Pest Control SWMS

Product Overview

This SWMS covers pest control work from reviewing the work order and preparing treatment areas through to applying treatments, managing spills and completing records. It supports planning and risk management for chemical handling, treatment activities, access, occupant communication and equipment cleaning.

Activities & Specific Tasks Covered

This document includes task-specific risk controls for:

• Review work orders, treatment requirements and site conditions
• Set up a controlled work area and manage site access
• Inspect treatment areas and prepare equipment
• Mix, load and handle treatment chemicals
• Apply liquid treatments while managing exposure and contamination
• Install baits and traps
• Access elevated areas and treat enclosed spaces
• Manage chemical spills and exposure incidents
• Provide re-entry advice to occupants
• Clean equipment and vehicles, then complete records and review the work

Who is this for?

For contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out pest control activities.

Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered

Legislation & References

The template includes references relevant to the documented work, including:

• Applicable Commonwealth, state or territory WHS/OHS legislation and regulations, including duties to manage risks, provide information, training, supervision, safe plant and safe handling of hazardous chemicals.
• Applicable Commonwealth, state or territory pesticide, poisons, environmental protection, dangerous-goods and waste-disposal legislation; verify local licensing, recordkeeping, notification and control-of-use requirements before work.
• Model Code of Practice: How to manage work health and safety risks (guidance only; confirm adoption in the relevant jurisdiction).
• Model Code of Practice: Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace (guidance only; confirm adoption in the relevant jurisdiction).
• Safe use and storage of agricultural and veterinary chemicals Code of Practice, including SDS, chemical-register, training, storage and health-monitoring guidance.
• AS/NZS 1715 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment; AS/NZS 1716 Respiratory protective devices.
• AS/NZS 1336 Eye and face protection—Guidelines for selection; AS/NZS 2161.1 Occupational protective gloves; AS/NZS 4501.1 Occupational protective clothing.
• AS/NZS 1892 Portable ladders; AS/NZS 4836 Safe working on or near low-voltage electrical installations and equipment; Australian Dangerous Goods Code where transport thresholds or classifications apply.

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Standard SWMS Features (Click to Expand)

• Task-specific job steps, hazards and control measures
• Initial and residual risk ratings
• Assigned responsible persons for each job step
• Plant, equipment and PPE requirements where applicable
• Permits, qualifications and high-risk construction work details where applicable
• Worker consultation, sign-off and review sections