Competitive Pest Services Pty Ltd
43 – 53 Bridge Road Stanmore NSW 2048
ABN: 36 119 709 401
Phone: 1300 859 631
Safe Work Method Statement
General Pests – Installation of Rodent Bait Stations
Developed by: Mathew Ross
Date: 01/05/2015
Reviewed by: Gary Journeaux
Date: 08/05/2015
Description of Activity: Rodent Control Program - Initial installation of bait / monitoring stations
Customer Address:
Critical Steps in this Activity:
1. Upon arrival at the customer site, meet and greet
customer and carry out the required sign in process.
Attend induction if required and follow any site specific
safety requirements including driving and parking of
vehicle.
Supervisor In charge:
Level of Risk
Potential Hazards:
Slips, Trips & Falls
Residual
Risk
Safety Controls:
L
C
Rating
P
L
L
Keep aware of surroundings when walking.
L
Site Specific Hazards
Ensure that you are aware of site specific hazards
by reviewing the Site Specific Sisk Assessment
that has been completed for the site.
Traffic and general public
If working from the roadway, load and unload from
the curb side of the vehicle.
2. Check the previous history of the site – Pest Folder
Information if present.
a. Review completed Site Specific Risk Assessment ensuring
that it is still current. If not current or unavailable, then
complete a new Assessment.
3. Obtain permission from site contact for vehicle access to
site.
4. Once parked in approved area obtain equipment from
vehicle;
R
S
M
b. Hammer drill and anchors
Manual handling
d. Rodenticide
P
e. Dustpan & Brush
f.
M
M
PPE (Disposable gloves, Kneepads, Site required PPE)
g. Torch and screwdriver
h. Tablet
i. Glue
Slips, Trips & Falls
P
L
L
Ensure that the correct Manual Handling Lifting
technique is used when getting the required tools
and equipment from the vehicle - Do not over
reach into the vehicle, enter the cargo area as
required.
L
Ensure that when stepping out of the vehicle that
you maintain 3 points of contact.
Keep aware of surroundings when walking.
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M
When the vehicle is unattended, ensure that the
doors are closed and the vehicle is left secured
a. Stations and key
c. Hammer
Ensure that a hi viz vest is always used when
working in traffic areas
L
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Competitive Pest Services Pty Ltd
43 – 53 Bridge Road Stanmore NSW 2048
ABN: 36 119 709 401
Phone: 1300 859 631
Safe Work Method Statement
General Pests – Installation of Rodent Bait Stations
Developed by: Mathew Ross
Date: 01/05/2015
Reviewed by: Gary Journeaux
Date: 08/05/2015
Description of Activity: Rodent Control Program - Initial installation of bait / monitoring stations
Customer Address:
Critical Steps in this Activity:
Supervisor In charge:
Level of Risk
Potential Hazards:
L
5. Put on your PPE
C
Safety Controls:
Rating
Chemical Contact
R
M
L
Always wear PPE (Gloves, Safety Boots) and
have available tools to clean up
material/product waste or spillage
(dustpan/brush/tongs)
Residual
Risk
L
Refer to Product Label and MSDS for more
information on the product
Only use products on the Approved Chemical List
6. Commence the installation by starting at bait station #1,
unless other arrangements are made.
Slips, Trips & Falls
P
L
L
Keep aware of surroundings when walking.
7. Upon arrival at the station installation point:
Musculoskeletal Injuries Repetitive bending and kneeling
R
M
L
Ensure that PPE is used when kneeling to
minimise impact on knee
a. Kneel down, step up or step down depending on where the
bait station is to be located
Ensure that the correct Manual Handling
technique is used when bending to service unit
b. Using the dedicated key, open bait station
c. Install station by attaching by chain or wall mount to chosen
location.
i.
Place rodenticide into bait station using mounting
pins where required.
ii.
Scan the barcode (if required)
iii.
Close station.
Chemical Contact
R
N
L
L
L
Refer to Product Label and MSDS for more
information on the product
d. Using dustpan & brush, clean up any debris and waste and
place into garbage bag
e. Check to ensure that unit is secured, numbered and in
good working order
Always wear PPE (Gloves, Safety Boots) and
have available tools to clean up
material/product waste or spillage
(dustpan/brush/tongs)
L
Only use products on the Approved Chemical List
Biological Hazards
P
M
M
Hold the Bait station in a way that contact with
refuse is minimised
L
Always wear PPE (Gloves, Safety Boots)
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Competitive Pest Services Pty Ltd
43 – 53 Bridge Road Stanmore NSW 2048
ABN: 36 119 709 401
Phone: 1300 859 631
Safe Work Method Statement
General Pests – Installation of Rodent Bait Stations
Developed by: Mathew Ross
Date: 01/05/2015
Reviewed by: Gary Journeaux
Date: 08/05/2015
Description of Activity: Rodent Control Program - Initial installation of bait / monitoring stations
Customer Address:
Critical Steps in this Activity:
Supervisor In charge:
Level of Risk
Potential Hazards:
L
C
Residual
Risk
Safety Controls:
Rating
Spill
Ensure that lid is on the bait bucket is secured
before entering the customer premise
R
N
L
Ensure that bait stations containing liquid are
placed in an area where they are not likely to be
touched
L
Any spills should be cleaned up as soon as they
are noticed leaving no residue behind.
Always wear PPE (Gloves, Safety Boots) when
handling spills
8. Proceed to the next station and repeat steps 5 and 6.
As above
9. Once all bait stations have been installed remove PPE
and return tools, equipment and waste to the vehicle,
placing items in their designated areas within the vehicle.
a. Return waste to the depot for appropriate disposal
Manual handling
Slips, Trips & Falls
P
M
M
Ensure that the correct Manual Handling Lifting
technique is used when loading tools and
equipment into the vehicle - Do not over reach into
the vehicle, enter the cargo area as required.
