Ariz. Admin. Code § 3-3-1003

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section R3-3-1003 - Worker and Handler Trainers; Records

A. Trainer requirements.

1. A person applying for pesticide safety trainer certification shall:

a. Complete the Worker Protection Standard compliant pesticide safety training program administered by the Department; or

b. Hold a current PCA license or restricted use certification, issued by the Department for a PCA or certified applicator, as prescribed under R3-3-207 or R3-3-208.

2. An applicant shall submit a signed and dated affidavit to the Department verifying that each worker or handler will be trained according to the training requirements of the Worker Protection Standard. The affidavit shall include the applicant's name, address, e-mail address, telephone and fax numbers, as applicable.

3. Trainer certification is:

a. Nontransferable;

b. Valid for three years from the date issued under subsection (A)(1)(a), excluding the month in which the trainer was certified, and is renewable upon completion of the Worker Protection Standard compliant pesticide safety training program administered by the Department; or

c. Valid initially for one year from the date issued under subsection (A)(1)(b), excluding the month in which the trainer certification was issued; and.

d. If the PCA license or restricted use certification remains current, is renewable for three years upon completion of the Worker Protection Standard compliant pesticide safety training administered by the Department.

4. A trainer shall maintain the records required in subsection (b) for two years, excluding the month in which the verification card was issued.

5. Upon request by the Department, the trainer shall make available worker and handler records prescribed in subsection (B) for inspection and copying by the Department.

6. A trainermay issue a Worker Protection Standard training verification card to each handler or worker who successfully completes training, and shall maintain a record as required in (B).

B. Training records shall include the following recorded in indelible ink:

1. Name and signature of the trained worker or handler;

2. Training verification card number, if utilized;

3. Issue and expiration date of the training verification card;

4. A unique trainer-assigned identification number of the worker or handler;

5. Name and signature of the trainer; and

6. Address or location of where the training occurred, including city, county, and state.

C. A trainer shall permit the Assistant Director or designee to enter a place where worker safety training is being presented to observe and question trainers and attendees to determine compliance with the requirements of this Section.

D. The Department may suspend, revoke, or deny trainer certification if any of the following occur:

1. Failing to follow the worker and handler training requirements prescribed in 40 CFR §§ 170.401 and 170.501 of the WPS;

2. Failing to maintain the training information prescribed in subsection (b)

3. Failing to fulfill the requirements of the affidavit as prescribed in subsection (A)(2); or

4. Having had a similar certification revoked, suspended, or denied in any jurisdiction within the last three years.

Ariz. Admin. Code § R3-3-1003

Adopted effective July 13, 1989 (Supp. 89-3). Section R3-3-1003 renumbered from R3-8-203 (Supp. 91-4). R3-3-1003 repealed; new Section R3-3-1003 renumbered from R3-3-1002 and amended effective October 8, 1998 (Supp. 98-4). Amended by final rulemaking at 10 A.A.R. 276, effective March 6, 2004 (Supp. 04-1). Amended by final rulemaking at 30 A.A.R. 89, effective 3/4/2024.