Pest Control
- Company doing the work
- [Company]
- Business contact and phone
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- Responsible person (for monitoring SWMS and work)
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- Responsible person's phone
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- Responsible person's signature
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- Date signed
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- Principal Contractor (PC)
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- PC Address
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- PC phone
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- Date SWMS provided to PC
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- Job Site Address
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- Part of a construction project
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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 HighControlsMonitor 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 ModerateResponsible- Supervisor
- Hazard
Unlicensed operator
Before controls3 HighControlsWorkers hold current licences for Pest Control tasks as required by the State Regulator. Check with your State/Territory to determine licensing requirements.
After controls2 ModerateResponsible- Supervisor
- Hazard
Legislative breach
Before controls3 HighControlsUse 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 ModerateResponsible- Supervisor
- Hazard
Exposure to disease, bites & stings from insects, reptiles, hazardous plants
Before controls3 HighControlsFirst 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 ModerateResponsible- Supervisor
IR before controls · RR after controls1 LLow2 MModerate3 HHigh4 AAcute
Overall risk after controls2 MModeratethe highest rating after controls
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