When must workers and handler employees receive WPS training?

• A. Before they perform any worker or handler task at the establishment
• B. After they perform a task
• C. Only after the first day
• D. Never

Answer: (A)

Training must be completed before workers or handlers perform any task at the establishment. This upfront instruction ensures they’re aware of pesticide hazards, know how to use PPE, understand entry restrictions and re-entry intervals, and know what to do in case of exposure or where to find label instructions. If training happened after a task, the worker could be exposed without the necessary safety knowledge. Training on the first day only or never would fail to provide protection before exposure. (Annual refreshers are required afterward.)