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The Identifying And Removing Burrowing Pests Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Lack of planning
- inappropriate equipment
- 2. Site Inspection
- Bites from pests
- tripping/falling hazards
- 3. Identifying Pests
- Incorrect identification
- contact with pests
- 4. Equipment Setup
- Incorrect usage
- malfunctions
- noise damage
- 5. Applying Treatment
- Chemical exposure
- inhalation risks
- 6. Pest Removal
- Contact with pests
- improper disposal
- 7. Re-inspection
- Missed pests
- reinfection risk
- 8. Disposal of Dead Pests
- Disease transmission
- contamination
- 9. Clean-up Process
- Chemical exposure
- sharps injury
- 10. Decontamination
- Chemical burns
- skin/eye irritation
- 11. Equipment Dismantle & Storage
- Incorrect storage
- injuries from heavy lifting
- 12. Documentation
- Miscommunication
- lack of proof for compliance
- 13. Post-removal Monitoring
- Re-infestation
- overlooked areas
- 14. Training for Future Prevention
- Inadequate information
- incorrect handling
- 15. Health Surveillance
- Potential late onset symptoms
- ongoing health issues
- 16. Emergency Plan Update
- Inadequate plan
- lacks specifics for pest control
- 17. Site Restoration
- Property damage
- public safety hazard
- 18. Client Communication
- Miscommunication
- client dissatisfaction
- 19. Follow-up Inspections
- Overlooked infestations
- re-infestation
- 20. Policy Review and Update
- Outdated procedures
- non-compliance penalties