WPS training on pesticide safety for handlers and heat stress
Schedule
Tue Jun 23 2026 at 09:30 am to 01:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
18710 SW 288th St | Homestead, FL
About this Event
This training will provide attendees with information on how to work with pesticides safely to meet WPS criteria for nursery inspection, what the responsibilities are for growers to protect the handlers and workers to mitigate pesticide exposure. This is also a good opportunity to learn how to work properly under heat stress and mitigate the heat hazard to their health. Certificates will be issued to participants as records to meet the FDACS requirements during a nursery inspection. Lunch will be provided.
Agenda
🕑: 09:30 AM - 09:40 AM
Introduction, Pre-test - Qingchun Liu
🕑: 09:40 AM - 11:30 AM
WPS training on pesticide safety for handlers - Ricardo Davalos
🕑: 11:30 AM - 11:45 AM
How to work safely to avoid heat hazard under nursery conditions -Qingchun Liu
🕑: 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
Discussion, Post-test, and lunch
Where is it happening?
18710 SW 288th St, 18710 Southwest 288th Street, Homestead, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 20.00











