Which two federal acts govern pesticide storage and worker safety in the U.S.?

• A. FIFRA and the OSHA Act.
• B. Clean Water Act and FIFRA.
• C. TSCA and FIFRA.
• D. FIFRA and CWA.

Answer: (A)

Pesticide storage and worker safety are governed by two federal laws operating together. The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) sets requirements for how pesticides are registered, labeled, stored, and handled, ensuring products are kept and used according to the label to minimize risk. The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) protects workers who handle pesticides by establishing workplace safety standards, training, proper use of personal protective equipment, and controls for exposure. Put together, FIFRA covers the safe storage and use of pesticides, while OSHA ensures the safety of workers during handling. Other acts like the Clean Water Act or the Toxic Substances Control Act address environmental protection or broader chemical safety, but they don’t specifically govern pesticide storage and worker safety in the workplace as directly as FIFRA and OSHA do.