Agricultural Pest Management Compliance Checklist

This comprehensive agricultural pest management compliance checklist ensures regulatory compliance with EPA, USDA, State Pesticide Board, 40 CFR Part 170, FIFRA. Compliance inspection for agricultural pesticide applications covering worker protection, restricted entry intervals, application equipment calibration, and recordkeeping per EPA Worker Protection Standard (WPS) 40 CFR Part 170 and FIFRA. Protects agricultural workers from pesticide exposure in field crops and greenhouses. Complete all

  • Industry: Pest Control & Environmental Services
  • Frequency: Per Service Visit / Weekly
  • Estimated Time: 40 minutes
  • Role: Pest Control Technician / Operations Manager
  • Total Items: 20
  • Compliance: EPA, USDA, State Pesticide Board, 40 CFR Part 170, FIFRA

Worker Protection Standard Compliance

Verify WPS requirements per 40 CFR Part 170.

  • Have all agricultural workers and handlers received WPS training within past 12 months per 40 CFR 170.501?
  • Are WPS training records maintained for at least 2 years per 40 CFR 170.501(e)?
  • Is pesticide application information (product, location, REI) posted in central location within 30 minutes of application?
  • Is emergency medical facility and antidote information posted per 40 CFR 170.311?
  • Are eyewash stations accessible within 30 seconds of handler mixing/loading operations per WPS?
  • Is application-specific information logged including field location, pesticide, and REI per 40 CFR 170.310?

Restricted Entry Interval Enforcement

Verify REI compliance per pesticide labels.

  • Is REI prominently posted at field entrances before and during restricted entry periods?
  • Are all agricultural workers effectively excluded from treated areas during applicable REIs?
  • If REI exceptions used (emergency, PPE), are exception requirements fully met per label?
  • Is REI expiration date and time tracked and communicated to supervisors before re-entry permitted?

Pesticide Handler Safety

Verify handler PPE and safety per WPS.

  • Is label-required PPE provided by employer to all handlers at no cost?
  • Is handler PPE inspected before each use and replaced when damaged or contaminated?
  • Are decontamination supplies (soap, water, towels) provided at handler working sites?
  • Are closed pesticide transfer systems used for highly toxic products where engineering controls available?
  • Is a person available to respond to handler pesticide emergencies during handling operations?

Application Equipment Calibration

Verify equipment calibration per label and state requirements.

  • Has spray equipment been calibrated within 30 days or after any significant maintenance?
  • Are calibration records including output rate, speed, and pressure settings on file?
  • Are spray nozzles inspected for wear and replaced when output exceeds ±10% of target?
  • Are buffer zones from water bodies, sensitive areas, and inhabited structures per label observed?
  • Are spray drift management practices (appropriate nozzle, wind speed monitoring) implemented per label?

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Why Use This Agricultural Pest Management Compliance Checklist?

This agricultural pest management compliance checklist helps pest control & environmental services teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for pest control technician / operations manager professionals, this checklist covers 20 critical inspection points across 4 sections. Recommended frequency: per service visit / weekly.

Ensures compliance with EPA, USDA, State Pesticide Board, 40 CFR Part 170, FIFRA. Regulatory-aligned for audit readiness and inspection documentation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Agricultural Pest Management Compliance Checklist cover?

This checklist covers 20 inspection items across 4 sections: Worker Protection Standard Compliance, Restricted Entry Interval Enforcement, Pesticide Handler Safety, Application Equipment Calibration. It is designed for pest control & environmental services operations and compliance.

How often should this checklist be completed?

This checklist should be completed per service visit / weekly. Each completion takes approximately 40 minutes.

Who should use this Agricultural Pest Management Compliance Checklist?

This checklist is designed for Pest Control Technician / Operations Manager professionals in the pest control & environmental services industry. It can be used for self-assessments, team audits, and regulatory compliance documentation.

Can I download this checklist as a PDF?

Yes, this checklist is available as a free PDF download. You can also use it digitally in the POPProbe mobile app for real-time data capture, photo documentation, and automatic reporting.

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