National Assessment of the Worker Protection Standard

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National Assessment of the Worker Protection
Standard

• Train-the-Trainer Pilot Project

Karen Lewis
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EPA and CAST

• To research and examine exactly what would be
  involved in implementing a train the trainer
  program on a national scale (certification
  program)

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Members of the Train-the Trainer National Subgroup
Michael Carlson Florida Citrus Mutual
Jacqueline De Carlo AFOP
Nancy Santiago NJDEP
Teresa Niedda FHSI
Patrick OConnor-Marer UC Davis
Alice Larson WGPHS
Eric W. Sespico FDACS
Steve Hobley ID Dept of Ag
Karen Lewis WSU Grant/Adams
Antonio Castro Escobar Michigan Dept of Ag
Larry Beasley A. Duda Sons Inc.
Nancy Erickson Iowa FB
CAST (Dick Herrett) EPA (Michael Walsh) et
al EPA Regional
Ignacio (Nacho) Ibarra Sin Fronteras Organizing
Project
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Train the Trainer (TtT) Pilot

• Goal
• Develop a WPS TtT model that ensures consistency
  and quality WPS training and is nationally
  adaptable
• Objective
• Design, test and evaluate a TtT model that
  ensures trainers obtain the basic training
  skills, tools and knowledge they need to impart
  quality WPS training to workers and that is
  usable by all potential trainers

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Process

• Pilot Design
• Curriculum Design
• Training Manual Development
• Recruitment and Orientation of Master Trainers
  (MTs)
• Recruitment and Training of Trainers
• Field Training
• Evaluate, Evaluate, Evaluate!

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Design

• Spring 2003
• 3 States Fla., N.J., WA.
• English and Spanish
• Ratio2 MT/20 trainers
• Selective to obtain diverse group
• 1 day and 1.5 day option
• Free
• Supported by training materials
• Credits/WPS Trainer Certification

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Training Curriculum

• Option of 1 full day or 1.5 days
• 1 full day covered all aspects deemed necessary
  to impart quality/comprehensive training
• Basic Pesticide Information and Regulations
• The WPS
• Training Content
• Preparing to Train
• Training Techniques
• Conducting Training

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Training Curriculum

• 1.5 day option
• Full day plus additional half day of hands on,
  participant led, critiqued WPS training

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Training Manual Development

• Sub committee and contract editor
• Compilation generated from training materials
  shared by group members
• (AFOP, UC Davis, CATA, EPA)
• English
• Translated to Spanish

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Master Trainer (MT) Recruitment and Orientation

• Bilingual Eng/Spa
• Experienced
• National search via list serves
• Nominations from subgroup
• Letters of invitation to apply
• 2 Day orientation in Washington D.C.
• Jennifer Weber and Pat OConnor
• Interactive

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Master Trainer Pilot State
Washington State
New Jersey
Florida

Tim Stock
Mario
Saavedra
Laura Andrews
Tim Stock
Mario
Saavedra
Laura Andrews
Powell
Powell
UC Davis
TDA
UC Davis
TDA
FSU
Luis A.
Urias
Luis A.
Urias
Ofelio Borges
Luis A.
Urias
Luis A.
Urias
Ofelio Borges
ISDA
ISDA
WSDA
ISDA
ISDA
WSDA
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MTs

• Mean age 41
• Education 9th grade - M.S.
• Experience 6 to 2000 people
• Training Format 3 hours to 3 days
• All agreed the MT training/ orientation better
  prepared them to teach to the model curriculum
• Sharing with other trainers was very valuable

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Pilot Implementation

• Training schedule
• Lake Alfred, Florida
• May 13-14, 2003
• Rosenhayn, New Jersey
• May 21-22, 2003
• Yakima, Washington
• May 28-29, 2003

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Trainer Recruitment

• Local networks in each state
• Strived for diversity (on-farm, CBO, regulatory)
• Experienced/Inexperienced
• Commitment to expectations
• Balance of English and Spanish

