Not maintaining proper training records can lead to which consequence?

• A. Improved efficiency.
• B. Non-compliance with WPS and state requirements.
• C. Greater scheduling flexibility.
• D. Reduced paperwork.

Answer: (B)

Not keeping training records means the program cannot prove it met WPS and state requirements. Training records show who attended, what topics were covered, when the training occurred, and who conducted it. These details must be documented and available for inspection, so regulators know workers and handlers received the necessary safety instruction. Without them, you’re considered non-compliant, which can lead to penalties, fines, mandatory retraining, and possible loss of authorization to apply pesticides. The other options describe outcomes that don’t align with the purpose of records—improved efficiency, more scheduling flexibility, or less paperwork—since maintaining proper records supports compliance and accountability, and failing to do so increases risk and administrative action.