Rentokill SWMS 1

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

Licence: 5104889
Internal Pest Control Inspection and Treatment
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: Internal application for pest control of the customer premises including fleas and ticks
Customer Address: Supervisor In charge:

Level of Risk Residual
Critical Steps in this Activity: Potential Hazards: Safety Controls:
L C Rating Risk
1. Obtain the required equipment from the vehicle Traffic and general public If working from the roadway, load and unload from
the curb side of the vehicle.
a. Product and application equipment to be used for the
treatment Ensure that a hi vis vest is always used when
R S M8 M4
working in traffic areas
b. PPE dependent on the treatment application including
but not limited to: Disposable or reusable nitrile gloves, When the vehicle is unattended, ensure that the
kneepads, safety glasses, respirator and filter (AP2 or doors are closed and the vehicle is left secured
greater), coveralls/overalls, hardhat or bump cap, Manual handling Refer to SOP – Manual Handling
hearing protection if required
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. Based on pest sightings and potential harbourage Musculoskeletal Injuries - Ensure that PPE (knee pads) is used when
areas, determine appropriate pesticide to use. Repetitive bending and kneeling kneeling to minimise impact on knee
P L L6 L4
Ensure that the correct Manual Handling
For internal treatments: technique is used when bending to apply product
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L C Rating Risk
Use a systematic approach, work in a single direction Chemical Contact Always wear PPE (Gloves, Safety Boots) and
throughout the premises and apply product in line with the additional PPE depending on treatment type
product label in cracks, crevices and harborage areas (respirator, hard hat/bump cap, coveralls/overalls
where activity is located or suspected. and hearing protection.
R L L4 Always follow instructions on Product Label and L2
SDS of the product
Only use products on the APL
Ensure all persons and animals have been
removed from treatment area
Hitting fixed or stationary objects Maintain awareness of protruding objects such as
P L L6 L4
air conditioning units, furniture and fittings
Spill Any spills should be cleaned up as soon as they
are noticed leaving no residue behind.
R N L2 Always wear PPE (Gloves, Safety Boots) when L1
handling spills
Refer to SOP – Dealing with Spills
Exposure to Chemical Cover and/or remove dishes, utensils etc that may
Contamination – in particular in be in areas that will be affected by the pesticide.
food preparation areas Product is only applied to pest harbourage areas
i.e. under benches, cracks, crevices, and around
R L L4 electrical apparatus. L2
Only use a product that is registered for use for
the area being treated
Only use products on the APL
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L C Rating Risk
3. Conduct a post-treatment inspection immediately after Chemical Contact Clean all surfaces from any accidental spillages or
the treatment leaving the area clean and tidy and remove over application.
all PPE and secure all equipment and products back in Rinse and clean all application equipment at the
vehicle end of each job.
P L L6 Ensure all contaminated PPE is stored in a L4
separate compartment of vehicle to avoid cross
contamination.
PPE is maintained in accordance with
manufacturer’s specifications and relevant
industry standards.
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.
In the event of an emergency please contact 111 and your immediate line manager (name and telephone number):
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L C Rating Risk
4. Before leaving the site report to site contact to debrief Slips, Trips & Falls Keep aware of surroundings when
and sign out walking.
P L L6 L4
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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

Customer Address: Supervisor In charge:

Developed by: Date: 9/25/2022

Reviewed by: Date: 9/25/2022

Customer Address: Supervisor In charge:

Developed by: Date: 9/25/2022

Reviewed by: Date: 9/25/2022

Customer Address: Supervisor In charge:

Developed by: Date: 9/25/2022

Reviewed by: Date: 9/25/2022

Customer Address: Supervisor In charge:

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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