Urgent Pesticide Updates
go.ncsu.edu/readext?665456
en Español
El inglés es el idioma de control de esta página. En la medida en que haya algún conflicto entre la traducción al inglés y la traducción, el inglés prevalece.
Al hacer clic en el enlace de traducción se activa un servicio de traducción gratuito para convertir la página al español. Al igual que con cualquier traducción por Internet, la conversión no es sensible al contexto y puede que no traduzca el texto en su significado original. NC State Extension no garantiza la exactitud del texto traducido. Por favor, tenga en cuenta que algunas aplicaciones y/o servicios pueden no funcionar como se espera cuando se traducen.
English is the controlling language of this page. To the extent there is any conflict between the English text and the translation, English controls.
Clicking on the translation link activates a free translation service to convert the page to Spanish. As with any Internet translation, the conversion is not context-sensitive and may not translate the text to its original meaning. NC State Extension does not guarantee the accuracy of the translated text. Please note that some applications and/or services may not function as expected when translated.
Collapse ▲Online Pesticide Credit Classes
Recently, N.C. Department Agriculture and Consumer Services has coordinated with NC State Extension to provide opportunities for online pesticide recertification credit classes. This is still a work in progress and is not without flaws. However, in the near future your Agricultural Extension Agents of Stanly County will be announcing some opportunities for attending virtual pesticide trainings. These classes will be for “X” and “V” credits.
Temporary Suspension of Annual Fit Testing for N-95 Respirators
OSHA has put into place a temporary suspension of annual fit testing for N-95 respirators. OSHA temporary guidance is below, with links.
“…OSHA has issued new temporary guidance regarding the enforcement of OSHA’s Respiratory Protection standard. This guidance is aimed at ensuring healthcare workers have full access to needed N95 respiratory protection in light of anticipated shortages.”
“OSHA field offices have the discretion to not cite an employer for violations of the annual fit testing requirement as long as employers:
- Make a good faith effort to comply with the respiratory protection standard; Use only NIOSH-certified respirators;
- Implement strategies recommended by OSHA and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for optimizing and prioritizing N95 respirators;
- Perform initial fit tests for each healthcare employee with the same model, style, and size respirator that the employee will be required to wear for protection from coronavirus;
- Tell employees that the employer is temporarily suspending the annual fit testing of N95 respirators to preserve the supply for use in situations where they are required to be worn;
- Explain to employees the importance of conducting a fit check after putting on the respirator to make sure they are getting an adequate seal;
- Conduct a fit test if they observe visual changes in an employee’s physical condition that could affect respirator fit; and remind employees to notify management if the integrity or fit of their N95 respirator is compromised.
The temporary enforcement guidance is in effect beginning March 14, 2020, and will remain in effect until further notice.”