From howardr@are.Berkeley.EDU Mon May 23 16:09:17 1994 Received: from [128.32.251.103] (gia5mac23.Berkeley.EDU [128.32.251.103]) by are.Berkeley.EDU (8.6.5/8.6.5) with SMTP id QAA09940 for ; Mon, 23 May 1994 16:09:12 -0700 Message-Id: <199405232309.QAA09940@are.Berkeley.EDU> Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Date: Mon, 23 May 1994 16:10:09 -0800 To: WPS-Forum@are.Berkeley.EDU From: howardr@are.Berkeley.EDU (Howard R. Rosenberg) Subject: Q&A on the 1994 Legislative Changes Netters: Kay Rudolph of the U.S. EPA (Region 9) has kindly provided the entire text of the new official publication explaining recent legislation to delay implementation of some WPS provisions. Although it is probably better for most of us if "messages" this long are placed directly into the archive (from which anyone interested can obtain a copy by using the GET command) and simply announced here on the bulletin board, rather than posted here in full, I think that this one is a special case. The text will, in addition, be entered into the archive as an individually identified document for subsequent retrieval. The text follows. Howard Rosenberg University of California, Berkeley Dept. of Agricultural and Resource Economics From howardr@are.Berkeley.EDU Mon May 23 16:39:38 1994 Received: from [128.32.251.103] (gia5mac23.Berkeley.EDU [128.32.251.103]) by are.Berkeley.EDU (8.6.5/8.6.5) with SMTP id QAA11029 for ; Mon, 23 May 1994 16:39:36 -0700 Message-Id: <199405232339.QAA11029@are.Berkeley.EDU> Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Date: Mon, 23 May 1994 16:40:31 -0800 To: wps-forum From: howardr@are.Berkeley.EDU (Howard R. Rosenberg) Subject: no need to adjust your dial Netters: Thanks to Terry Miller, quick on the draw to inform me that the long message sent a half-hour ago had come across with awful line-wrapping (different from how it had appeared on my screen). Very sorry. The format fix is currently under way, and a new version of the text will be posted shortly. If it is hard to read, it won't be because of the format. Howard From dana@are.Berkeley.EDU Mon May 23 17:16:27 1994 Received: from [128.32.251.39] (gia3mac29.Berkeley.EDU [128.32.251.39]) by are.Berkeley.EDU (8.6.5/8.6.5) with SMTP id RAA12375 for ; Mon, 23 May 1994 17:16:22 -0700 Message-Id: <199405240016.RAA12375@are.Berkeley.EDU> Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Date: Mon, 23 May 1994 17:16:23 -0800 To: wps-forum From: dana@are.Berkeley.EDU (Dana E. Keil) Subject: here is reformatted Q&A document April 1994 United States Environmental Protection Agency Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances (7506C) *************************************** Questions & Answers The Worker Protection Standard: 1994 Legislative Changes A Guide For Agricultural Employers *************************************** In 1992, EPA revised the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) for Agricultural Pesticides. The WPS governs pesticides used in the production of agricultural plants on farms and in forests, nurseries, and greenhouses. Most WPS provisions were due to take effect on April 15, 1994. However, in April, legislation was enacted which delays implementation of some but not all of the WPS until January 1, 1995. The new law provides more time for the agricultural community to learn about the WPS and to prepare for implementation. This guide summarizes the major WPS provisions, especially those required in 1994, and describes how you can get more information. Summary Of The New Worker Protection Law In summary, most of the WPS requirements appear on the labels of the pesticides used on the agricultural establishments where your employees work. There are two types of WPS provisions that appear on the label: those that are fully spelled out, and those that are referred to but not thoroughly described on the label. During 1994, you must comply with the WPS requirements that are spelled out on the label. These include the label requirements for personal protective equipment (PPE), the restricted-entry interval (REI), and the requirement for *double notification,* if this requirement is on the label. You do not need to comply with the *referenced* requirements until January 1, 1995. These requirements include pesticide safety training for agricultural workers and handlers, decontamination sites, notification of workers about pesticide applications, display of information about pesticide applications, emergency assistance, and display of a safety poster. The legislation also provides optional PPE requirements for some irrigation work in 1994 and excludes crop advisors from WPS coverage until January 1. 1995. The following questions and answers summarize the major WPS provisions, focusing on the 1994 WPS requirements. Also refer to the table at the end of this fact sheet which summarizes these requirements. Complete information about all WPS requirements for agricultural employers is in the EPA manual The Worker Protection Standard for Agricultural Pesticides*How To Comply: What Employers Need to Know. It's referred to as the *How To Comply manual.* See Question 13 for ordering information. 1) How Do I Know If The Worker Protection Standard Applies To Me? If you or your employees apply agricultural pesticides on farms or in forests, nurseries, or greenhouses, or if you use workers in the production of agricultural plants and if the production involves the use of pesticides, it is likely that the WPS applies to you. If you are uncertain about how the WPS applies to you, contact your EPA regional office or your State agency responsible for pesticides. Additional information also is included in the EPA How To Comply manual. 2) Will Pesticide Product Labels Include WPS Requirements? Pesticide labels state the requirements for proper use of pesticides. Some WPS requirements will be spelled out on the label and other WPS requirements simply are referenced on the label. You should review each label carefully and follow the instructions. 3) When Will Product Labels Change To Include The WPS Requirements? By April 21, 1994, pesticide manufacturers must change the labels of their agricultural use pesticides to include the WPS requirements. Products with new labels are moving into the channels of trade. Between now and October 23, 1995, products with both old and new labels will be available for sale. After October 23, 1995, pesticide dealers cannot sell or distribute products without the WPS label. Whatever label, old or new, is on the product you use, you must follow the instructions on that label. When products with old and new labels are combined, follow the more restrictive worker protection requirements. 4) What Are The WPS Requirements On Pesticide Labels And When Must I Comply With Each? The WPS labels have several new features. