Competitive Pest Services Pty Ltd
43 – 53 Bridge Road Stanmore NSW 2048
ABN: 36 119 709 401
Phone: 1300 859 631
Safe Work Method Statement
General Pests – Servicing Time Mist Units
Developed by: Mathew Ross
Date: 01/05/2015
Reviewed by: Gary Journeaux
Date: 08/05/2015
Description of Activity: Servicing time mist units at a Customer’s premise
Customer Address:
Critical Steps in this Activity:
1. Upon arrival at the customer site, meet and greet
customer and carry out the required sign in process.
Attend induction if required and follow any site specific
safety requirements including driving and parking of
vehicle.
2. Check the previous history of the site – Pest Control
Folder Information if present.
Level of Risk
Potential Hazards:
Slips, Trips & Falls
Residual
Risk
Safety Controls:
L
C
Rating
P
L
L
Site Specific Hazards
Keep aware of surroundings when walking.
L
Ensure that you are aware of site specific hazards
by reviewing the Site Specific Sisk Assessment
that has been completed for the site.
L
L
a. Review completed Site Specific Risk Assessment ensuring
that it is still current. If not current or unavailable, then
complete a new Assessment.
3. Obtain permission from site contact for vehicle access to
Traffic and general public
If working from the roadway, load and unload from
the curb side of the vehicle.
site.
4. Unload all service equipment required for service of the
R
Time Mist Unit
a.
Replacement aerosol and batteries
b.
Ladder
c.
Dustpan & brush
d.
Cleaning material
S
M
M
When the vehicle is unattended, ensure that the
doors are closed and the vehicle is left secured
Manual handling
P
M
M
Slips, Trips & Falls
Ensure that the correct Manual Handling Lifting
technique is used when getting the required tools
and equipment from the vehicle - Do not over
reach into the vehicle, enter the cargo area as
required.
L
Ensure that when stepping out of the vehicle that
you maintain 3 points of contact.
P
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Ensure that a hi vis vest is always used when
working in traffic areas
L
L
Keep aware of surroundings when walking.
L
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Competitive Pest Services Pty Ltd
43 – 53 Bridge Road Stanmore NSW 2048
ABN: 36 119 709 401
Phone: 1300 859 631
Safe Work Method Statement
General Pests – Servicing Time Mist Units
Developed by: Mathew Ross
Date: 01/05/2015
Reviewed by: Gary Journeaux
Date: 08/05/2015
Description of Activity: Servicing time mist units at a Customer’s premise
Customer Address:
Critical Steps in this Activity:
5.
Carry service equipment to unit for service
Manual handling
Slips, Trips & Falls
6.
Check floor space below unit is clean and clear of debris
and obstacles
Slips, Trips & Falls
7.
Place safety signs around work area if in public access
space
Unauthorised access
Position ladder at base of unit, open and check that all
safety locks are in place and test ladder for access.
Fall from height
8.
Level of Risk
Potential Hazards:
Residual
Risk
Safety Controls:
L
C
Rating
P
M
M
P
L
L
P
L
L
P
M
M
Ensure that the correct Manual Handling Lifting
technique is used when carrying equipment
L
Keep aware of surroundings when walking.
L
Check area is clear
L
Establish a risk area around the ladder
Use “Pest Control Service” sign that is provided to
alert others to the work being completed
L
Ensure floor surface is even and not slippery
P
L
L
Refer to Standard Operating Procedure – Safe
Use of Ladders
L
Ensure ladder is on good working condition and is
industrial rated
9.
Ascend ladder and unlock and open the cover of the
Unit.
Manual handling - Sprain/strain
to arms, shoulders
P
L
L
Fall from height
Use key provided to open cover
L
Refer to the Standard Operating Procedure for the
safe use of ladders
P
M
M
Maintain 3 points of contact when using ladder
L
Ensure ladder is in good working condition and is
industrial rated
10. Remove product from the unit and replace with new
Aerosol can.
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Contact with chemical
P
L
L
Always wear PPE (Gloves, Eye Protection, Safety
Boots)
L
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Competitive Pest Services Pty Ltd
43 – 53 Bridge Road Stanmore NSW 2048
ABN: 36 119 709 401
Phone: 1300 859 631
Safe Work Method Statement
General Pests – Servicing Time Mist Units
Developed by: Mathew Ross
Date: 01/05/2015
Reviewed by: Gary Journeaux
Date: 08/05/2015
Description of Activity: Servicing time mist units at a Customer’s premise
Customer Address:
Critical Steps in this Activity:
Level of Risk
Potential Hazards:
L
C
Residual
Risk
Safety Controls:
Rating
Refer to MSDS for more information on the
product and read label
Only use approved products
Fall from height
Refer to the Standard Operating Procedure for the
safe use of ladders
P
M
M
L
Maintain 3 points of contact when using ladder
Ensure ladder is in good working condition and is
industrial rated
11. Replace the battery if required and check program is
correctly set and test if required.
a. To test, face away from the unit and press the test
button ensuring the unit is operational
Fall from height
Refer to the Standard Operating Procedure for the
safe use of Ladders
P
M
M
Maintain 3 points of contact when using ladder
L
Ensure ladder is in good working condition and is
industrial rated
Contact with chemical
P
L
L
Always wear PPE (Gloves, Eye Protection, Safety
Boots)
L
Refer to MSDS for more information on the
product and read label
12. If any dust etc has formed on the inside of the unit,
remove this by using a clean cloth.