L
P
L
L
Ensure that when stepping out of the vehicle that
you maintain 3 points of contact.
L
L
L
M
Waste is returned to the Depot where it is then
picked up by an approved waste contractor for
appropriate disposal.
L
Environment
10. Clean hands and wipe down tablet with an antibacterial
wipe upon completion of service
Chemical Contact
P
L
L
Always wash hands before smoking, eating,
drinking or using the toilet after handling
chemicals
L
Only use products on the Approved Chemical List
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Competitive Pest Services Pty Ltd
43 – 53 Bridge Road Stanmore NSW 2048
ABN: 36 119 709 401
Phone: 1300 859 631
Safe Work Method Statement
General Pests – Installation of Rodent Bait Stations
Developed by: Mathew Ross
Date: 01/05/2015
Reviewed by: Gary Journeaux
Date: 08/05/2015
Description of Activity: Rodent Control Program - Initial installation of bait / monitoring stations
Customer Address:
Critical Steps in this Activity:
Supervisor In charge:
Level of Risk
Potential Hazards:
L
C
Safety Controls:
Rating
Residual
Risk
Refer to product label and Material Safety Data
Sheet for further information
11. Ensure site map has been updated with each station
location before leaving the site.
Slips, Trips & Falls
P
L
L
Keep aware of surroundings when walking.
12. Before leaving the site report to site contact to debrief and
sign out.
Slips, Trips & Falls
P
L
L
Keep aware of surroundings when walking.
L
L
In the event of an emergency please contact 000 and your immediate line manager (name and telephone number):
Job Specific Information
Senior Manager Review:
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Competitive Pest Services Pty Ltd
43 – 53 Bridge Road Stanmore NSW 2048
ABN: 36 119 709 401
Safe Work Method Statement
General Pests – Installation of Rodent Bait Stations
Developed by: Mathew Ross
Date: 01/05/2015
Reviewed by: Gary Journeaux
Date: 08/05/2015
Phone: 1300 859 631
Level of Risk Matrix
Consequence
Likelihood
(Chance of it occurring)
(Severity)
Negligible
Low
Moderate
Significant
Catastrophic
First Aid
Damage <$2k
< 1 week off
work,
Damage $2k to
$10k
> week off work,
Damage $10k to
$50k
Extensive Injuries /
Hospitalisation,
Damage $50k to
$250k
Fatal / Permanent
Disability,
Damage > $250k
Certain
>90%
M
M
H
H
H
Likely
50 to 90%
M
M
M
H
H
Possible
10 to 50%
L
L
M
M
H
Remote
1 to 10%
L
L
L
M
M
Unlikely
<1%
L
L
L
M
M
Level of Risk
H
High – Unacceptable; stop operations and rectify immediately. Senior
management decision required to accept or reject risk.
M
Medium – Acceptable; maintain current controls, management review to
determine what additional controls are required.
L
Low – Acceptable; ensure no further controls required.
Hierarchy of Controls: The ways of controlling risks can be ranked from the highest level of protection and reliability to the lowest. Rentokil Initial uses the following
hierarchy: Elimination  Substitution  Isolation  Engineering  Administrative  Personal Protective Equipment
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Competitive Pest Services Pty Ltd
43 – 53 Bridge Road Stanmore NSW 2048
ABN: 36 119 709 401
Phone: 1300 859 631
Safe Work Method Statement
General Pests – Installation of Rodent Bait Stations
Developed by: Mathew Ross
Date: 01/05/2015
Reviewed by: Gary Journeaux
Date: 08/05/2015
Legal References
All Safe Work Method Statements comply with or exceed the requirements of the legislative requirements. Where applicable Standards and Codes of Practice have been referred to.
The following legislation, standards and codes of practice have been referred to in the development of this Safe Work Method Statement.
Legislation
Regulations
ACT
Work Health & Safety Act 2011
Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011
NSW
Work Health & Safety Act 2011
Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011
NT
Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Bill 2011
Workplace Health and Safety Regulations 2010
QLD
Work Health & Safety Act 2011
Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011
SA
Work Health and Safety Act 2012
Work Health and Safety Regulations 2012
Legislation
Regulations
TAS
Work Health and Safety Act 2012
Work Health and Safety Regulations 2012
VIC
Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004
Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2007
WA
Occupational Health and Safety Act 1984
Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 1996
Standards and Codes of Practice
Standards and Codes of Practice
Code of Practice Manual Handling, 2000
National (Australia)
Code of Practice, Prevention of Falls at Workplaces,
2004
COP – Hazardous Manual Tasks
COP – How to Manage Work Health & Safety Risks
Standards
National Standard for Manual Tasks, (2007)
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Competitive Pest Services Pty Ltd
43 – 53 Bridge Road Stanmore NSW 2048
ABN: 36 119 709 401
Phone: 1300 859 631
Safe Work Method Statement
General Pests – Installation of Rodent Bait Stations
Developed by: Mathew Ross
Date: 01/05/2015
Reviewed by: Gary Journeaux
Date: 08/05/2015
AS/NZS ISO 31000-2009, Risk Management-Principles
and Guidelines
AS/NZ 4804:2001 Occupational Health and Safety
Management Systems
AS/NZ 4804:2001 Occupational Health and Safety
Management Systems
1
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AS/NZS 1891.1:2007
Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices Harnesses and ancillary equipment
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