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Sydney District Pest Solutions
ABN: 43 772 673 415 Safe Work Method Statement

Licence: 5104889
Termite Inspection - External & Internal
Developed by: Date: 9/25/2022
Reviewed by: Date: 9/25/2022

Simon Issa Director
Ph: 0424 028 408 Document Number:
Email:Sydneydps@outlook.com
Description of Activity: Inspection or internal and external areas of a customer's premise for termite activity. This SWMS should be used in conjunction with SOP Manual for
Timber Pest Inspection
Customer Address: Supervisor In charge:
Level of Risk Residual
Critical Steps in this Activity: Potential Hazards: Safety Controls:
L C Rating Risk
1. Delivery of chemical and other materials Collision with other vehicles, Follow local Authority’s and in house approved
manpower and other structures traffic rules and regulations.
One way system if possible, if not then provide
R S M8 M4
flagman.
Follow site speed limit and traffic signages.
Sufficient illumination during night delivery.
Manual handling Refer to SOP – Manual Handling
Do not over reach into the vehicle, enter the cargo
P L L6 L4
area as required.
Make multiple trips if necessary
Slips, Trips & Falls Ensure that when stepping out of the vehicle that
you maintain 3 points of contact.
P L L6 Ensure PPE(safety boots) are worn and in good L4
condition
Keep aware of surroundings when walking.
2. Using a systematic approach, working in a single Slips, Trips, Falls Maintain awareness of ground and
directions around the premises, commence the surroundings. Ensure boots are in good
condition. L4
inspection of garden areas which should include
visual inspection and testing of the following areas: Keep aware of surroundings when walking
P L L6 through garden beds and uneven surfaces
a. Eaves, window/door frames and exterior walls
Do not step on garden edging, retaining walls or
b. Slab edges including cracks and expansion joints. rockeries
Raise excessive damp course material with a
screwdriver if necessary.
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L C Rating Risk
c. Timber members that come in contact with soil or Manual Handling Ensure that the correct Manual Handling
concrete including timber posts in "stirrups" technique is used
d. Stairways, decks, handrails and external joinery. Refer to SOP - Manual Handling
e. Landscaping timbers, fences, logs, pool surrounds, Ensure PPE (knee pads) are worn
garden boxes or tubs, fire wood and sleepers. P L L6 Alternate knees when kneeling L4
If access is blocked by heavy furniture etc, note
on inspection report and do not attempt to move.
Biting insects / animals Correct PPE must be worn (Safety boots, bump
L L4
cap, safety glasses, respirator, knee pads)
P L 6
Beware of animals, spiders, snakes
Refer to SOP 024 snakes
Striking body on protruding or Correct PPE must be worn (Safety boots, bump
stationary objects cap, safety glasses, respirator, knee pads)
P L L6 Maintain awareness of surroundings L1
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L C Rating Risk
3. Using a systematic approach, working in a single Slips, Trips & Falls Keep aware of surroundings when moving around
directions around the premises visually inspect and the premises.
test: DO NOT access any part of the premises by
climbing or standing on furniture or fixtures
a. interior walls
P L L6 Ensure PPE (boots) are worn L6
b. ceilings Use tap sounding tool ( danger) where
c. stairways required
d. flooring
e. skirting boards
f. cupboards and Manual handling Ensure that the correct Manual Handling technique
is used
g. timbers around windows, doors and fireplace P M M9 L6
If access is blocked by heavy furniture etc, note on
h. Around plumbing and pipe penetrations and test inspection report and do not attempt to move.
adjacent timbers.
Fall from height Refer to SOP - Safe Use of ladders
Maintain 3 points of contact when using ladder
Approved ladders only to be used. Ensure ladder
is in good working condition and is industrial
rated
Inspect ladder prior to use
R M L6 L4
DO NOT access any part of the premises by
climbing or standing on furniture or fixture
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L C Rating Risk
4. Refer to SWMS - Working in Roof Voids of Falls from height Approved ladders only to be used. Ensure
Residential Homes for access, positioning of ladder ladder is in good working condition and is
and working in the roof void industrial rated
Inspect ladder prior to use
5. Ascend ladder using 3 points of contact and enter
roof void P M M9 Do not stand higher than the 3rd rung L4
from the top of the ladder
Maintain 3 points of contact
Refer to SOP - Safe Use of Ladders
If joists are greater than 700mm crawl
boards MUST be used. Do not proceed if
area is inaccessible with crawl boards
Obstructions Liaise with customer to determine if any of
the obstructions can be removed by the
customer and if they are willing, arrange
for obstructions to be removed. If not, do
R L L4 not proceed and contact your line L2
manager immediately
Apply SHE Golden Rules - Start/Stop
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L C Rating Risk
Unstable surfaces Apply SHE Golden Rules - Start/Stop
Visual Inspection prior to entering the roof space.
Do not enter roof void if timber work does
P M M9 not appear load bearing - Stop and L6
contact your line manager
Electrocution Ensure mains power has been turned off in WA

and QLD - Refer to Tech Note. Where possible in
all other starts as required
Visually inspect roof space prior to entry.
R S M8 Where live expose wires have been identified L6
STOP and contact your line manger.
Be aware of the location of electrical cables, fittings
and equipment and avoid contact with them..
Poor lighting Always use your head lamp / torch
C L M10 L4
Heat Stress Apply SHE Golden Rules - Start/Stop

