New Pesticide Applicator Protocol at Local Regional University

Author: Matthew Chadwick

Major Program: Chemical Management

Issue or Situation:Murray State University implemented a new policy requiring student workers involved in pesticide application or entering areas treated with pesticides to attend a pesticide training class and obtain a private applicator's card as part of their employment. However, the timing of the trainings, offered only in late winter, created challenges for workers hired in the summer and fall semesters, leaving a gap in pesticide safety preparedness for these students.Outreach or Educa

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