Who is protected by the Worker Protection Standard?

The Worker Protection Standard (WPS) is a vital regulation designed to safeguard agricultural workers and pesticide handlers from potential hazards related to pesticide exposure. The correct answer highlights the specific groups that the WPS applies to: those who work in agriculture and handle pesticides. This regulation mandates safety measures, including providing training, establishing restricted entry intervals after pesticide application, and ensuring access to personal protective equipment. The aim is to reduce the risk of occupational pesticide exposure and promote overall safety within agricultural environments.

Other groups, such as pesticide manufacturers and distributors, are covered under different regulations focusing on product safety and labeling, while consumers of agricultural products are protected primarily through food safety laws. Wildlife and endangered species are addressed through environmental regulations aimed at protecting ecosystems but are not directly covered under the Worker Protection Standard.