Which of the following agencies or standards governs pesticide handling and requires PPE such as goggles?

• A. Worker Protection Standard
• B. OSHA standards
• C. FIFRA labeling rules
• D. EPA pesticide registration guidelines

Answer: (A)

Protecting workers who handle pesticides in agricultural settings is governed by a regulation designed specifically for that context. The Worker Protection Standard sets the safety requirements for handlers and agricultural workers, including when and what PPE must be used, such as eye protection like goggles, during mixing, loading, or applying pesticides. This focus on actual handling practices and protective equipment is what makes it the best answer. Other options touch on safety in broader workplaces (OSHA), or on product labeling and registration (FIFRA and EPA guidelines), but they are not the primary framework governing daily pesticide handling and PPE like goggles.