Worker Protection Standard Handler Training (English)

Join us Friday January 17th for the Worker Protection Standards/ Pesticide Handler training

Pine Grove Grange in Hood River 8am-4:30pm

Cost: $65

6 Oregon and Washington Pesticide Core Credits Available

The English language Worker Protection Standards Interactive Pesticide Handler Training has been specially designed for employees who mix, load, and assist in the application of pesticides along with performing other pesticide related activities such as repairing pesticide application equipment on agricultural establishments, and is also for those who do not hold a pesticide applicator license. This class will be taught by instructors from the Washington State Department of Agriculture.

*On completion of the course, attendees will receive a card that verifies that they have received annual WPS pesticide safety training as pesticide handlers.

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Coffee, pastries, lunch, snacks, and beverages will be provided.

Please bring information with First and Last name, Employer or Company name, and *Pesticide Applicators License number (*if applicable)

Please Note: This will be an in-person training. However, if the weather is bad, we will move the training online to the Microsoft Teams platform. Be prepared to accommodate attending the class online.

Contact Kris Schaedel with any questions at 541-386-4588 or

This class is co-sponsored by the Hood River Soil & Water Conservation District, OSU Extension, and The Columbia Gorge Fruit Growers Association

Host or Publisher Hood River Soil and Water Conservation District