Table 3.
Criteria Established by the Expert Working Group and the Research Team Prior to Evaluation of Potential Practical Solutions.
| Category/Criteria |
|---|
| Practical for handlers and managers |
| Compatible with current pesticide handling activities |
| Convenient for handlers to use |
| Convenient for management to implement and maintain |
| Can be made from familiar materials on-hand or readily available for purchase |
| Adaptable to other operations |
| Initial and recurring costs are affordable for small and/or large operations |
| Solution is transferable to small and/or large operations |
| Addresses health and safety issues |
| Does not increase risk of exposure to occupational safety or health hazards |
| Contributes to minimizing pesticide exposure |
| Novelty of solution |
| Uncommon or unique practice |
| Complies with regulations and standards |
| Worker Protection Standard |
| Washington State Departments of Labor and Industry,a Agriculture, and Transportation |
| US Environmental Protection Agency |
| Global GAP and other food safety management standards |
a
Washington has a state OSHA program that includes agricultural workers.