Which federal regulation mandates employee training in the use of pesticides?

The Worker Protection Standard (WPS) is the correct answer because it is a federal regulation specifically designed to protect agricultural workers and pesticide handlers. This regulation mandates that employers provide training to their employees who may be exposed to pesticides. The training covers safe handling practices, understanding pesticide labels, recognizing symptoms of pesticide exposure, and knowing how to respond to exposure incidents.

The WPS establishes requirements aimed at reducing the risk of pesticide exposure and ensuring that workers and handlers have the necessary information to work safely with these chemicals. It emphasizes the importance of education and training in promoting safety in environments where pesticides are used.

In contrast, while acts like the Occupational Safety and Health Act provide a broader framework for workplace safety and health standards, they do not specifically address the training requirements related to pesticide use. Similarly, regulations such as the Employee Safety Act and Pesticide Safety Regulation do not exist under those names in federal law, making WPS the most relevant and direct answer to the question regarding employee training in pesticide use.