Proper Selection, Use, and Removal of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Enrollment options
Course overview
Course participants will learn to follow specific label instructions and the California Code of Regulations (CCR) and will be able to demonstrate how to select the proper PPE, use it, remove it, and dispose of it or clean and store it before, during, and after each incidence of pesticide handling and application. The course contains video so it requires a device that can play audio and video. If you do not require a certificate, you may view the course for free. The author of the course is Lisa Blecker, Pesticide Safety Educator, Colorado State University. This course is also available in a Spanish language version.
Course participants will learn to follow specific label instructions and the California Code of Regulations (CCR) and will be able to demonstrate how to select the proper PPE, use it, remove it, and dispose of it or clean and store it before, during, and after each incidence of pesticide handling and application. The course contains video so it requires a device that can play audio and video. If you do not require a certificate, you may view the course for free. The author of the course is Lisa Blecker, Pesticide Safety Educator, Colorado State University. This course is also available in a Spanish language version.
Who should enroll?
Pest Control Advisers, pesticide handlers, and growers
Pest Control Advisers, pesticide handlers, and growers
Continuing Education Units
California Department of Pesticide Regulation (1.5 hours Laws & Regs), Certified Crop Adviser (1.0 IPM), and the Western Chapter International Society of Arboriculture (1.5 for Certified Arborists and 1.5 Practice for Board Certified Arborists).
California Department of Pesticide Regulation (1.5 hours Laws & Regs), Certified Crop Adviser (1.0 IPM), and the Western Chapter International Society of Arboriculture (1.5 for Certified Arborists and 1.5 Practice for Board Certified Arborists).
To get the Continuing Education Units certificate you will be charged a fee of $60. To encourage taking the course earlier in the year, we offer 50% off the regular price from January through October 31st – use the code ipm50 at checkout. You must download the certificate (PDF file) to receive your CEU credits.
Enrollment period
This course must be completed by December 30 of the current year. Download the certificate immediately when you complete the course. You will not be able to retrieve your certificate after December 30.
This course must be completed by December 30 of the current year. Download the certificate immediately when you complete the course. You will not be able to retrieve your certificate after December 30.
Need help?
For assistance with login, course enrollment, or payment, contact campushelp@extension.org. For assistance with progress through the course or certificate, contact UCIPMcourses@ucanr.edu.
- Technical support: UC IPM Online Training Support