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Pesticide Handlers: The new labels standardize the PPE requirements for pesticide handlers. The PPE is specified in the Precautionary Statements portion of the label. Compliance: During 1994, employers must ensure that handlers use this PPE. Starting January 1, 1995, there are additional employer duties for providing, cleaning, and maintaining the PPE. These requirements are described on pages 79-81 of the How To Comply manual. Application Requirements: The new labels also include a statement permitting only protected handlers to be in the area during application, and requires that the product be applied in a manner that will not result in contact to workers or other persons. This statement usually appears in the Directions For Use section of the label. Compliance: Employers and pesticide applicators must comply with this requirement during every pesticide application in 1994 and beyond. Agricultural Use Requirements Box: The most obvious new feature of the new labels is a box with the heading *Agricultural Use Requirements*. The box includes: The product-specific restricted-entry interval (REI). (There are some products where the REI is different for different crops or crop practices. In these cases, the REIs are given in the Directions for Use section of the label.) Compliance: Required both in 1994 and beyond. See Question 5 for more information about REIs. Early-entry personal protective equipment (PPE)*the PPE that must be used by workers who must enter a treated area during the REI and contact anything that has been treated with the pesticide. (See Question 5.) Compliance: In 1994, employers must provide the PPE to early-entry workers in clean and operating condition. Also, in 1994, employers can provide optional PPE to early-entry irrigation workers. (See Question 6.) Starting January 1, 1995, there are additional employer duties for providing, cleaning, and maintaining the PPE. These requirements are described on pages 69 and 70 of the How To Comply manual. The WPS reference statement*a general statement referring to the WPS and requiring employers to provide their pesticide handlers and agricultural workers with all WPS protections. These protections include: Pesticide safety training for agricultural workers and pesticide handlers. Provision of decontamination sites for workers and handlers. Notification of workers about pesticide applications. Display of information about pesticide applications. Emergency assistance. Display of a safety poster. Compliance: Delayed until January 1, 1995. A partial list of these requirements is given here and all are described fully in the How To Comply manual. "Double Notification" Requirement--a requirement included only on the labels of the most toxic pesticides. For these products, employers must notify their agricultural workers about applications by giving them an oral warning and by posting entrances to treated areas. Compliance: Required in 1994 and beyond. See Question 7 for additional information about compliance with notification requirements. 5) What Are The Restricted-entry Interval (REI) Requirements? Under the WPS, each agricultural pesticide label will specify a restricted- entry interval (REI), usually ranging from 12 to 72 hours. Some labels may specify a longer REI. The REI begins immediately after pesticide application. You must keep workers out of a treated area during the REI, except in these narrow situations: No contact early entry: After any applicable inhalation exposure level or ventilation criteria has been met, you may permit workers to enter a treated area during an REI (early entry) if they will not touch or be touched by any pesticide residues on plants, in soil, in water, or in the air. If there is no contact, there are no PPE requirements and no time limitations. See Pages 46-47 of the How To Comply manual. Compliance: The exception to early-entry limitations for no contact early entry applies in 1994 and beyond. Non-hand labor early entry: You may allow workers to enter treated areas before the REI is over to perform non-hand labor jobs that will involve contact with pesticide residues. These tasks include operating, moving, or repairing irrigation or watering equipment but does not include such tasks as harvesting, weeding, pruning, cultivating, etc., which are considered hand labor tasks. You must make sure that non-hand labor early-entry workers do all of the following: (1) Wear the early-entry PPE specified on the label. NOTE: In 1994, you must provide the early-entry PPE to the worker and it must be in clean and operating condition. Starting January 1, 1995, there are additional employer duties for providing, cleaning, and maintaining the PPE. See pages 69 and 70 of the How To Comply manual. (2) Wait at least four hours after the pesticide application is completed before entering the area. (3) Wait at least until any inhalation exposure level listed on the label has been reached. Compliance: During 1994, there are no time limitations to non-hand labor early entry. Starting January 1, 1995, early-entry work under this exception is limited to short-term tasks and usually not allowed to exceed one hour per worker each day. Other exceptions: For other exceptions allowing entry to treated areas during an REI, see pages 60 and 61 of the How To Comply manual. These exceptions include entry during an agricultural emergency and entry for specific tasks approved by EPA through a formal exception process. Compliance: Exceptions to early-entry limitations for agricultural emergencies and for EPA-approved tasks are available in 1994 and beyond. 6) For Irrigation Work, What Are The Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements During An REI? Irrigation workers who will contact treated surfaces must wear the early- entry PPE specified on the label. However, until January 1, 1995, when there is contact with pesticides only to feet, lower legs, hands, and arms, coveralls plus chemical-resistant gloves and chemical-resistant footwear may be substituted for the early-entry PPE specified on the label. This provision for substitute PPE will no longer be in effect after January 1, 1995. Starting January 1, 1995, early entry for non-hand labor tasks*including irrigation work*would be limited to one hour per person each day if the entry would result in contact with pesticide residues. The Agency currently is reviewing the requirements and time limitations for early- entry irrigation work to identify situations and practices where flexibility may be allowed after 1994. 7) What Are The Double Notification Requirements? Labels for some pesticides*the most toxic ones*require you to notify workers both orally and with signs posted at entrances to the treated area. For these products, the Agricultural Use Requirements box on the label includes this statement: "Notify workers of the application by warning them orally and by posting warning signs at entrances to treated areas." Compliance: You are required to provide this *double notification* to workers in 1994. During 1994, you can use any warning sign that clearly tells workers to keep out and the oral warning must tell workers the location/description of the treated area, when entry is restricted, and not to enter the treated area until after the REI. Starting January 1, 1995, you must use the WPS field warning sign and follow specific WPS requirements for the timing and content of the oral notification. You may begin using these procedures in 1994. 