Bird Proofing Netting and Physical Pest Barriers Risk Assessment

Product Overview

This risk assessment covers planning, access, material handling, installation, tensioning and completion work for bird proofing netting and physical pest barriers. It supports the identification and management of height, access, tool, weather, biological and falling-object hazards throughout the work.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

• Assess the site, access routes, services and work area before starting
• Set up and use access equipment for elevated work areas
• Deliver, handle and move netting, posts, wire and barrier materials
• Use tools, plant and powered equipment for the work
• Drill, fix and anchor materials to structures
• Install, tension and secure netting, wire and physical barriers
• Control dropped tools, fixings and materials around people below
• Manage wind, heat, wet surfaces and other environmental exposure
• Manage contact with birds, pests, contaminated areas and biological materials
• Maintain housekeeping, complete the installation and prepare for emergencies

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out bird proofing netting and physical pest barrier activities.

Activities & Hazards Covered

Legislation & References

The template records model guidance used to inform the documented controls. Applicable WHS/OHS laws and adopted Codes vary by state or territory, so confirm the current local requirements when tailoring the assessment:

• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing the risk of falls at workplaces — 3.2 Identifying the hazards; p. 16.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing the work environment and facilities — 2. The work environment; p. 13.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing electrical risks in the workplace — 2.1 Identifying the hazards; p. 14.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: First aid in the workplace — 3. First aid equipment, facilities and training; p. 12.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Hazardous manual tasks — 4.1 The hierarchy of control measures; p. 31.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: How to manage and control asbestos in the workplace — 2.1. What is involved in managing risks?; p. 12.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing the risk of fatigue at work — Provide sufficient breaks while at work; p. 30.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Construction work — 6.2 Workplace specific induction training; p. 41.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing noise and preventing hearing loss at work — 5. Controlling the risks; p. 29.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing risks of plant in the workplace — 4.1 Guarding plant; p. 39.

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Standard Risk Assessment Features (Click to Expand)

• Activity-specific hazard identification and control measures
• Initial and residual risk ratings
• Assigned responsible persons for each activity
• Risk matrix and assessment classification
• Review, monitoring and sign-off fields
• Site-specific customisation before use