Pest Control

SWMS · SWMS-10265

12 job steps
Version 8
Pest Control
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This SWMS covers the hazards and controls for pest control, including termite, cockroach and ant eradication in new and existing premises. It addresses the use of hazardous chemicals and adds controls for slips, trips and falls, manual tasks and environmental protection.

The SWMS takes your crew through each step, from planning, transporting chemicals, arriving on site and preparing the work area to pesticide application, termite barrier fixing, completion and emergency response.

It suits pest control technicians and contractors, construction and property maintenance teams, and the facility managers responsible for workplace safety.

Written by SafetyDocs safety experts, who have been writing safety documents since 2004.

Pest Control

SWMSVersion 8

Company doing the work: [Company]
Business contact and phone: —
Responsible person (for monitoring SWMS and work): —
Responsible person's phone: —
Responsible person's signature: —
Date signed: —

Principal Contractor (PC): —
PC Address: —
PC phone: —
Date SWMS provided to PC: —
Job Site Address: —
Part of a construction project: —

Site management plan

If the work is part of a construction project, this SWMS must align with requirements of the Site Management Plan in place for the Construction Project.

High-risk construction work (HRCW)

This work activity involves the following “High-Risk Construction Work” (HRCW – identified in the Job Task column)

None listed.

Planning and preparation

Planning/Preparation

Liaise with Principal Contractor to identify on-site safety systems and procedures
Establish supervisory and communication arrangements
Principal contractor to confirm emergency response procedures are in place.

Hold points

Hold points identified and signed off before continuing work. (specify the hold points)

Training/Licence

All workers to have a General Construction Induction Card
Relevant workers have relevant certificates of competency, licenses, and training. Specify on the SWMS Sign-off for each worker.
Trained First Aider on site
All workers trained in site-specific emergency and evacuation procedures, SWMS, safe work procedures, and safety data sheets.

Worker duties and responsibilities

Fit condition for work, i.e., no signs of fatigue, alcohol or drugs
Attend all site inductions/briefings
Comply with all site requirements, e.g. PPE, Traffic Management Plans (TMP)
Only carry out work related to the contract
Inspect completed work and report possible safety, environmental and quality matters to the supervisor.

Monitoring and review

All people involved in the task must have this SWMS communicated to them before work commences
SWMS to be reviewed and amended if necessary, in consultation with relevant people after any near miss or incident
If additional site hazards identified, review this SWMS and amend control measures to suit
People, including workers, contractors and sub-contractors, affected by the revisions to this SWMS, must be informed ASAP
Give the principal contractor a copy of the revised SWMS
The site supervisor to monitor works against the controls stated in this SWMS
SWMS must be kept on-site and made available for inspection or review
Keep a record of this SWMS until the job is complete or for two years if involved in a notifiable incident
Regardless of any other factor, the person in control of the workplace must review this SWMS at least annually.

Site-specific notes

Legislation and codes of practice

None listed.

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

Foot Protection
Eye Protection
Hand Protection
Protective Clothing
Breathing Protection

Do not wear rings, watches or jewellery that may become entangled. Long and loose hair must be tied back.

Job steps, hazards and controls

Work activity
Planning
- Hazard
  Extreme environmental conditions
  Before controls3 High
  Controls
  - Monitor and observe weather alerts etc.
  - Avoid treating in the following conditions:
    High winds
    High temperatures
    During and after heavy rains
    Saturated soils
  - Consider rescheduling operations.
  After controls2 Moderate
  Responsible
  - Supervisor
- Hazard
  Unlicensed operator
  Before controls3 High
  Controls
  - Workers hold current licences for Pest Control tasks as required by the State Regulator. Check with your State/Territory to determine licensing requirements.
  After controls2 Moderate
  Responsible
  - Supervisor
- Hazard
  Legislative breach
  Before controls3 High
  Controls
  - Use only approved pesticides (APVMA – Australian Pesticides and Vet Medicines Authority)
  - Complete a Treatment Record as required by the Pesticides Act and Pesticides Regulations.
  After controls2 Moderate
  Responsible
  - Supervisor
- Hazard
  Exposure to disease, bites & stings from insects, reptiles, hazardous plants
  Before controls3 High
  Controls
  - First Aid requirements:
    Provision of first aid equipment - adequate Bites/Stings First Aid kit is available
    Each worker must have access to the equipment
    Workers have access to facilities for the administration of first aid
    Ensure vaccinations (such as Hepatitis B, tetanus etc.) are offered to staff
    People with known allergic responses should consult a doctor and ensure appropriate kit is available at all times (Including EpiPen - in date).
  After controls2 Moderate
  Responsible
  - Supervisor

IR before controls · RR after controls1 LLow2 MModerate3 HHigh4 AAcute

Overall risk after controls2 MModeratethe highest rating after controls

Work activity
Transporting chemicals
Secure and separate chemicals in the vehicle and drive safely
Work activity
Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditions
Check the site and plan the treatment
Work activity
Check weather conditions & prepare
Check the weather and protect workers from heat and cold
Work activity
Work area preparation
Clear the area, check equipment and mix pesticides safely
Work activity
Environment
Manage waste and protect the environment
Work activity
House keeping
Keep the work area clean and safe
Work activity
Manual tasks
Use safe manual task practices to prevent musculoskeletal injury
Work activity
Pesticide application
Handle and apply pesticides safely
Work activity
Termite barrier fixing
Handle and fix termite barrier materials safely
Work activity
On completion
Keep re-entry closed, wash up and sign out
Work activity
Emergency response
Respond to injuries, environmental damage and other emergencies

Permits

Plant and equipment

Hazardous substances

Supervisory arrangements

SWMS Sign-off

This SWMS developed in consultation and cooperation with workers and relevant organisation representatives. I have read the above SWMS, and I understand its contents. I confirm that I have the skills and training, including relevant certification, to conduct the task as described. I agree to comply with safety requirements within this SWMS, including risk control measures, safe work instructions, and PPE described.

Worker’s name	Job role / positione.g. supervisor, worker, trainee	Licences, competencies & qualificationsType / descriptionClassNumber	Date	Signature
-	-	-	-	-
-	-	-	-	-
-	-	-	-	-
		General construction induction (White Card)
		General construction induction (White Card)
		General construction induction (White Card)
		General construction induction (White Card)
		General construction induction (White Card)
		General construction induction (White Card)
		General construction induction (White Card)
		General construction induction (White Card)
		General construction induction (White Card)
		General construction induction (White Card)
		General construction induction (White Card)
		General construction induction (White Card)

Hierarchy of controls

Risk matrix

Likelihood	Criteria	Description

Level of Effect	Example of each level

Likelihood ↑	InsignificantNo effect, or so minor that the effect is acceptable	MinorMinor first aid treatment, minimal business disruption, minimal environmental effect	ModerateSerious injuries, medium business interruption, medium environmental impact	MajorExtensive injuries or fatality, significant business interruption, environmental harm, prosecution	CatastrophicMultiple permanent disabilities or fatalities, business failure, substantial environmental harm, prosecution or imprisonment
	Consequence →
Almost certainExpected in most circumstances	2 Moderate	2 Moderate	3 High	4 Acute	4 Acute
LikelyWill probably occur in most circumstances	2 Moderate	2 Moderate	3 High	4 Acute	4 Acute
PossibleCould possibly occur at some time	1 Low	2 Moderate	2 Moderate	3 High	4 Acute
UnlikelyUnlikely but possible	1 Low	1 Low	2 Moderate	3 High	4 Acute
RareHighly unlikely to occur	1 Low	1 Low	2 Moderate	2 Moderate	3 High

1 LowRecord and monitor. Proceed with work, and review the risks regularly.
2 ModerateMaintain control measures. Be cautious when working, and monitor and review regularly.
3 HighReview before commencing work. Introduce new controls or maintain high-level controls to lower the risk level, and monitor the controls frequently.
4 AcuteDo not proceed until the risk level is reduced. Immediately introduce high-level controls, and re-assess before proceeding.

Score	Action

11 more job steps, from Transporting chemicals to Emergency response

Each with its hazards, risk ratings and controls, plus your crew's sign-on.

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What it covers

12 job steps

PlanningPlan for weather, licences, approved pesticides and first aid
Transporting chemicalsSecure and separate chemicals in the vehicle and drive safely
Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditionsCheck the site and plan the treatment
Check weather conditions & prepareCheck the weather and protect workers from heat and cold
Work area preparationClear the area, check equipment and mix pesticides safely
EnvironmentManage waste and protect the environment
House keepingKeep the work area clean and safe
Manual tasksUse safe manual task practices to prevent musculoskeletal injury
Pesticide applicationHandle and apply pesticides safely
Termite barrier fixingHandle and fix termite barrier materials safely
On completionKeep re-entry closed, wash up and sign out
Emergency responseRespond to injuries, environmental damage and other emergencies

Pest Control

Site management plan

High-risk construction work (HRCW)