Train-the-Trainer Program Coming to Riverside County

Update your knowledge of changing regulations! This course meets the requirements established by the revised 2018 Worker Protection Standard, which is mandated by the US Environmental Protection Agency and the California Department of Pesticide Regulation. 

This workshop, which is being presented by the University of California, Integrated Pest Management Program and AgSafe, will qualify participants who successfully complete the program the ability 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 $150 per person. Payment is by credit card only. Continental breakfast, lunch and materials are provided. Includes acerticate of completion. No refunds will be given. Space is limited, register early! 

Instructor: Sarah Risorto, Southern California  Pesticide Safety Education trainer, UC IPM

Pesticide Safety Instructor Training Workshop (English) at the Moreno Valley university of California Cooperative Extension Office, 21150 Box Springs Rd, Ste. 202 on September 29, 2016

Registration is only online. For details and to register, visit www.ipm.ucanr.edu/events or www.agsafe.org. Questions Contact us by email at pesticidesafety@ucipm.edu or by calling (530) 750-1252 

5:00pm. Registration begins at 7:45am

Continuing Education Hours will be available through California Department of Pesticide Regulations

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