In which type of establishment might you need to comply with the Worker Protection Standard (WPS)?

Compliance with the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) is specifically required in agricultural settings where pesticides are used. This regulation is designed to protect agricultural workers and handlers from the risks associated with exposure to pesticides. Farms are the primary environments where these standards are applicable because they involve activities such as planting, cultivating, and harvesting, during which employees may be directly exposed to pesticide applications or residues.

While schools, offices, and houses may also utilize pesticides, they do not typically engage in agricultural practices that warrant the same level of protective measures mandated by the WPS. In non-agricultural settings, different regulations or standards may guide pesticide use, but the WPS is specifically tailored to safeguard workers in environments where agricultural pesticides are applied, highlighting the importance of worker safety in the agricultural sector.