Which of these facilities are under the purview of the Worker Protection Standard?

The Worker Protection Standard (WPS) is a federal regulation designed to protect agricultural workers and pesticide handlers from the potential risks associated with pesticide exposure. This standard applies to agricultural settings where workers are likely to be exposed to pesticides during their work.

Nurseries fall under the purview of the WPS because they are considered agricultural operations. In nurseries, workers may be involved in planting, growing, and maintaining plants that can be treated with pesticides, making them subject to the protective measures outlined by the WPS. These measures include providing information about pesticide applications, ensuring that safety gear is available, and maintaining specific safety protocols to minimize exposure risks.

In contrast, fishing docks, parks, and office buildings do not fall under the protections of the WPS. Fishing docks are related to the commercial fishing industry, which does not involve agricultural operations with pesticide exposure. Parks, while they may use pesticides for maintenance and landscaping, are typically not classified under the agricultural category that WPS covers. Office buildings do not engage in agricultural practices and therefore do not come under the WPS regulations.