What type of establishments does the Worker Protection Standard cover?

The Worker Protection Standard (WPS) is specifically designed to protect agricultural workers and pesticide handlers by reducing their risks of pesticide exposure. This regulation applies primarily to farms, forests, and agricultural operations where pesticides are used. This includes a variety of agricultural establishments where employees may handle or come into contact with pesticides in the course of their work.

In contrast, parks, playgrounds, and residential areas do not fall under the direct jurisdiction of the WPS, as they typically do not involve agricultural workers or the commercial application of pesticides in the same context as farms and forests. The WPS focuses on agricultural settings precisely because these environments pose distinct hazards due to the nature of pesticide application and exposure scenarios that agricultural workers encounter. Thus, the correct answer highlights that the regulation is specifically aimed at ensuring the safety of individuals working on farms and in forests where pesticides are actively used.