Worker Protection Standard (WPS): Train-the-Trainer

Thursday, March 28^th, 1 PM, , Community Center, 138 Blue Lake Road, Forest Hill, LA 71430

            The Worker Protection Standard (WPS) regulation was updated in 2015. This training is for current Certified Commercial or Private Pesticide Applicator who need to add and/or update their Worker Protection Standard Trainer status. If you have not attended a WPS Train-the-Trainer program since November of 2016 and would like to provide WPS Training to workers and handlers, then you can attend the following WPS Train-the-Trainer training. 

By attending this meeting, you will be certified as a Worker Protection Standard (WPS) Trainer. This training is for applicators needing to obtain or update the WPS Trainer certification. The cost for this training is $25.

Note: Once you have gone through this training, this addition to your certification category will renew each time you recertify your pesticide applicator’s certification at your normal recertification training.

Please contact the LSU AgCenter Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP)with any questions. (PH: 225-578-6998).

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the LSU AgCenter will make reasonable accommodations to enable persons with disabilities to engage in programs offered. Should you need ADA accommodation, please contact Keith Hawkins 337.463.7006 no later than 1 week before your accommodation is needed. The LSU AgCenter and LSU provide equal opportunities programs and employment.

I hope you have a blessed weekend. 

Regards, kh

Keith Hawkins

Associate Extension Agent 

Agricultural and Natural Resources (Horticulture)

Beauregard, Allen, Evangeline & Vernon Parishes

Parish Chair, Beauregard Parish

PO Box 609

DeRidder, LA 70634

176 Research Station Road

Leesville, LA 71446

Office: 1 337-284-5188

Fax: 

Mobile: 318-264-2448

[email protected]