8) Are Crop Advisors Covered By The WPS? Crop advisors are not covered by the WPS until January 1, 1995. The Agency is currently reviewing the requirements for crop advisors, and may allow some flexibility after January 1, 1995. 9) Some Of My Pesticide Handlers and Agricultural Workers Already Have Received WPS Basic Safety Training. With The Delay In The WPS Training Requirement Until January 1, 1995, Must These Employees Be Trained Again? If your employees were properly trained, the WPS safety training already provided is valid. The WPS requires that they be retrained every five years, counting from the end of the month in which the initial training was completed. 10) How Will Compliance With The WPS Be Ensured? In general, States are responsible for ensuring compliance and enforcement of the WPS. In 1994, inspection programs will focus on making sure that products have the new WPS labels, and on the investigation of complaints and other high-risk situations. EPA, the States, and others will continue their efforts to help you understand the WPS requirements and comply with them. 11) What If I Don't Comply? If violations occur, States may take action under state pesticide law or refer the case to EPA. In general, if the violation is minor, you may be warned the first time. You also will be provided with guidance on how to comply. For more serious violations or repeated violations, you may be fined or have other action taken against you. 12) How Will I Benefit From The WPS? The purpose of the WPS is to protect you, agricultural workers, and pesticide handlers from pesticide exposure. Other benefits of the WPS include having a single standardized set of general requirements for worker protection, reducing the time employers and employees lose from work due to illness from pesticides, reducing medical expenses and insurance premiums, and increasing overall productivity, by having an informed and healthier work force. 13) How Can I Learn More About The WPS Requirements? Your EPA regional office, your State agency responsible for pesticides, and your Cooperative Extension Service can provide you with additional information about the WPS and the availability of WPS training and training materials. You also can refer to the EPA manual The Worker Protection Standard for Agricultural Pesticides*How To Comply: What Employers Need to Know. It's referred to as the *How To Comply manual.* The How To Comply manual describes each of the WPS requirements in detail. It is fully indexed for easy use, and it contains a Quick Reference Guide and useful checklists. It also discusses a number of exceptions and options that the Agency has built into many of the key WPS provisions. The exceptions and options allow you to choose, for your individual situation, the best way to meet a requirement. You can order the How To Comply manual and other WPS materials from the U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO), Washington, D.C., 20402-9325. (202) 783-3238. Here are the GPO reference numbers: 055-000-00442-1 The How To Comply manual 055-000-00445-5 WPS Quick Reference Guide (as a separate poster) 055-000-00444-7 WPS Safety Poster 055-000-00443-9 Protect Yourself from Pesticides *Guide for Agricultural Workers English/Spanish safety training handbook for workers 055-000-00467-6 Protect Yourself from Pesticides *Guide for Pesticide Handlers English version of the safety training handbook for handlers The Spanish version of the safety training handbook for pesticide handlers will be available as a separate publication in May 1994. The WPS materials also are available from several commercial sources. 14) How Can I Prepare To Comply With The WPS in January 1, 1995? There are a number of things you can do to prepare yourself and your employees for full implementation of the WPS on January 1, 1995. First, carefully review the pesticide labels that have been changed to include WPS requirements. If you have questions, contact your EPA regional office, your State agency responsible for pesticides, or your Cooperative Extension Service (CES) office for additional information. Remember, you must follow the label directions. Second, use the time between now and January to become informed about the WPS. EPA, State agencies, CES and many local organizations will be holding meetings, sponsoring TV and radio spots, and distributing fact sheets like this one about the WPS and what you need to do to comply. Take advantage of these opportunities to become informed and discuss WPS requirements with others in your area. Third, obtain the materials you need to get the facts about the WPS and how it applies to your operation. The EPA How to Comply manual was designed specifically for employers. There may be additional State- specific worker protection requirements that apply to you. You will need to obtain this information in your State. Fourth, take advantage of this season to prepare your employees. If you plan to provide your employees with the WPS safety training yourself, obtain the needed training materials and begin. If you plan to have others train them, you can take advantage of the many individuals and organizations that offer or plan to offer WPS training. Again, your EPA region, your State agency, or CES office can help you locate sources of WPS safety training. From howardr@are.Berkeley.EDU Tue May 24 12:17:09 1994 Received: from [128.32.251.103] (gia5mac23.Berkeley.EDU [128.32.251.103]) by are.Berkeley.EDU (8.6.5/8.6.5) with SMTP id MAA27047 for ; Tue, 24 May 1994 12:17:02 -0700 Message-Id: <199405241917.MAA27047@are.Berkeley.EDU> Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Date: Tue, 24 May 1994 12:19:23 -0800 To: wps-forum From: howardr@are.Berkeley.EDU (Howard R. Rosenberg) Subject: question on restricted entry exceptions Netters: The "final rule" WPS (published 8/21/92) includes a process for interested parties or groups to apply for exception to the general prohibition on routine early entry by workers into treated fields. It spells out requirements for such an application and factors for EPA to consider in acting on it. No matter what is spelled out, however, there is typically room for human discretion to operate in these matters. One would expect that important precedents for handling and assessing applications for exception will be developed in early cases. I heard back in January that a national association of rose growers had submitted the first application of this sort, petitioning that compliance with the standard restriction is not technically or financially viable in its industry. Haven't heard a thing about this case since then. Does anyone know where it stands? Howard From chaos02@tmn.com Wed May 25 05:49:49 1994 Received: from tmn.com (tmn.com [198.67.13.2]) by are.Berkeley.EDU (8.6.5/8.6.5) with SMTP id FAA06473 for ; Wed, 25 May 1994 05:49:47 -0700 Received: by tmn.com (4.1/2.01) id AA19295; Wed, 25 May 94 08:51:13 EDT Date: Wed, 25 May 94 08:51:13 EDT From: chaos02@tmn.com (Tom Abeles) Message-Id: <9405251251.AA19295@tmn.com> To: wps-forum@are.Berkeley.EDU Subject: question on restricted entry exceptions howard when you find out about the ability to use discretion ala the rose growers please let us know this is a vey important issue with many persons thanks tom abeles From dcooley@pltpath.umass.edu Wed May 25 06:27:48 1994 Received: from RFD.UCS.UMASS.EDU (rfd.ucs.umass.edu [128.119.175.3]) by are.Berkeley.EDU (8.6.5/8.6.5) with ESMTP id GAA07176 for ; Wed, 25 May 1994 06:27:47 -0700 Received: from phobos.ucs.umass.edu by rfd.ucs.umass.edu (PMDF V4.3-8 #6523) id <01HCR26YZX5S003MSO@rfd.ucs.umass.edu>; Wed, 25 May 1994 09:27:45 -0400 Received: from phobos.ucs.umass.edu by phobos.ucs.umass.edu (PMDF V4.3-8 #6523) id <01HCR1RCG6KGI3SKKN@phobos.ucs.umass.edu>; 25 May 94 09:27:34 -0400 Date: Wed, 25 May 1994 09:27:34 -0400 From: Dan Cooley Subject: Reentry To: wps-forum@are.Berkeley.EDU Message-id: <01HCR1RCI236I3SKKN@phobos.ucs.umass.edu> X-VMS-To: IN%"wps-forum@are.Berkeley.edu" MIME-version: 1.0 Content-transfer-encoding: 7BIT Regrading Howard's comment, I would like to point out that while the WPS standards may protect workers, the overall impact on pesticide use may be negative. To give the proverbial specific example. In our state, apple growers have adopted IPM on a wide scale. The success of this program depends on two things changed by the WPS standards. These are the ability of scouts or consultants to enter fields when they deem it important, and the ability of the growers to keep workers in the field. The consultant who has to spend much of the day in a Tyvek suit and respirator may not die from neural toxins, but dehydration becomes a real possibility. In actuality, most will probably stick with more reasonable clothing, and risk the wrath of the WPS enforcers. However, growers may choose to forget IPM entirely since a mid-week application may keep workers out of the field for a few days. Better to apply the pesticides every Friday afternoon and have the fields available Monday! Has our search for the risk-free society once again left us on the horns of a dilemma? Dan From <@cmsa.Berkeley.EDU:AFRENCH@ERS.BITNET> Thu May 26 13:44:09 1994 Received: from nak.berkeley.edu (nak.Berkeley.EDU [128.32.136.21]) by are.Berkeley.EDU (8.6.5/8.6.5) with ESMTP id NAA15932 for ; Thu, 26 May 1994 13:44:08 -0700 Received: from cmsa.Berkeley.EDU by nak.berkeley.edu (8.6.8.1/1.40) id NAA07389; Thu, 26 May 1994 13:44:07 -0700 Message-Id: <199405262044.NAA07389@nak.berkeley.edu> Received: from cmsa.Berkeley.EDU by cmsa.Berkeley.EDU (IBM VM SMTP V2R2) with BSMTP id 9906; Thu, 26 May 94 13:44:05 PDT Received: from ERS.BITNET by cmsa.Berkeley.EDU (Mailer R2.08 R208004) with BSMTP id 2985; Thu, 26 May 94 13:38:14 PDT Received: from ERS (AFRENCH) by ERS.BITNET (Mailer R2.08 R208004) with BSMTP id 6339; Thu, 26 May 94 16:37:16 EDT Date: Thu, 26 May 94 16:35:55 EDT From: Al French Subject: Early entry for crop advisors To: WPS-FORUM@are.Berkeley.EDU X-Acknowledge-To: Dan Cooley's comment is well taken that access to treated fields by scouts or consultants are needed to implement IPM which, in turn, should reduce total pesticide use. EPA issued an interpretative guidance in February, 1994, which provides that crop advisor tasks are categorized as handler tasks and can be performed during an application and throughout the restricted entry interval (REI). Within 4 hours after application (or until greenhouse exposure levels are met) personal protective equipment (PPE) for handlers is required. During the remainder of the REI, either handler or early entry PPE is required. Early entry PPE requirements are the same as is required for applicators except the respirator requirement is waived and coveralls and chemical-resistant (or waterproof) gloves are the minimum minimum allowed attire for early entry workers. There are a few (less than 10) pesticides whose labels require chemical-resistant clothing; however, EPA intends to eliminate these requirements as the products are re-registered. Earlier this year, Congress delayed implementation of portions of the WPS, including an exemption for crop advisors until January 1, 1995. EPA is currently reviewing the requirements for crop advisors, and may allow some flexibility after January 1, 1995. This issue is being followed closely by the National Association of Independent Crop Consultants. Allison H. Jones, NAICC Executive Director, may be contacted at 901/683-9466. Al French USDA Coordinator of Agricultural Labor Affairs 202/720-4737 afrench@ers.bitnet or afrench%ers.bitnet@vtbit.cc.vt.edu From deutscha@BCC.ORST.EDU Fri May 27 14:34:36 1994 Received: from BCC.ORST.EDU (ava.BCC.ORST.EDU [128.193.86.4]) by are.Berkeley.EDU (8.6.5/8.6.5) with SMTP id OAA08503; Fri, 27 May 1994 14:34:22 -0700 Received: from [128.193.88.125] (Cooper-2034-I.CORDLEY.ORST.EDU) by BCC.ORST.EDU (4.1/SMI-4.1) id AA29509; Fri, 27 May 94 14:34:17 PDT From: "Allan Deutsch" Date: Fri, 27 May 94 14:36:53 PST Message-Id: <52614.deutscha@bcc.orst.edu> X-Popmail-Charset: English To: wps-forum@are.Berkeley.EDU Cc: casterln@are.Berkeley.EDU Subject: IPMnet - An Information Resource #oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo000oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo# 27 May 1994 - While an earlier version of this information may have come across your screen previously, the following message con- tains new material. Please excuse any repetition encountered. #---------------------------------------------# | NEW ELECTRONIC SOURCE FOR IPM INFORMATION | #---------------------------------------------# WPS-Forum registrants might be interested to know that IPMnet is operating and available on-line 24 hours a day to provide individuals and institutions worldwide with a free source of globally vital Integrated Pest Management information. This purpose-designed network is a joint effort of the Consortium for International Crop Protection (CICP--a group of 13 U.S. universities, plus USDA, founded in 1976 to promote research and extension of environmentally sensitive crop protection worldwide), and the USDA's National Biological Impact Assessment Program. IPMnet was launched as an electronic bulletin board in late 1993 to provide researchers, extensionists, technical specialists, and producers--as well as others who may be interested--with current international IPM information. It is also structured to create a worldwide discussion and debate forum for strengthening and fostering IPM. IPMnet offers access to IPM special reports, issues of the IPMnet NEWS (seven, so far), issues of RESISTANT PEST MANAGEMENT newsletter (one), technical information resources, a forum, message center, and databases. The intent is to assemble and disseminate global information