REF NO: PCSSoW005
Installation of Bird Spiking
Site: Various
Description of work: Installing Bird Spiking on Client’s site
Number of operatives: Usually two occasionally more
Site safety: Ensure awareness of and compliance with the site safety rules at each site
Emergency procedures: Ensure you are aware of the emergency procedures on site fire alarm call
points, first aider/first aid box/contact information and modes of communication. In event of
emergency such as fire stop work immediately. Move any obstacles to one side so as to remove
any trip hazards and evacuate the building using the nearest fire exits as signed and report to the
fire assembly point.
Accidents: Stop work immediately; get assistance for any injured persons, cordon off the area if
required, report details to the site contact immediately.
All accidents must be logged in the clients’ accident book and reported to ARC; an accident
investigation form must also be filled in by the line manager for all accidents / near misses
Risk Assessment: Risk rated as low on assessment documentation Ref: PCRA005
Training: Initial induction, Basic pest control training course, Risk Assessment, Use of ladders,
scaffolding and vehicular access equipment, bird work installation (if required)
PPE: Safety shoes, disposable gloves, company uniform, hard hat with chin strap, goggles, high viz
(where required)
Equipment: Technicians holdall, torch, PDA, hand tools, fixing equipment, bird spikes, adhesive
Procedure for Installing Bird Spiking
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Refer to Cannon Task Specific Risk Assessment to familiarise oneself with hazards before
starting work.
Confirm arrival on site on PDA.
Carry out signing in procedure as per client’s request.
Obtain Pest Control Report Book. Review current site specific risk assessment in binder.
Meet with site contact and inform them about work to be undertaken.
Ask site contact if there have been any changes to the building/ operations carried out on the
premises and amend risk assessment if required.
Obtain permit to work if required.
Carry out visual inspection of the site, following walkways etc as defined by client.
SAFE SPIKING PRACTISES
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Check all tools prior to use to ensure they are fit & safe for their purpose.
Work area must be cordoned off and appropriate signage displayed to avoid unauthorised
persons below work being carried out.
If work area suffers poor lighting, ensure head torches or temporary electrical lighting is used
in a safe manner.
Clean away bird fouling where required using an appropriate biocide, wear goggles, gloves &
facemask.
Be aware that a build up of dust may be present on horizontal surfaces.
Reviewed by: John Hope
Issued by:
John Hope
Date of review: 21/11/2015
Issue date:
01/05/2009
Next review date:
21/11/2017
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REF NO: PCSSoW005
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Installation of Bird Spiking
If present, ensure area is cleared of staff/personnel as heavy quantities of dust may enter
atmosphere when being cleaned. Where possible, ventilate area by opening doors and
windows.
Don a P3 rated Respirator or dust mask and ideally use a vacuum cleaner to remove excess
dust, being aware of trailing cables if using a non rechargeable cleaner. If use of a vacuum is
not deemed practical, then a dust pan and brush should be used, ensuring that unprotected
personnel are not present as larger quantities of dust could enter the atmosphere.
Thoroughly vent area after treatment.
Do not allow unprotected personnel to re-enter area until airborne dust has cleared
Power tools and heavy equipment must be secured with straps or lanyards to access platforms
or technician to avoid injury to people below.
Tools should not be used by persons on ladders.
Do not endanger the general public, children or animals.
Technicians to be aware at all times of their surroundings and potential hazards such as
electrical overhead wires etc.
A bag should be secured inside the cage (if using vehicular access) or on the scaffolding to
collect waste adhesive tubes etc safely.
When moving vehicular access during work in progress both technicians should be aware of
hazards each other may encounter.
Clear any spillages as and when they occur.
All areas should be inspected for bird corpses. These should then be returned to the local
Cannon office for disposal.
Clean and dry surface where bird spiking is to be attached.
Apply adhesive as per label instructions.
Fit spikes as per manufacturer’s instructions.
WORKING AT HEIGHTS
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Whilst working at height it is Company Policy that all personnel wear a safety helmet with chin
strap.
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All ladders in use should be of BS EN131 standard and display a valid inspection date.
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Access equipment such as scaffolding, vehicular access equipment must be inspected and
deemed safe to use by trained operatives. Relevant inspection & safety documents must be
checked.
COMPLETING WORK
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Remove gloves and wash hands.
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Complete a Cannon treatment report detailing what has been done, what recommendations
have been made and what products have been used.
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Review and amend site specific risk assessment if any changes have been found.
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Carry out necessary data entry on PDA.
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Talk client through report and obtain signature on report and PDA.
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Arrange follow up visit if required.
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Carry out any of client’s booking out procedures (signing out, returning permits etc)
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Return all products & equipment to Cannon van.
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Ensure any hired equipment is off-hired through the relevant company.
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Remove any signage, barriers etc where work has been carried out as long as it is safe to do so.
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Enter next destination into PDA.
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Depart to next client.
IF IN ANY DOUBT OVER THE SAFETY OF ANY JOB THEN STOP WORK IMMEDIATELY AND CONTACT YOUR
SUPERVISOR
Reviewed by: John Hope
Issued by:
John Hope
Date of review: 21/11/2015
Issue date:
01/05/2009
Next review date:
21/11/2017
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