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The Dealing With Bee And Wasp Nests Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Inadequate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Incorrect handling of equipment
- 2. Approaching Nest
- Aggressive wasps or bees
- Allergic reactions to stings
- Fall from heights if nest is high up
- 3. Application of insecticides
- Exposure to harmful chemicals
- Breathing difficulties due to chemical fumes
- 4. Removing the Nest
- Aggressive wasps or bees
- Damage to property during removal process
- Fall from heights if nest is high up
- 5. Disposal of Wasp/Bee Nest
- Incorrect disposal method leading to lingering threat
- exposure to allergens
- 6. Clean up site
- Slips
- trips and falls from left over debris
- Exposure to leftover insecticide residue
- 7. Documentation and Reporting
- Data mismanagement
- Lack of accountability for tasks
- 8. Equipment Maintenance
- Improper storage leading to deterioration
- Injuries caused by faulty/domaged equipment
- 9. Follow up inspections
- Missed nests leading to recurring infestation
- Ignoring customer feedback resulting in rework and additional cost
- 10. Communication with Client
- Miscommunication causing dissatisfaction
- Not informing client about safety procedures properly