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The Pest Control Implementation Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Chemical exposure
- Slips
- trips or falls
- 2. Hazard Identification and Control Measures Implementation
- Incorrectly identifying pests
- Misuse of pesticides
- 3. Use of Pest Control Equipment
- Faulty equipment use
- Inadequate safety equipment
- 4. Application of Pesticide
- Exposure to dangerous chemicals
- Accidental ingestion/inhalation of pesticide
- 5. Cleaning- Post Pest Control Activity
- Chemical exposure
- Disposal of hazardous waste improperly
- 6. Reporting and Documentation
- Poor record keeping
- Loss of critical information
- 7. Decontamination Procedures
- Residual chemical exposure
- Inadequate cleanup procedures
- 8. Storage of Chemicals and Equipment
- Improper storage leading to accidents
- Exposure to dangerous substances
- 9. Regular Maintenance Check
- Untimely maintenance causing accident
- Failing equipment
- 10. Training for new pest control procedures
- Handling new chemicals unsafely
- Misunderstanding instructions
- 11. Waste Management
- Not following proper disposal methods
- Contamination
- 12. Regular Inspection Procudure
- Overlooked infestation
- Incomplete inspection
- 13. Emergency Response Preparations
- Ineffective emergency plan
- Lack of first aid training
- 14. Monitoring Health of Workers
- Long-term chemical exposure
- Not identifying health issues on time
- 15. Debriefing Post Pest Control implementation
- Lack of communication about tasks completed/remaining
- Miscommunication about hazards
- 16. Review of Pest Control Implementation
- Overlooking improvement measures
- Complacency in workplace safety standards
- 17. Updating Safety Policies
- Outdated policies causing accidents
- N/A new chances to improve safety
- 18. Plan for Next Pest Control Implementation
- Anticipation of future risks
- Forecasting issues
- 19. Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Inadequate use of PPE
- Frequent breakdown of PPE
- 20. Regular Feedback and Improvement Cycle
- Lack of proactive steps for safety
- Improper feedback mechanism