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Pest Control Spraying Fumigation and Chemical Application Risk Assessment

This risk assessment covers pest control spraying, fumigation and chemical application from planning through to clean-up and record keeping.

Activities covered include

  • Plan the task and select chemicals before starting
  • Carry out spraying and chemical application
  • Clean equipment, dispose of waste and maintain records

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Pest Control Spraying Fumigation and Chemical Application Risk Assessment
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Product Overview

This risk assessment covers pest control spraying, fumigation and chemical application from planning through to clean-up and record keeping. It supports identifying chemical, gas, exposure and site hazards and managing risks across each stage of the work.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

  • Plan the task and select chemicals before starting
  • Transport chemicals and gas cylinders and store them on vehicles
  • Set up the site and manage chemical storage
  • Mix, decant and prepare application equipment
  • Establish exclusion zones and communicate treatment restrictions
  • Carry out spraying and chemical application
  • Undertake fumigation activities
  • Manage ventilation, re-entry and post-application exposure
  • Respond to spills, contamination and exposure emergencies
  • Clean equipment, dispose of waste and maintain records

Who is this for?

For contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out pest control spraying, fumigation or chemical application.

Activities & Hazards Covered

Activity Potential Hazards
Pre-start planning and chemical selection
  • Use of a pesticide or fumigant not suited to the task
  • Unclear label directions, SDS or re-entry requirements
  • Untrained or unlicensed worker handling restricted chemicals or fumigants
  • Work scheduled in unsuitable conditions leading to exposure of workers or the public
Transport and on-vehicle storage of chemicals and gas cylinders
  • Chemical leak or vapour exposure inside vehicle
  • Containers shifting, falling or being damaged in transit
  • Unauthorised public access to pesticides
  • Gas cylinder movement, poor ventilation or cylinder damage
Chemical storage and site set-up
  • Unauthorised access to stored chemicals
  • Spills, incompatible storage or damaged packaging
  • Fire or reaction involving flammable or oxidising products
  • Contamination of soil, drains, food areas or amenities
Mixing, decanting and preparing application equipment
  • Splash to eyes or skin from concentrated chemical
  • Inhalation of vapours, aerosols or dust during mixing
  • Incorrect dilution causing ineffective treatment or overexposure
  • Manual handling strain from containers, drums or sprayers
  • Leaks from damaged hoses, seals, lances or tanks
Establishing exclusion zones and communicating with others
  • Bystanders, occupants or other workers entering the treatment area
  • Exposure from spray drift, vapours or residues
  • Poor communication causing unauthorised re-entry
  • Work near public areas, air intakes or adjacent premises
Spraying and chemical application
  • Inhalation of spray mist, vapours or airborne residues
  • Skin or eye contact from overspray, splash or leaking equipment
  • Spray drift affecting other people, animals or property
  • Slip hazard on wet surfaces
  • Fire risk where flammable chemicals are used near ignition sources
Fumigation activities
  • Acute exposure to toxic fumigant gas
  • Gas migration to adjoining areas
  • Residual fumigant when opening enclosures or unloading treated spaces
  • Confined or poorly ventilated atmosphere
  • Unauthorised entry into fumigated area
Re-entry, ventilation and post-application exposure
  • Workers or occupants entering too early after treatment
  • Exposure to settled residues on surfaces or vegetation
  • Poor ventilation allowing vapours to remain
  • Cross-contamination of clean areas, vehicles or PPE
Spill, contamination and exposure emergency response
  • Uncontrolled spill spreading to drains or public areas
  • Worker illness from splash, inhalation or accidental ingestion
  • Delayed emergency response due to poor information
  • Secondary exposure during clean-up
Cleaning equipment, waste disposal and record keeping
  • Exposure during wash-down or maintenance
  • Residual chemical left in hoses, tanks or nozzles
  • Improper disposal of surplus chemical, containers or contaminated waste
  • Loss of records needed for future treatment, training or health follow-up

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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 risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace — 2.2 Safety Data Sheets (SDS); p. 16.
  • 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: Managing the work environment and facilities — 2. The work environment; p. 13.
  • 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 work health and safety risks — 3. Step 2 — How to assess risks; p. 15.
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

Suitable for Industries

Farming and AgricultureCommercial CleaningPest Control

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