This independent pocket guide is informed by authoritative pesticide-safety materials. Use these cards to reach the original sources.
EPA Worker Protection Standard
Federal WPS requirements and current pesticide worker-safety information.
Open EPA WPS resources →PERC
EPA-supported educational materials for workers, handlers, trainers, and employers.
Open PERC WPS resources →WPS topic structure
PERC National WPS Trainer Manual, Chapter 4, including worker and additional handler topics.
Open Chapter 4 →Application Exclusion Zone
EPA information about the AEZ and the requirement to suspend applications when necessary.
Open AEZ information →NPIC
Objective, science-based information about pesticides and pesticide-related questions.
Open NPIC →Poison Control
Immediate U.S. poison assistance online or by phone at 1-800-222-1222.
Open Poison Control →Attribution does not imply endorsement. FarmworkersCare is responsible for this guide and does not claim EPA or PERC approval.