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NY A05028
Bill
Status
2/14/2013
Primary Sponsor
Steven Englebright
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AI Summary
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Farm owners or operators must conduct mandatory testing for organophosphate pesticides in all pesticide handlers within one week of arrival and departure from agricultural sites
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Employers must provide fit-tested personal protective equipment to workers, conduct safety education for workers and families, and report all pesticide exposure incidents to the Department within 24 hours
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Agricultural sites must provide one washing machine per operation for contaminated clothing, one shower facility per five workers with separate male and female facilities, and at least one public telephone for emergency reporting
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New farm worker housing must be located at least 50 feet from treated fields; existing housing not meeting this standard must be replaced within five years or cease operations
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The Department of Health must issue annual reports by March 1st documenting farm inspections, compliance with requirements, enforcement actions, and pesticide exposure reports for the prior calendar year
Legislative Description
Establishes standards for farm worker protection at any agricultural site where pesticides have been or will be applied; requires mandatory testing for pesticides; requires personal protective equipment to be provided to workers; provides education to workers and their families about the hazards of pesticides; requires additional on-site protective measures; requires the department of health to issue an annual report of all farm inspections on or before March first to the governor and legislature.
Last Action
held for consideration in ways and means
6/17/2014