Ensure fluid intake is sufficient to ensure you do not
P L L6 become dehydrated. L4
Refer to SOP - Adverse Weather Conditions
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L C Rating Risk
6. Using a systematic approach, working in a single Fall from height Apply SHE Golden Rules - Start/Stop
directions visually inspect and test all structural Visual Inspection prior to entering the roof space.
timbers including but not limited to: Do not enter roof void if timber work does
P S M12 not appear load bearing - Stop and L6
a. roof trusses
contact your line manager
b. roof framing
c. ceiling joists
Asbestos Verify with owner, where possible, if asbestos is
d. ridge boards present.
e. purlins and U S M4 Do not proceed if the asbestos will be disturbed L3
Stop and contact your Line Manager
f. top wall plates
Strain - Knee pain R L L4 Ensure PPE (knee pads) are worn at all times L2
Slips, trips and falls including falls Inspect roof space prior to entry
through ceiling Maintain 3 points of contact by crawling in roof
voids
R S M8 If joists are greater than 700mm crawl boards L4
MUST be used. Do not proceed if area is
inaccessible with crawl boards
Never stand and walk between joists or beams
Chemical exposure Ensure that the correct PPE (respirator and
U M L3 disposable gloves) is worn when entering the roof L1
void.
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Job Specific Information
Senior Manager Review:
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Level of Risk Matrix
Consequence
(Severity)
Negligible Low Moderate Significant Catastrophic Risk Class
1 2 3 4 5 High – Unacceptable; stop operations and rectify immediately.
H Senior management decision required to accept or reject risk.
Extensive Injuries /
< 1 week off work, > week off work, Fatal / Permanent
First Aid Hospitalisation,
Damage $2k to Damage $10k to Disability, Medium – Acceptable; maintain current controls, management
Damage <$2k
$10k $50k
Damage $50k to
$250k
Damage > $250k M review to determine what additional controls are required.
Certain - 5 M5 M 10 H 15 H 20 H 25
>90% L Low – Acceptable; ensure no further controls required.
Likelihood
(Chance of it
Likely - 4 M4 M8 M 12 H 16 H 20
occurring)
50 to 90%
Possible - 3 10 to 50% L3 L6 M9 M 12 H 15 Risk Score

Remote - 2 1 to 10% L2 L4 L6 M8 M 10 Applies a numerical rating to the level of risk. The higher the number, the
greater the potential risk.
Unlikely - 1 <1% L1 L2 L3 M4 M5
Hierarchy of Controls: Elimination  Substitution  Isolation  Engineering  Administrative  Personal Protective Equipment
Legal References
All Safe Work Method Statements comply with or exceed the requirements of the legislative requirements. Where applicable Standards and Codes of Practice have been referred to.
The following legislation, standards and codes of practice have been referred to in the development of this Safe Work Method Statement.
Legislation Regulations Standards and Codes of Practice
ACT Work Health & Safety Act 2011 Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011
NSW Work Health & Safety Act 2011 Work Health and Safety Regulations 2017
Workplace Health and Safety National Uniform
NT Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Act 2016
Regulations 2016
QLD Work Health & Safety Act 2011 Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011
SA Work Health and Safety Act 2012 Work Health and Safety Regulations 2012
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Legislation Regulations Standards and Codes of Practice
TAS Work Health and Safety Act 2012 Work Health and Safety Regulations 2012
VIC Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017
Code of Practice Manual Handling, 2000
WA Occupational Health and Safety Act 1984 Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 1996 Code of Practice, Prevention of Falls at Workplaces,
2004
National (Australia) COP – Hazardous Manual Tasks 2016
COP – How to Manage Work Health & Safety Risks
2011
COP – Managing the Risk of Falls in the Workplace
2015
COP – Managing Noise and Preventing Hearing Loss at
Work 2015
COP – Managing the Risk of Plant in the Workplace
2016
COP – Managing Risks of Hazardous Chemicals in the
Workplace 2012
Standards
National Standard for Manual Tasks, (2007)
AS/NZS ISO 31000-2009, Risk Management-Principles
and Guidelines
AS/NZ 4804:2001 Occupational Health and Safety
Management Systems
AS/NZS 1891.1: Industrial fall-arrest systems and
devices, safety belts and harnesses
AS 1418.10 (Int): Cranes, hoists and winches: Elevating
work platforms
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Sydney District Pest Solutions

ABN: 43 772 673 415 Safe Work Method Statement

Developed by: Date: 9/25/2022

Reviewed by: Date: 9/25/2022

Developed by: Date: 9/25/2022

Reviewed by: Date: 9/25/2022

Developed by: Date: 9/25/2022

Reviewed by: Date: 9/25/2022

Developed by: Date: 9/25/2022

Reviewed by: Date: 9/25/2022

Developed by: Date: 9/25/2022

Reviewed by: Date: 9/25/2022

Electrocution Ensure mains power has been turned off in WA

Heat Stress Apply SHE Golden Rules - Start/Stop

Developed by: Date: 9/25/2022

Reviewed by: Date: 9/25/2022

Developed by: Date: 9/25/2022

Reviewed by: Date: 9/25/2022

Job Specific Information

Senior Manager Review:

Developed by: Date: 9/25/2022

Reviewed by: Date: 9/25/2022

Level of Risk Matrix

Possible - 3 10 to 50% L3 L6 M9 M 12 H 15 Risk Score

Legislation Regulations Standards and Codes of Practice

Developed by: Date: 9/25/2022

Reviewed by: Date: 9/25/2022

Legislation Regulations Standards and Codes of Practice

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