that will support not only IPM extension, research, and teaching, but technology implementation and policy development. There is NO subscription fee, cost, or restriction to use IPMnet, other than access to the Internet. IPMnet's co-sponsors want to provide information and services to as wide and varied a constituency as feasible. The only usage requirements are that: 1.) First-time contacts complete a brief registration form indicating professional interests and expertise; these professional profiles will help build an expertise database that is expected to be a useful component for network users (for instance, how/where to contact a French-speaking plant pathologist with experience in tropical fruit IPM); and, 2.) IPMnet users adopt a willingness to interact with others in the network. As of this date, there are over 650 registrants on IPMnet representing 29 countries, and registration continues to grow, making it possible to communicate with an ever increasing group of interested and involved individuals and institutions worldwide. To connect with IPMnet via Internet, use any of several communication programs or links and select or key in: then, at the prompt, key in: and follow on-screen prompts that appear. In situations without access to telnet, contact CICP for a hard copy of the IPMnet registration form as well as to place a name/address on a list for future receipt of a hard copy of the IPMnet NEWS (if/when funds can be found to support printing and mailing costs). CICP, Cornell University, NYAES, Geneva, NY 14456-0462, USA; voice: 01-315-787-2252 fax: 01-315-787-2276. e-mail: IPMnet's co-sponsors believe the global electronic information con- cept has great potential, but only if the involved community participates. For IPMnet to fulfill its envisioned potential, individuals--plus inter- national and national organizations--need to actively take part in using and cooperatively supporting this initiative. That means sharing (IPM- related databases or reports) as well as seeking information, offering opinions, and providing guidance. Also, IPMnet NEWS seeks a variety of articles relating to IPM--to run with full author credit. Research summaries, actual application procedures and results, technical studies, impediments, successes, and opinions are all welcome. (Please see contact address below.) The co-sponsors invite your participation in IPMnet as well as suggestions for its improvement. The goal: collectively support and strengthen IPM wherever possible and generate a positive force for global benefit. Please consider participating if not already registered, feel free to share this message with colleagues, or excuse this communication if you/your organization has already registered. For the co-sponsors, --A.E. Deutsch # #------------------------------------------------------------# | E-mail: | | ......................................................... | | IPMnet NEWS (A.E. Deutsch, coordinator/editor) | | c/o Integrated Plant Protection Center, 2040 Cordley Hall | | Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331-2915, USA | | ......................................................... | | Fax: 01-503-737-3080 Phone: 01-503-737-6275 | | #------------------------------------------------------------# From howardr@are.Berkeley.EDU Fri May 27 16:06:26 1994 Received: from [128.32.251.97] (gia5mac17.Berkeley.EDU [128.32.251.97]) by are.Berkeley.EDU (8.6.5/8.6.5) with SMTP id QAA15739 for ; Fri, 27 May 1994 16:06:23 -0700 Message-Id: <199405272306.QAA15739@are.Berkeley.EDU> Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Date: Fri, 27 May 1994 16:06:35 -0800 To: wps-forum From: howardr@are.Berkeley.EDU (Howard R. Rosenberg) Subject: FIELDWORKER TRAINING AUDIO CASSETTE AVAILABLE Steve Sutter has sent the message below to be posted. =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D= =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D= =3D=3D=3D =46IELDWORKER TRAINING AUDIO CASSETTE AVAILABLE =46ollowing is the script (first in English, then Spanish) for a 9-minute Spanish audio cassette I developed in 1993 mainly for certified private applicators (growers), and trained farm labor contractors (FLCs), to train fieldworkers under the WPS. In my judgment, the training covers the 11 training topics listed in the WPS. Good trainers should generate "interaction." It's public domain, use as you wish. Although I don't have written confirmation, nor do I ever expect to, my tool's Cal/EPA "accepted," joining my written safety program Cal/OSHA "accepted" in 1990. US EPA's hope to "approve" training materials besides "theirs" surprises me. Their sister agency, the OSHA, to my knowledge avoids such nightmares! I issued my audio tool in April. So far, 102 cassette/scripts have been sold. My Spanish script includes 3 illustrations from US EPA's 43-page fieldworker booklet related to warning signs, headquarters posting, and field hygiene. I disregarded the alarming sketches of fieldworkers being sprayed by ground and aerial applicators! I "toned down" parts of US EPA's fieldworker booklet more pertinent to handlers, and added heat stress information, overlooked in US EPA's fieldworker booklet. Cassette users and others have praised it, due, in part, to the fine work Martha Rodriguez, Fresno IRS Public Affairs Officer (and farmworker's daughter), did as a courtesy in translation and narration. I sell the Spanish audio tape and scripts, through UC Cooperative Extension, for $4, payable to "County of Fresno," APMP, 1720 S. Maple Ave., =46resno, CA 93702. Write "9-minute wonder" on the check margin. Also for $4, I offer a 6-minute English-version cassette, I narrated. Free copies are available to interested US EPA personnel. To see if employers outside California could use the training tool in training their own field employees, I wrote to US EPA (copy to USDA) in Washington, D.C., and San Francisco. It took Rep. Rick Lehman, D-CA, to jar a brief telephone response from US EPA to my November letter. I was referred to Western Region EPA. Sparing you the details, I still feel "stone-walled" by US EPA. (Even IRS personnel write hand-written notes on a notepad in response to farm advisors!) I'm crafting a "Yankee-ized" version of US EPA's 100-page handler booklet. Although I've hammered it down to 8 pages, its essence remains. Now I'll flesh it out to accommodate higher California handler training/safety standards. I won't hold my breath waiting for US EPA "approval" this time. Thanks Cal/EPA! Steve Sutter, UC Farm Advisor, Personnel Management ------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------ PESTICIDE SAFETY GUIDE FOR AGRICULTURAL WORKERS Pesticides, used to control crop diseases and pests, are applied in liquid and solid forms, and as gases. Specific instruction beyond the scope of this training, and personal protective equipment, are needed to mix, load, apply, or otherwise handle pesticides, or to enter treated areas during post-application "restricted entry intervals." Restricted entry intervals