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Trainer Demographics
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Worker/Handler Training

• 100 workers/handlers in Florida, N.J., WA, and
  Puerto Rico were trained by pilot trainers

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Pilot Evaluation

• Goal
• Determine if TtT model curriculum ensures
  consistency and quality WPS training in pilot
  states
• Objective
• Determine if the TtT model curriculum ensures all
  potential trainers obtain the basic training
  skills, tools, and knowledge they need to impart
  quality WPS training to workers

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Evaluation

• Master Trainers pre post orientation, post
  training (manual, agenda, curriculum, pilot
  suggestions)
• Trainers pre post training by MTs, post
  training of workers (manual, tools, training
  suggestions)
• Trained workers Post training by trainers
  (knowledge gained, environment, trainer, agenda
  suggestions)

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Observers

• Two trained observers attended and documented
  training in all three states

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• Evaluator
• Patricia Boiko, MD, MPH
• Director Research-Outreach
• Pacific Northwest Agricultural
• Safety and Health Center
• University of Washington
• http//depts.washington.edu/pnash/home.htm

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PNASH determined that the pilot was successful
and met its goals and objectiveSpecifically,
the goal of the Worker Protection Standard (WPS)
train-the-trainer model curriculum ensuring
consistency and quality WPS training in
Washington, Florida and New Jersey were met.The
training model used during this pilot is feasible
and a national model with diverse regulations,
corps, trainers and workers.
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Results
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Trainer Evaluation Before and After Training

• Summary
• Improved 56
• Worse 6
• No Change 11

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Trainers

• Overall, MTs were effective and helpful
• Order of training topics needed some tweaking
• All who choose 1.5 day option felt it was worth
  while and learned new skills and training method
• Mix of participants a concern for some trainers

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Worker Evaluation Before and After Training(77
in Spanish, 23 in English)

• Summary
• Improved 74
• Worse 5
• No Change 16

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Worker Evaluation Scores by State
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Worker

• Workers improved knowledge and perceived they
  gained new knowledge
• Reported they increased knowledge about pesticide
  health and safety
• Reported that the information was important and
  they would use it.
• Majority said learning environment and timing was
  not optimal

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Outcomes

• Manual needs some refinement and editing, but
  has great potential for national adoption
• Evaluation Technique recorded tapes, color
  coding, yes, no, Im not sure format to ease
  literacy barriers
• Trainers More of and better trained trainers in
  3 states and P.R.
• Lessons learned

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Lessons Learned- Suggestions

• Training Tools Need Updating - Redesign video,
  manual, flipchart
• Additional Tools Should be Included in TtT
  props, PP, black light tracer
• Significant blurring between handler and worker
  designation exists among trainers, MTs and
  workers

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My Observations

• Evaluation technique - tools worked
• Trainers (MT and T) perform better when familiar
  with material
• WPS training can and should be somewhat
  interactive
• Updated training techniques and tools should be
  developed and used
• Learning environment is key to success

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Continued

• To conduct training as we would like and to
  get the level of comprehension required, WPS
  training on-farm needs to be conducted by trained
  individuals
• Reciprocity across states and employers should be
  a goal for WPS program
• For comprehension, training needs to be conducted
  in language of choice

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Throughout the pilot .trainers did not identify
that the training was WPS training

• PRE TRAINING You are about to receive training
  that meets the training requirements for the
  Worker Protection Standard (WPS)POST TRAINING
  You have now received the training that is
  required under the Worker Protection Standard
  (WPS)

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• This pilot generated a robust body of useful
  information. It was a worthy undertaking by EPA
  and CAST.
• The process used for stakeholder involvement was
  a good move on the part the EPA-OPP. Adoption of
  the process as a standard method will enhance
  their effectiveness, relevancy and face capital.

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For additional Information

• http//www.epa.gov/oppfead1/safety/workshops.htm