[5]By Oregonians for Food and Shelter [6]
In late 2015, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a major update to the Worker Protection Standards (WPS). These rules apply when most pesticide products are used on an agricultural establishment.
You can read the updated EPA rules HERE [7]. And an OFS overview can be found HERE [8].
Most of the new rules go into effect on January 1, 2017 and the Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Agency (OR-OSHA) is currently finalizing the Oregon specific rules for implementation. While some of the Oregon specific rules are positive, other sections are troubling. That’s why OR-OSHA needs to hear from you!
If you are unable to attend a listening session, you can also submit comments through the OFS VoterVoice sytem at: http://tinyurl.com/wpsofs [9]
Or via email directly to OR-OSHA at [email protected]
All comments are due by December 14th.
Have a great weekend!
Katie, Scott, Diann & Angi