CHEMICAL RISK ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET

Insect Spray
For use with the Chemical management guidelines and the Chemical risk management procedure.

Location
name
Assessed by

Location no.

STEP 1 GENERAL INFORMATION

Date
Health & Safety Rep
Safety Team member

Chemical (Manufacturers Name & Product

Name)
Purpose of Chemical

Insect Spray
Insecticide aerosol spray

STEP 2 RISK ASSESSMENT AND CONTROL [TRANSFER RELEVANT DETAILS FROM REVIEW OF CHEMICAL PROCESS TABLE (PAGE 2)]
Risk Rating
Hierarchy of
Hazardous Substance/Dangerous Good/Poison Schedule
before Risk
Hazard and Risk Treatment
Control
Treatment
Hazardous
Very High
Elimination
Dangerous Goods
Poison Schedule
Substance
High
Yes
2.1
5
Medium
Description of
Sprayed directly onto insects.
Low
Substitution
work/activities/use

Risk Rating
after Risk
Treatment
Very High
High
Medium
Low

Isolation

Engineering
Storage
Requirements

Store in a cool place away from heat and direct sunlight

Disposal and
Environmental
Requirements

Dispose of packaging in general office waste

Health Surveillance
Exposure Route

First aid and

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Y
N

Details:

Inhalation
Skin
Eye
Ingestion
Injection
Other

Details:
Respiratory irritation
Transient skin and eye irritant

First aid kit

Details:

Special first aid requirement

Administratio
n
MSDS
Available
(<5 years
old)
Labeled to
legislative
requiremen
ts

Follow manufacturers instructions

when using.
Point nozzle away from self and
others before spraying.

PPE
PPE Description
Gloves
Eye Protection
Respirator
Protective
clothing
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requirements

Spill kit
Details:

Neutralising agent

Process

Routes of Exposure

Storage

Inhalation
Skin
Eye
Ingestion
Injection
Other Describe

Handling

Inhalation
Skin
Eye
Ingestion
Injection
Other Describe
Inhalation
Skin
Eye
Ingestion
Injection
Other Describe
Inhalation
Skin
Eye
Ingestion
Injection
Other Describe
Inhalation
Skin
Eye
Ingestion
Injection
Other Describe
Inhalation
Skin
Eye
Ingestion
Injection
Other Describe

Decanting and mixing

Applying and spraying

Spillage and clean up

Disposal

Restrict access
Other Detail
REVIEW CHEMICAL PROCESS
Controls
S Substitution I Isolation
E Engineering A Administration (T Training, SOP Standard Operating
procedure)
P PPE
Control
Describe
A
Class 2.1. The contents are under pressure and may explode if subjected to high
temperatures.
Store away from direct sunlight and heat.

Follow manufacturers instructions when using insect spray.

Point nozzle away from self and others before spraying.

Dispose of packaging in general office waste.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
Trade Waste (sinks)
Floor drains
Hazardous Waste
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Hazardous emissions
Odours
Other
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EXAMPLES OF HIERARCHY OF CONTROL

Safety Measure

Explanation

Elimination: Eliminate the use of the substance

Substitution: Use a safer substance or a safer

form of the substance

use a physical process instead of a chemical process e.g. using ultrasound to clean equipment instead of a process involving chemicals;
using clips/bolts or nails instead of adhesive.
Safer substance

use detergent instead of chlorinated solvent for cleaning

use water-based chemicals instead of solvent-based

use chemicals where compatible

Safer form or process

paint with a brush instead of spraying

Isolation: Separate people or property from the
substance by distance
or barriers
Engineering: Use physical controls (such as
plant/equipment) that eliminate or reduce the
generation of substances; suppress or contain
substances; or limit the area of contamination in
the event of spills and leaks.

Administration: Use safe work practices

including good housekeeping.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Provide

protective clothing and equipment for employees,
supervisors and visitors. NB: items must be
compatible with chemical(s) being used/stored

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purchase a substance in a safer form

use closed systems

isolate the process to one room with restricted access or use appropriate barriers/screens to separate substances

distance workers from substances/processes through

distance property, incompatible chemicals and ignition sources (e.g. flames, sparks) from goods
use fully or partially enclosed ventilation booths

fully or partially enclose the process with exhaust extraction

use local exhaust or natural ventilation systems (e.g. air ducts, open doors/windows)

design buildings that are: compatible with the intended goods; made of non-combustible construction as far as is practicable; designed
to reduce contamination
use bunding to contain spillage

install drains, tanks or sumps to cope with spilled material

install automatic fire protection and chemical suppression systems

reduce the amount of property or the number of employees exposed

reduce the duration and/or frequency of exposure e.g. through job rotation

reduce the amount of goods/products stored and used

ensure safe interim storage of wastes/products (e.g. labeled properly in suitable containers stored away from people, the environment,
incompatible chemicals, ignition sources etc)
vacuum or wet sweep to suppress dust being generated

cover containers and make sure lids are attached

clean up spills immediately (includes provision of suitable aids, equipment and isolate floor and stromwater drains)

ensure no eating, drinking or smoking in areas where substances are used

provide suitable washing facilities

provide First Aid facilities

instruct employees on how to use substances safely

overalls, aprons, gowns, chemical resistant suits

footwear (enclosed shoes, safety boots)

gloves

chemical resistant glasses (safety glasses)

face shields/masks, respirators . full/partial

head protection

the use of remote controls

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