range from 12 to 72 hours or more. No one, except a properly trained and equipped handler, can enter a treated area when entry's restricted. =46ield workers will be informed of pesticide applications on an employer's establishment orally and by official warning signs whenever, in the last 30 days, a pesticide has been applied, or a restricted entry interval has been in effect. A central headquarters on each agricultural establishment displays a pesticide safety poster, applications information about treated areas, and the name, address, and telephone number of the nearest medical facility. Posted information shows the locations treated, pesticides used, time and date of application, and restricted entry intervals. Pesticide applicators must assure no pesticide is applied so as to contact any one directly, or through drift. Applicators can't apply any more than the recommended amount of pesticide to a crop. Pesticides could injure field workers, including irrigators, if entry restrictions, worker hygiene, and other precautions aren't met. Pesticide exposure can arise from spray drift, fumes, or dust away from the application site. Move away if pesticides drift into your work or housing area, and tell your supervisor. Stay out of areas you're instructed by signs or supervisors not to enter, including areas where pesticides are stored or handled. If you're working in an enclosed area, like a greenhouse, and feel dizzy or have breathing problems, get to fresh air. If someone passes out in an enclosed area, get help from someone trained and equipped for rescue. Skin, nose, throat, or eye irritations can be caused by plants, insects, or pesticide residues. Pesticide residues are small, usually unseen, amounts remaining on plants, soil, and equipment that could contact your skin and eyes. Pesticide residues may affect some people more than others, and can cause allergic reactions. You can also be exposed to pesticides by inhaling them, or eating contaminated crops. Wear long sleeves, pants, hat, socks, and shoes or boots. Wash your hands and face before eating, drinking, smoking, or using the toilet. Shower with soap and shampoo after work. Then put on clean clothes. Wash fruits and vegetables that you're allowed to pick in the field with clean water before you eat them. Don't use water in irrigation systems or drainage ditches for washing produce or drinking as pesticides are sometimes applied to crops through irrigation. Empty pesticide containers, even after rinsing, have residues on them. They're unsafe for any purpose. If you find one, tell your supervisor. Never take a pesticide container home. Pesticide residues can get on work clothes. Wash work clothes separate from other clothes, preferably with hot water and laundry detergent, before you wear them again. Symptoms of pesticide contact with skin include staining, reddening, or blistering of the skin, an itching or burning sensation, or nail damage. Other poisoning symptoms include headaches, or irritation of the eyes, nose, and throat. Some of these symptoms are caused by other illnesses unrelated to pesticides, including heat stress. To reduce harmful effects of working in hot conditions, drink plenty of water supplied by your employer, and take needed breaks to cool down. Severe heat stress, called heat stroke, can be fatal. Signs of heat stroke are fatigue, headache, chills, dizziness, loss of coordination, severe thirst, and altered behavior. Try to get an apparent heat stress victim into a cool area. Splash face, neck, hands, and forearms with water. Have the person, if conscious, drink water and stay quiet until help arrives. If a pesticide spray ever gets on you, remove contaminated clothing. Wash contacted skin with soap and water promptly. If your eyes have been exposed, rinse immediately with clean water or an eye flush kit for at least 15 minutes. Quickly tell your supervisor of all work injuries to you or others. Supervisors will assure that employees with any sign of heat stress or pesticide poisoning get medical help. Don't drive yourself to the doctor. Employers will assure you get to a doctor or clinic, and will furnish all available information about any pesticide that may have made you ill. If you're overexposed to a pesticide, you may only experience short term illness or irritation, but there's a chance chronic or delayed effects, such as reproductive harm, nervous system disorders, or cancer will appear years later. Employers must protect you from pesticide injury, but your safety is your responsibility, too. You're protected by law from any retaliation or discrimination by employers because of your safety suggestions, complaints, or requests for information. Your trainer will now advise you of other safety rules, procedures in emergencies, and the availability of other safety information, including that which may be required by the state pesticide regulatory agency. After that, please ask any questions you have. Prepared by: Steve Sutter University of California Cooperative Extension Area Personnel Management Farm Advisor, Fresno (209) 456-7560 ------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------ [Spanish version of Pesticide Safety Guide For Agricultural Workers] GUIA DE SEGURIDAD SOBRE EL USO DE PESTICIDAS PARA TRABAJADORES AGRICOLAS Pesticidas usados para controlar enfermedades y bichos que afectan a plantas se pueden aplicar en forma liquida, solida o gaseosa. Instrucciones especificas y equipo protectivo es necesario para revolver, menear, aplicar o usar de cualquier otra manera pesticidas. Aparte existen per=EDodos donde la "Entrada es Prohibida" dentro de =E1reas que han sido aplicadas con pesticidas. Per=EDodos, donde la "Entrada es Prohibida", pueden varear de 12 a 72 horas, o m=E1s. Nadie, excepto el operador quien ha recibido el entrenamiento y equipo apropiado, puede entrar a la =E1rea afectada cuando la "Entrada es Prohibida". Personas quienes aplican los pesticidas, deben asegurar que pesticidas no lleguen al contacto directo de otras personas o por medio del roc=EDo o viento. Se proh=EDbe aplicar m=E1s pesticidas de la cantidad recomendada pa= ra cada siembra. Pesticidas pueden lastimar a los trabajadores del campo, incluyendo los quienes riegan, si restricciones de entrada, higiene para el trabajador o otras precauciones no son cumplidas. Exposici=F3n a pesticidas puede ocurri= r por medio del roc=EDo, humo, o polvo a distancia de la =E1rea afectada. Al=E9jese si pesticidas se evaporizan hacia su =E1rea de trabajo o hogar. Avisele a su supervisor. Mant=E9ngase fuera de =E1reas donde pesticidas han sido aplicados, al igual de =E1reas donde se guardan o mantienen los pesticidas. Su supervisor le debe dar un aviso de precauci=F3n al igual de mantener r=F3tulos de precauci=F3n en =E1reas apropiadas. Si esta trabajando en una =E1rea encerrada, como un invernadero, y se siente mareado(a) o tiene dificultades al respirar, salga al aire fresco. Si alguien se desmaya dentro de una =E1rea encerrada, obtenga ayuda de alguien quien ha