WVDA Worker Protection Standard Inspection Report |
WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Gus R. Douglass, Commissioner
Site Name: ________________________________________________ Date: ______________________________________
Address: __________________________________________________ Time: ______________________________________
WORKER PROTECTION STANDARD INSPECTION REPORT
A. CENTRAL NOTIFICATION
1. Is the site easily accessible to workers/handlers prior to beginning of workday? Y/N
2. Are the EPA-approved safety posters displayed? Y/N
3. Is emergency information displayed and accurate? Y/N
4. Is pesticide application information posted? Y/N
5. Is the following information contained in the posted application records:
a. Location of area treated? Y/N
b. Product name? Y/N
c. Active ingredient? Y/N
d. EPA registration number? Y/N
e. Time and date of application? Y/N
6. Does the pesticide information remain posted for 30 days following REI? Y/N
B. DECONTAMINATION
1. Are handler decontamination sites supplied with clean water, soap, disposable towels and clean coveralls? Y/N
2. Does handler have decontamination sites at the mix/load area, within 1/4 mile of the application site and where PPE is removed? Y/N
3. Is the decontamination site provided for the duration of the handling activity? Y/N
4. Is 1 pint eyeflush water or equivalent immediately available to handlers and early entry workers? Y/N
5. If label requires protective eyewear, what is expiration date? _________
6. Are worker decontamination sites supplied with clean water, soap, and single use disposable towels? Y/N
7. Are worker decontamination sites within 1/4 mile of the work site? Y/N
8. Are decontamination sites provided for workers until 30 days following the expiration of the REI? Y/N
C. TRAINING
1. Are all workers/handlers/trainers certified pesticide applicators or have WPS handler training? Y/N
2. Do handlers receive training before loading, mixing or applying pesticides? Y/N
3. Are handlers informed of labeling and have access to labels? Y/N
4. Do workers receive training before the 5th day of entry into treated areas? Y/N
5. Do early entry workers receive required additional training? Y/N
6. Who does the training? _____________________________ # _________________
7. Is training presented in a language the trainees can understand? Y/N
D. ENTRY RESTRICTIONS
1. Has early-entry during agriculture emergencies been approved by WVDA? Y/N
E. INFORMATION
1. Has your custom applicator provided you with required information for posting at central notification prior to application? Y/N
2. Do you provide information to the custom applicator about REI's in effect on your property? Y/N
F. NOTICE OF APPLICATIONS:
1. When required on the label, are both oral and posted warning given? Y/N
2. Are oral warnings given clearly and in a language the workers can understand? Y/N
3. Posted requirements:
a. Is an EPA approved sign being used? Y/N
b. Is the sign put up no more than 24 hours prior to application? Y/N
c. Does the sign come down within 3 days of the end of REI? Y/N
d. Is the sign posted at a primary worker points of entry to the treated area? Y/N
G. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
1. Is required PPE provided to handlers and early-entry workers? Y/N
2. Are persons instructed in the proper use of the PPE? Y/N
3. Is PPE inspected before each day's use? Y/N
4. Are cleaning/maintenance requirements of PPE met? Y/N
5. Is a cleaning place provided for PPE storage? Y/N
6. Have those cleaning PPE received special instructions? Y/N
H. EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE:
1. Is transportation made available to any employee who becomes sick or is injured by pesticides? Y/N
2. Are provisions made to supply information about the pesticide to medical personnel? Y/N
I. APPLICATION RESTRICTIONS AND MONITORING OF HANDLERS:
1. Are pesticides applied so that no one, other than appropriately trained and equipped handlers, are exposed? Y/N
2. Is sight or voice contact made at least every 2 hours with the handler using a pesticide that bears the skull and crossbones? Y/N
Exit interview comments or suggestions:
Regulatory Officer _____________________________________________________________________
Owner/Operator/Agent