Fall from height
Refer to the Standard Operating Procedure for the
safe use of ladders
P
M
M
Maintain 3 points of contact when using ladder
L
Ensure ladder is in good working condition and is
industrial rated
13. Click the Unit closed and wipe the Unit clean.
Fall from height
P
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L
L
Refer to the Standard Operating Procedure for the
safe use of Ladders
L
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Competitive Pest Services Pty Ltd
43 – 53 Bridge Road Stanmore NSW 2048
ABN: 36 119 709 401
Phone: 1300 859 631
Safe Work Method Statement
General Pests – Servicing Time Mist Units
Developed by: Mathew Ross
Date: 01/05/2015
Reviewed by: Gary Journeaux
Date: 08/05/2015
Description of Activity: Servicing time mist units at a Customer’s premise
Customer Address:
Critical Steps in this Activity:
Level of Risk
Potential Hazards:
L
C
Safety Controls:
Rating
Residual
Risk
Maintain 3 points of contact when using ladder
Ensure ladder is in good working condition and is
industrial rated
14. Return used cans to depot for correct disposal.
Environmental
P
L
L
Return empty aerosol cans for appropriate
disposal by approved contractor
L
Job Specific Information
Senior Manager Review:
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Competitive Pest Services Pty Ltd
43 – 53 Bridge Road Stanmore NSW 2048
ABN: 36 119 709 401
Safe Work Method Statement
General Pests – Servicing Time Mist Units
Developed by: Mathew Ross
Date: 01/05/2015
Reviewed by: Gary Journeaux
Date: 08/05/2015
Phone: 1300 859 631
Level of Risk Matrix
Consequence
Likelihood
(Chance of it occurring)
(Severity)
Negligible
Low
Moderate
Significant
Catastrophic
First Aid
Damage <$2k
< 1 week off
work,
Damage $2k to
$10k
> week off work,
Damage $10k to
$50k
Extensive Injuries /
Hospitalisation,
Damage $50k to
$250k
Fatal / Permanent
Disability,
Damage > $250k
Certain
>90%
M
M
H
H
H
Likely
50 to 90%
M
M
M
H
H
Possible
10 to 50%
L
L
M
M
H
Remote
1 to 10%
L
L
L
M
M
Unlikely
<1%
L
L
L
M
M
Hierarchy of Controls: Elimination 
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Substitution

Isolation
 Engineering 
Level of Risk
H
High – Unacceptable; stop operations and rectify immediately. Senior
management decision required to accept or reject risk.
M
Medium – Acceptable; maintain current controls, management review to
determine what additional controls are required.
L
Low – Acceptable; ensure no further controls required.
Administrative
 Personal Protective Equipment
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Competitive Pest Services Pty Ltd
43 – 53 Bridge Road Stanmore NSW 2048
ABN: 36 119 709 401
Phone: 1300 859 631
Safe Work Method Statement
General Pests – Servicing Time Mist Units
Developed by: Mathew Ross
Date: 01/05/2015
Reviewed by: Gary Journeaux
Date: 08/05/2015
Legal References
All Safe Work Method Statements comply with or exceed the requirements of the legislative requirements. Where applicable Standards and Codes of Practice have been referred to.
The following legislation, standards and codes of practice have been referred to in the development of this Safe Work Method Statement.
Legislation
Regulations
ACT
Work Health & Safety Act 2011
Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011
NSW
Work Health & Safety Act 2011
Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011
NT
Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Bill 2011
Workplace Health and Safety Regulations 2010
QLD
Work Health & Safety Act 2011
Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011
SA
Work Health and Safety Act 2012
Work Health and Safety Regulations 2012
Legislation
Regulations
TAS
Work Health and Safety Act 2012
Work Health and Safety Regulations 2012
VIC
Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004
Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2007
WA
Occupational Health and Safety Act 1984
Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 1996
Standards and Codes of Practice
Standards and Codes of Practice
Code of Practice Manual Handling, 2000
National (Australia)
Code of Practice, Prevention of Falls at Workplaces,
2004
COP – Hazardous Manual Tasks
COP – How to Manage Work Health & Safety Risks
Standards
National Standard for Manual Tasks, (2007)
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Competitive Pest Services Pty Ltd
43 – 53 Bridge Road Stanmore NSW 2048
ABN: 36 119 709 401
Phone: 1300 859 631
Safe Work Method Statement
General Pests – Servicing Time Mist Units
Developed by: Mathew Ross
Date: 01/05/2015
Reviewed by: Gary Journeaux
Date: 08/05/2015
AS/NZS ISO 31000-2009, Risk Management-Principles
and Guidelines
AS/NZ 4804:2001 Occupational Health and Safety
Management Systems
AS/NZ 4804:2001 Occupational Health and Safety
Management Systems
1
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AS/NZS 1891.1:2007
Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices Harnesses and ancillary equipment
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