ----- > Email: aftgoul@state.me.us -or- Tammy.Gould@state.me.us > Visit us at http://www.state.me.us/agriculture/pesticides/ > > _______________________________________________ Rafael Paonessa (rpaoness@agr.state.tx.us) Texas Dept. of Agriculture, Pesticides tel: 512/463-1102 fax: 512/475-1618 From ???@??? Tue Nov 25 16:20:41 1997 To: SLACERT@badger.state.wi.us, charlie@hpirs.stjohn.hawaii.edu, gary_c_mitchell@usda.gov, adaphx4@getnet.com, rudolph.kay@epamail.epa.gov, mtucker@agr.wa.gov, mmk2@nioshe1.em.cdc.gov, werun2@aol.com, PEACESAT@elele.peacesat.hawaii.edu, WRIGHT.GARRETT@epamail.epa.gov, CHIANELLI.FRANK@epamail.epa.gov, GOODE.DON@epamail.epa.gov, HOWIE.STEPHEN@epamail.epa.gov, KEMPTER.CARLTON@epamail.epa.gov, MOORE.AUDREY@epamail.epa.gov, grier@smtp.dda.state.de.us, wps-forum@are.berkeley.edu From: Gerald Kinro Subject: A RECENT VIRUS Date: Tue, 25 Nov 1997 13:03:37 -1000 Content-Length: 602 Lines: 20 >Date: Tue, 25 Nov 1997 11:24:09 -1000 >From: Demorest.Allen@epamail.epa.gov >Subject: A RECENT VIRUS >To: kinrog@elele.peacesat.Hawaii.edu >X-Lotus-FromDomain: EPA > > >Gerald - FYI. > >Subject: A RECENT VIRUS > >WARNING!! if yourecive an e-mail entitled "JOIN THE CREW" DO NOT open it! >It will erase EVERYTHING on your hard drive. Send this letter out to as >many >people as you can...this is a new virus and not many people know about it. >This message was received this morning (11-24-97) from IBM, and the Army >National Guard, please share it with anyone that might access the Internet. > > > From ???@??? Fri Nov 21 16:02:35 1997 From: "Anne M. Reid" To: wps-forum@are.berkeley.edu Subject: Training Records Date: Thu Nov 20 09:59:39 1997 Content-Length: 275 Lines: 6 If a certified applicator trains his own workers in WPS, is he/she required under the regulation to keep a record of who was trained and when this training took place? I do not see a reference to this anywhere in the regs. Annie Macmillan Vermont Dept. Ag, Food and Markets