This chapter contains standards designed to reduce the risks of illness or injury resulting from workers' and handlers' occupational exposures to pesticides used in the production of agricultural plants on agricultural establishments and also to reduce the accidental exposure of workers and other persons to such pesticides. It requires handlers to wear the label specified clothing and personal protective equipment when performing handler activities, and to take measures to protect workers and other persons during pesticide applications. It also requires workplace practices designed to reduce or eliminate exposure to pesticides and establishes procedures for responding to exposure-related emergencies.