Risk Assessment I Page 1 of 1

Step 1: Procedure Clause 4.3.a)

Step 2:
Procedure
Clause 4.3.b)

Step 3: Procedure Clause 4.3.c)

References:

Activity/Work:

HLG/OHS/MAS/00939

Step 4: Procedure Clause 4.3.d)

Termite Control Application

Hazards

Who might be harmed and

how?

Risk Rating

Control Measures

Risk Rating

Before
Controls
Exposure to chemicals

Person handling chemicals

Frequency of Inspection (s)

After Controls
Adequate ventilation shall be maintained at all times.
All personnel shall ensure they wear suitable respiratory protective equipment at all times. Refer to MSDS and
COSHH.

12

MSDS and COSHH must be be on hand at all times in case of an emergency

Daily
3

Do not smoke or eat why handling the chemicals

Wash and remove all contaminated clothing after work
Splillage

Person in vicinity

Highly flammable liquids must be carried in containers which do not permit spillage, where any container is found
to be leaking or liable to leak for spill, it should be taken to a safe place and drained into another container.
9

Daily
3

Spilled liquids must be cleaned immediately.

Presence of ignition source

Persons in the vicinity- burn injuries

from fire or explosion

Suitable fire extinguishers must be present (not water)

Where vapor may be expected to be present no ignition source should be allowed
9

Smoking must not be permitted where highly flammable liquids are present and a notice must be displayed to
this effect
The refilling must be done in an open air or well ventilated areas.

Daily

Only small amount of the chemical must be held at the worksite (enough for use)
Handling and disposal

Persons handling chemical

Waste chemical must be disposed of in a safe manner under the control of a competent appointed person.

12

Suitable hazard information (MSDS) on the substance and must be provided to the persons handling or using
chemical.SSO to verify this in the toolbox talks/ pres-start briefing Topic and Attendance record
conducted by the Supervisor using HLG/HSE/FM/00266

As needed
4

Use of correct PPE such as impervious apron, gloves, eye protection and safety footwear should be complied.
Any contaminated PPE must be treated the same as contaminated waste and must be disposed off properly as
per the MSDS.

Step 5: Procedure Clause 4.3.e)i.

Prepared by:

HLG/OHS/FM/00689 Rev 01

(Task Manager)

Approved by:

(Workplace Manager)

Date