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The Setting Bait For Pests Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Slips
- trips and falls
- Exposure to hazardous substances
- 2. Assessment of Site
- Inadequate lighting
- Contact with pests
- Allergic reactions
- 3. Acquiring Supplies
- Incorrect manual handling
- Exposure to chemicals
- Traffic accidents
- 4. Mixing Bait
- Inhalation of dust
- Skin contact with pesticide
- Eye injury due to splashing
- 5. Placement of Bait
- Bites or stings from pests
- Accidental human contact with bait
- Unstable surfaces for work
- 6. Monitoring the Site
- Trips and falls
- Extreme weather conditions
- Re-exposure to pests
- 7. Collecting Traps
- Incidental exposure to bait
- Pests aggressiveness
- Sharp objects
- 8. Disposal of Captured Pests
- Infection from pests
- Emotional distress
- Unsanitary disposal methods
- 9. Cleaning Equipment
- Splashes leading to chemical exposure
- Handling sharp tools
- Repetitive movements leading to strain injuries
- 10. Stowing Equipment and Supplies
- Poor storage practices
- Unorganised workspace contributing to slips
- trips and falls
- 11. Reporting and Record Keeping
- Poor posture when typing reports
- Miscommunication errors
- 12. Follow Up Visits
- Continual exposure to hazards identified in previous steps
- Potential new hazards at location
- 13. Public Interaction Rounds
- Aggressive behavior if pests persist
- Inaccurate pest information spreading
- Miscommunications with customers
- 14. Training New Staff
- Accidents during training
- Misuse of equipment and chemicals
- 15. Routine Safety Check
- Overlooking safety measures
- Non-compliance with safety regulations
- 16. Emergency Response Drills
- Panic during simulation
- Potential procedural shortcomings exposure
- 17. Safety Equipment Checks
- Faulty safety gear
- Inadequate supply of safety equipment
- 18. Waste Management Rounds
- Unsanitary disposal practices
- Exposure to pests during rubbish removal
- 19. Organising Replacement supplies
- Storage issues
- Delivery mishaps
- 20. Site Rehabilitation
- New hazards emerging post baiting
- Disturbance to non-target species