sido entrenado(a) para rescate o emergencias. La irritaci=F3n de la piel, nariz, garganta o ojos pueden ser causada por el residuo de pesticidas, o por las plantas o insectos. Usualmente, residuo de pesticidas son cantidades peque=F1as, poco visibles, que permanecen en la= s plantas, tierra o equipo de maquinaria, que puede llegar a su piel u ojos. Residuo de pesticidas puede afectar a algunas personas m=E1s que a otras y hasta causar una reacci=F3n al=E9rgica. Tambi=E9n puede ser expuesto a pesticidas respirando o comiendo cosechas contaminadas. Debe ba=F1arse con jab=F3n y champ=FA despu=E9s del trabajo, luego p=F3ngase= ropa limpia. Lave con agua limpia todas frutas y vegetales que se le deja tomar del campo antes de comerlas. No use agua del sistema de regar o de la zanja (diches) para lavar cosechas o tomar ya que hay pesticidas que son aplicados por medio del riego. Todos los recipientes (envases) de los pesticidas vac=EDos, aun despu=E9s de ser enjuagados, tienen residuo en ellos. No son seguros para ning=FAn uso. Si halla alguno, avisele a su supervisor. Jamas debe llevarse un recipiente de pesticidas a su hogar. Residuo de pesticidas puede contaminar su ropa. Lave toda ropa de trabajo aparte del resto de su ropa, preferiblemente en agua caliente y detergente antes de volver a pon=E9rsela otra vez. S=EDntomas de contacto con pesticidas en su piel incluyen manchas, manchas rojizas, ampollas, comez=F3n, o sensaci=F3n de quemadas o da=F1o a las unas. Otros s=EDntomas de envenenamiento incluyen dolores de cabeza, irritaci=F3n = de los ojos, nariz or garganta. Algunos de estos s=EDntomas son causados por otras enfermedades, incluyendo asolamiento. Para reducir los efectos da=F1inos del trabajo en condiciones calorosas, tome bastante agua, la cual es proporcionada por su empleador, y tome un descanso para refrescarse. El asolamiento puede ser fatal. Se=F1ales de asolamiento son fatiga, dolor de cabeza, escalofrio, falta de coordinaci=F3n f=EDsica, sed severa y comportamiento alterado. Trate de llevar al victima de asolamiento a una =E1rea fresca. Trate de lavarle la cara, cuello, manos y brazos con agua. Si la persona asoleada esta consiente, trate de que la persona tome agua y se mantenga quieta hasta que llegue ayuda. Si llega a ser rociado por pesticidas, quitese la ropa contaminada. Lave las =E1reas de su piel que han sido rociadas con jab=F3n y agua inmediatamen= te. Si sus ojos han sido expuestos, enjuaguelos inmediatamente con agua limpia o un enjuague para ojos por lo menos 15 minutos. Av=EDsele inmediatamente a su supervisor de cualquier lastimadura de trabajo a usted o otros. Los supervisores aseguraran que todo empleado con se=F1ale= s de asolamiento o envenamiento de pesticidas reciba atenci=F3n m=E9dica. No vaya al doctor por su cuenta, ni conduzca su auto. Su empleador (patr=F3n) asegurara que usted llegue al doctor o cl=EDnica y dar=E1 toda informaci=F3n disponible acerca de cualquier pesticida que le haya hecho da= =F1o o enfermado. Si usted ha sido sobre expuesto a un pesticida, puede que experimente una enfermedad corta o irritaci=F3n. Pero tambi=E9n existe la posibilidad de da= =F1os cr=F3nicos o retrasados como da=F1os reproductivos, desorden al sistema nervioso, o c=E1ncer. Su empleador (patr=F3n) tiene que protegerlo de da=F1= os causados por los pesticidas, pero tambi=E9n usted es responsable por su seguridad propia. La ley lo protege en contra de venganza o disciminaci=F3n por su empleador (patr=F3n) a causa de sus sugerencias, quejas, o petici=F3n por informaci=F3= n. Su instructor ahora le aconsejara de otras reglas de seguridad, procedimientos de emergencia, y disponibilidad de otra informaci=F3n de seguridad, incluyendo requisitos requeridos por la agencia estatal de regulaci=F3n de pesticidas. Despu=E9s de eso, pueden hacer cualquier pregunta que tengan. Preparado por: Steve Sutter, Consejero Agr=EDcola Universidad de California, (209) 456-7560 Translated as a courtesy by Martha Rodriguez, Public Affairs Officer, Internal Revenue Service From dtaber@cce.cornell.edu Fri May 27 18:58:23 1994 Received: from cce.cornell.edu (EMPIRE.CCE.CORNELL.EDU [132.236.89.2]) by are.Berkeley.EDU (8.6.5/8.6.5) with SMTP id SAA25604 for ; Fri, 27 May 1994 18:58:22 -0700 Received: by cce.cornell.edu (Smail3.1.28.1 #4) id m0q7DgX-0001OiC; Fri, 27 May 94 21:59 EDT Date: Fri, 27 May 1994 21:54:53 -0400 (EDT) From: David Taber Subject: Re: FIELDWORKER TRAINING AUDIO CASSETTE AVAILABLE To: wps-forum@are.Berkeley.EDU cc: David Taber In-Reply-To: <199405272306.QAA15739@are.Berkeley.EDU> Message-ID: MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII Thanks for the great message about WPS and pesticides. As part of my Cooperative Extension Work "in Forestry and Christmas trees," I am going to forward your message identified in the Subject line above to the Cornell CENET Christmas trees bulletin board (for New York State Cooperative Extension Agents). --- Dave (David W. Taber) From chaos02@tmn.com Sat May 28 08:55:14 1994 Received: from tmn.com (tmn.com [198.67.13.2]) by are.Berkeley.EDU (8.6.5/8.6.5) with SMTP id IAA05040 for ; Sat, 28 May 1994 08:55:08 -0700 Received: by tmn.com (4.1/2.01) id AA08820; Sat, 28 May 94 11:56:15 EDT Date: Sat, 28 May 94 11:56:15 EDT From: chaos02@tmn.com (Tom Abeles) Message-Id: <9405281556.AA08820@tmn.com> To: wps-forum@are.Berkeley.EDU Subject: Re: FIELDWORKER TRAINING AUDIO CASSETTE AVAILABLE There was an earlier note in wps-forum regarding rose growers complaints- it is my understanding that a bill was passed in congress exempting the rose growers- any knowledge about this? tom abeles From <@cmsa.Berkeley.EDU:AFRENCH@ERS.BITNET> Tue May 31 06:14:41 1994 Received: from nak.berkeley.edu (nak.Berkeley.EDU [128.32.136.21]) by are.Berkeley.EDU (8.6.5/8.6.5) with ESMTP id GAA19023 for ; Tue, 31 May 1994 06:14:41 -0700 Received: from cmsa.Berkeley.EDU by nak.berkeley.edu (8.6.8.1/1.40) id GAA01056; Tue, 31 May 1994 06:14:40 -0700 Message-Id: <199405311314.GAA01056@nak.berkeley.edu> Received: from cmsa.Berkeley.EDU by cmsa.Berkeley.EDU (IBM VM SMTP V2R2) with BSMTP id 5610; Tue, 31 May 94 06:14:49 PDT Received: from ERS.BITNET by cmsa.Berkeley.EDU (Mailer R2.08 R208004) with BSMTP id 5375; Tue, 31 May 94 06:14:48 PDT Received: from ERS (AFRENCH) by ERS.BITNET (Mailer R2.08 R208004) with BSMTP id 2339; Tue, 31 May 94 09:14:20 EDT Date: Tue, 31 May 94 09:12:03 EDT From: Al French Subject: Rose (and other) exceptions To: WPS-FORUM@are.Berkeley.EDU X-Acknowledge-To: Tom Abeles asks if Congress exempted rose growers in the April bill that delays implementation of portions of the WPS: None of the 1994 legislative changes are specific to rose production; however, EPA is contemplating a limited exception (through the exception process described in the WPS) which would provide flexibility to some rose growers. This exception should be published in the Federal Register in the next few weeks. In summary, the recent congressional action provides the following: During 1994, users must comply with the