Risk Management
Ants
Cockroaches
Control Methods
Guidelines
Product Pests
Rats & Mice
Risk Management
Spiders
Termites
Training
Weed Management
RESPONSIBILITIES
The manager of ADC is responsible for assessing an operator’s qualifications, e.g. chemical application course prior to the use of handling of chemicals and for completing risk assessment forms. The risk assessment form is reviewed when:
Work practices change
A new chemical is introduced
When an updated MSDS is produced by the supplier
Need is indicated resulting from health surveillance, monitoring or an incident
5 years has lapsed since the last assessment
Risk assessments are made in the following three areas:
Risks to users from the preparation and use of chemicals
Risks to others from spray drift, contamination and disposal
Risks to persons, property and the environment by accidental events such as spillage
IDENTIFICATION OF HAZARDS
Information about the hazards of a chemical can be found on the container label and MSDS. This information is also used to assess risks and establish control measures.
All staff employing the handling and application of herbicides and insecticides must have completed the smart train chemical application course.
PREVENTION AND CONTROL PROCEDURES
The following resources are reviewed prior to completion of assessment forms: