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Pest Control

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Nine SWMS for pest control technicians: pest control, rodent control, feral animal culling, roof spaces, private residences and bites and stings.

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Height Access Equipment

SWMSVersion 11

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): [Principal contractor]
PC address: —
PC phone: [PC phone]
Date SWMS provided to PC: —
Job site address: [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)

FallsRisk of a person falling more than two metres. Note: in some jurisdictions this is three metres.
Mobile PlantWork in an area where there is any movement of powered mobile plant

Working with a risk of a fall over 2 metres

The fall from height hierarchy of control level considered when establishing controls:

L1Work on the ground or solid construction, not chosen
L2Use a passive fall restraint system, e.g. guard rails, scaffolding, EWP, not chosen
L3Use a work positioning system, e.g. travel restraint, rope access, not chosen
L4Use a fall arrest system, e.g. safety harness, catch platforms, not chosen
L5Implement administrative controls, e.g. signage or instruction, not chosen

No level has been chosen yet.

Planning and 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.

Monitor/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

Australian Government

Acts and regulations

Work Health and Safety Act 2011
Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011

Codes of practice

Work Health and Safety (First Aid in the Workplace) Code of Practice 2015
Work Health and Safety (How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks) Code of Practice 2015
Work Health and Safety (Managing the Work Environment and Facilities) Code of Practice 2015
Work Health and Safety (Construction Work) Code of Practice 2015

Australian Capital Territory

Acts and regulations

Work Health and Safety Act 2011
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011

Codes of practice

Work Health and Safety (First Aid in the Workplace Code of Practice) Approval 2020
Work Health and Safety (How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks Code of Practice) Approval 2025
Work Health and Safety (Managing the Work Environment and Facilities) Code of Practice 2025
Work Health and Safety (Construction Work Code of Practice) Approval 2025

Queensland

Acts and regulations

Work Health and Safety Act 2011
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011

Codes of practice

First Aid in the Workplace Code of Practice 2021
How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks Code of Practice 2021
Managing the Work Environment and Facilities Code of Practice 2021

New South Wales

Acts and regulations

Work Health and Safety Act 2011
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2025

Codes of practice

First Aid in the workplace code of practice 2020
How to manage work health and safety risks code of practice 2019
Managing the work environment and facilities code of practice 2019
Construction work code of practice 2019

Northern Territory

Acts and regulations

Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Act 2011
Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Regulations 2011

Codes of practice

First aid in the workplace – Code of practice 2022
How to manage work health and safety risks - Code of practice 2026
Managing the work environment and facilities - Code of practice 2026
Construction work - code of practice 2026

South Australia

Acts and regulations

Work Health and Safety Act 2012
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2012

Codes of practice

First Aid in the Workplace: Code of practice 2020
How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks: Code of practice 2020
Managing the Work Environment and Facilities: Code of practice 2020
Construction work Code of Practice 2024

Tasmania

Acts and regulations

Work Health and Safety Act 2012
Work Health and Safety Regulations 2022

Codes of practice

First Aid in the Workplace - Code of practice 2020
How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks - Code of practice 2024
Managing the Work Environment and Facilities - Code of practice 2024
Construction Work - Code of practice 2024

Western Australia

Acts and regulations

Work Health and Safety Act 2020
Work Health and Safety (General) Regulations 2022

Codes of practice

First aid in the workplace - Code of Practice 2022
How to manage work health and safety risks – Code of practice 2022
Managing the work environment and facilities – Code of practice 2022
Construction work – Code of practice 2022

Victoria

Acts and regulations

Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004
Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

Foot Protection
Head Protection
Eye Protection
Hand Protection
Protective Clothing
Sun Protection
Safety Harness

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
Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditions
- Hazard
  Personal injury, property damage &/or environmental incident
  Before controls3 High
  Controls
  - The vehicle should be positioned in a safe location, clear of traffic/vehicles/pedestrians during equipment delivery and materials removal (deploy physical barriers, caution signs as necessary)
  - Do not park illegally
  - Identify and obey all safety-related signage (check site entry requirements)
  - Report to Site Supervisor
  - Ensure site-specific induction undertaken
  - Assess mobile phone reception
  - The worksite is exactly as detailed in Terms of Agreement or contract
  - Complete a JSA specifying the control measures for unanticipated hazards.
  After controls2 Moderate
  Responsible
  - SupervisorCheck the site and conduct JSA where necessary

IR before controls · RR after controls1 LLow2 MModerate3 HHigh4 AAcute

Overall risk after controls2 MModeratethe highest rating after controls

Work activity
Work area set-up
Protect edges and openings, check the working surface, barricade exclusion zones and check the weather.
Work activity
Conduct a risk assessment
Assess the work at height with the checklist and adopt the highest possible level of fall control.
Work activity
Environment
Manage noise, waste, spills, wash-out, weeds, vehicle movement and animals on site.
Work activity
Housekeeping
Keep the work area tidy and lit, clean up spills and wear suitable non-slip footwear.
Work activity
Manual tasks
Keep materials close, know the weight, use team or mechanical lifts and rotate jobs.
Work activity
Working at height on fixed structures
Check the working surface, keep edge protection in place, and cover and secure holes and openings.
Work activity
Working on vehicles/mobile plant
Face the machine and keep three points of contact when mounting and dismounting.
Work activity
Working at height using a fall arrest system – the safety harness
Inspect and fit the harness, plan the fall arrest system and anchor points, and rehearse the rescue plan.
Work activity
Working at height on fixed scaffold
Use a scaffold signed off by a competent person, keep within its safe working load and barricade the drop zone.
Work activity
Working at height on mobile scaffolding & trestles
Lock the castors, never move a mobile scaffold with people or materials on it, set up trestles correctly and stay clear of power lines.
Work activity
Working at height > 2m on extension or single ladder
Use the ladder for access only, set it up on a stable base, secure it and keep three points of contact.
Work activity
Working on platform ladders
Use an inspected industrial-grade platform ladder, fully opened with the spreaders locked.
Work activity
Using vertical ladders
Inspect the vertical ladder and its safety hoops, face it and keep three points of contact.
Work activity
General work at height
Barricade and sign exclusion zones and secure tools and materials so nothing falls.
Work activity
On completion
Dismantle mobile scaffolds and trestles in a planned way, remove or add barricades and sign everyone out.
Work activity
Emergency response
Call 000, follow site emergency procedures, give first aid and report the incident.

Permits

Plant & 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)
		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

Step 1: Determine likelihood

Step 2: Determine consequence

Step 3: Determine the risk score

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.

Step 4: Record risk

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

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Template	Job steps	On its own
Height Access Equipment	17	$89.95 · 1 credit
Private Residences - Working in	15	$89.95 · 1 credit
Bites and Stings Prevention and Treatment	9	$89.95 · 1 credit
Working in Roof Spaces	8	$89.95 · 1 credit
Powered Non-powered Tools	12	$89.95 · 1 credit
Manual Handling	18	$89.95 · 1 credit
Rodent Control	13	$89.95 · 1 credit
Feral Animal Culling	13	$89.95 · 1 credit
Pest Control	12	$89.95 · 1 credit
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Site management plan

High-risk construction work (HRCW)

Working with a risk of a fall over 2 metres

Planning and preparation

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Training/licence

Worker duties and responsibilities

Monitor/review

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