Workers and Employers

"Farmworker spraying pesticide on a field of crops" — Pesticides are used in a variety of settings including farms, gardens, workplaces, homes, and other public areas.

Examples of jobs where exposures to pesticides may occur include:

Ground applicators
Nursery workers
Farmers and Ranchers
Harvesters or field workers
Warehouse workers who handle/transport pesticides
Pesticide formulators or manufacturers
Fumigators
Aerial applicators
Hotel workers
Structural pest control operators
Maintenance workers and janitors
Swimming pool cleaners
Chicken farmers
Hospital workers
Laundry workers
Vet/pet shop workers
Cafeteria/restaurant workers
Shipping industry workers
Retail workers who stock pesticide