Can supervisors ignore WPS regulations on ornamentals?

Supervisors must adhere to Worker Protection Standard (WPS) regulations when managing ornamental plants. These regulations are designed to protect the health and safety of agricultural workers and pesticide handlers. The WPS covers a wide range of requirements, including training, information dissemination, and protective measures.

Ignoring these regulations could lead to unsafe working conditions and potential health risks for workers who may be exposed to pesticides used in the cultivation and maintenance of ornamentals. The intent behind WPS is to ensure that all workers, regardless of the type of plants they are working with, are protected from pesticide exposure.

The other options suggest various exemptions or conditions under which regulations might not apply; however, WPS regulations are designed to be comprehensive and do not provide allowances for decorative plant management practices. Hence, the requirement to comply with WPS regulations remains intact regardless of the category of plants being supervised.