WPS training on pesticide safety for handlers and heat stress

Tue Jun 23 2026 at 09:30 am to 01:00 pm UTC-04:00

18710 SW 288th St | Homestead

Qingchun Liu
Publisher/HostQingchun Liu
WPS training on pesticide safety for handlers and heat stress
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This training class will provide information regarding WPS pesticide safety and how to work safely under heat stress.
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
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

18710 SW 288th St, 18710 Southwest 288th Street, Homestead, United States

Tickets

USD 20.00

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