WPS requirements that are spelled out on the label. These include requirements for personal protective equipment (PPE), the restricted entry interval, and the requirement for "double notification" if this requirement is on the label. Users do not need to comply with the referenced requirements of the label (those that refer to the WPS but are not fully spelled out) until January 1, 1995. These requirements include pesticide safety training for agricultural workers and handlers, decontamination sites, notification of workers about pesticide applications, display of information about pesticide applications, emergency assistance, and display of a safety poster. The legislation also provides optional PPE requirements for some irrigation work in 1994 and excludes crop advisors from WPS coverage until January 1, 1995. Note: The above refers to Federal requirements only. These may be superseded by your State law. For details on the congressional action, contact your regional EPA office or State enforcement agency and request the April, 1994 EPA publication: "The Worker Protection Standard: 1994 Legislative Changes - A Guide For Agricultural Employers." Al French USDA Coordinator of Agricultural Labor Affairs 202/720-4737 afrench@ers.bitnet or afrench%ers.bitnet@vtbit.cc.vt.edu From howardr@are.Berkeley.EDU Tue May 31 13:26:06 1994 Received: from [128.32.251.97] (gia5mac17.Berkeley.EDU [128.32.251.97]) by are.Berkeley.EDU (8.6.5/8.6.5) with SMTP id NAA28872 for ; Tue, 31 May 1994 13:26:04 -0700 Message-Id: <199405312026.NAA28872@are.Berkeley.EDU> Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Date: Tue, 31 May 1994 13:26:18 -0800 To: wps-forum From: howardr@are.Berkeley.EDU (Howard R. Rosenberg) Subject: roses and references Thanks to Al French for clarifying the status of the rose growers' application to EPA for a limited exception to WPS requirements, and for distinguishing this matter from the 1994 legislative changes to WPS implementation. Al suggests referring to the April, 1994 EPA publication: "The Worker Protection Standard: 1994 Legislative Changes - A Guide For Agricultural Employers." Way back on May 23, when the list of subscribers to this forum was less than half of what is is today, the full text of this EPA document was posted here. Those of you who came aboard since then may wish to have a look at, or download, that document before going to your regional EPA office or State enforcement agency for a paper copy. Can do. The ListProc software automatically places all messages ever sent to WPS-Forum into an archive of chronological files that each contain a few weeks' postings, running one right after the other. You can obtain any or all of these files by sending to ListProc@are.berkeley.edu (NOT to WPS-Forum) a GET command. The form of a proper GET command is: "GET WPS-Forum filename" (no quotation marks in the actual message). To get a list of the available files, send to ListProc@are.berkeley.edu the following command: "INDEX WPS-Forum" (no quotation marks in the actual message). ListProc will then send you an e-mail message containing a list of the file names. As of this moment, there is only one file in the archive, named "94.may", and it contains all postings to date. So to get the EPA reference document, send ListProc@are.berkeley.edu the following command, exactly as is: GET WPS-Forum 94.may Of course, you will receive other postings in this file along with the EPA publication. While it may be interesting to peruse the whole message flow, wading through it every time to get to a specific document can get old fast. We will therefore be placing the more significant reference documents into the archive as files unto themselves (in addition to their automatic inclusion in chronfiles). The EPA document will soon be in there as a file named "EPA.Q&A.4/94". Also soon to be in the archive are (1) a WPS summary written by Jack Runyan of USDA and published in December 1993, (2) the script of Steve Sutter's worker training tape (posted last Friday), and (3) the mother of WPS compliance publications, EPA's "The Worker Protection Standard for Agricultural Pesticides--How to Comply: What Employers Need to Know" (July 1993, 130+ pages). No promises, but an "INDEX WPS-Forum" command will probably return to you a list including the first two of these files by tomorrow, perhaps even this afternoon. As soon as its file is in the archive, you can obtain the text of the EPA Q&A document, unaccompanied by other postings, by sending ListProc the message: GET WPS-Forum EPA.Q&A.4/94 Until then, you can use the old reliable, GET WPS-Forum 94.may, for a core dump. (Note: Multiple "GET" commands can be stacked in a single message. The return messages from ListProc that contain your requested files can be handled and used like any email files.) Howard From howardr@are.Berkeley.EDU Tue May 31 15:28:36 1994 Received: from [128.32.251.97] (gia5mac17.Berkeley.EDU [128.32.251.97]) by are.Berkeley.EDU (8.6.5/8.6.5) with SMTP id PAA03607 for ; Tue, 31 May 1994 15:28:35 -0700 Message-Id: <199405312228.PAA03607@are.Berkeley.EDU> Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Date: Tue, 31 May 1994 15:28:48 -0800 To: wps-forum From: howardr@are.Berkeley.EDU (Howard R. Rosenberg) Subject: references in archive Following up on my earlier message today, both the EPA Questions and Answers (4/94) and the WPS summary by Jack Runyan are now in the archive as individual files, thanks to Dana Keil. I blew it, however, on the name of the file for the EPA document. The real name is as indicated below. The WPS-FORUM archive now contains the following 3 files: 94.may (56221 bytes) -- The Month's Messages epa.q-a (17735 bytes) -- Questions & Answers The Worker Protection Standard: 1994 Legislative Changes A Guide For Agricultural Employers runyan (34845 bytes) -- Summary of the Worker Protection Standard for Agricultural Pesticides, By Jack L. Runyan. To get the EPA Questions and Answers, then, send to ListProc the message: GET WPS-Forum epa.q-a As additional references are added to the archive, they will be announced in general postings to the forum. Howard From dana@are.Berkeley.EDU Tue May 31 15:53:00 1994 Received: from [128.32.251.38] (gia3mac28.Berkeley.EDU [128.32.251.38]) by are.Berkeley.EDU (8.6.5/8.6.5) with SMTP id PAA04842 for ; Tue, 31 May 1994 15:52:58 -0700 Message-Id: <199405312252.PAA04842@are.Berkeley.EDU> Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Date: Tue, 31 May 1994 15:53:00 -0800 To: wps-forum From: dana@are.Berkeley.EDU (Dana E. Keil) Subject: another archived file I have just archived as a separate file the text from the script of Steve Sutter's fieldworker training audio cassette that was posted to the forum recently. It is archived under the filename of sutter; to retrieve it, send the following command in an email message to listproc@are.berkeley.edu: get wps-forum sutter Yours, Dana Keil ____ Dana E. Keil Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics dana@are.Berkeley.EDU University of California, Berkeley