Question 2037 of 406 · Illinois Pesticide Applicator General Standards Exam
How often must an agricultural worker covered by the WPS receive pesticide safety training?
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Correct answer to question 2037
- D: Within the last 12 months, before working in a treated area
Explanation
Under the revised WPS (2015 rule, effective 2017), workers and handlers must be trained within the last 12 months. The older 5 year interval was replaced by annual training, which is the common confusion.
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