RA-HS134 Pest Control Operations
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Pest Control Operations Risk Assessment
This fully completed pest control operations risk assessment example has been prepared by a qualified health and safety professional. It covers a typical range of hazards associated with pest control operations including survey, inspection, and application of rodenticides, insecticides, and other pesticides in commercial and domestic settings, and can be used as a starting point when developing your own risk assessment documentation.
What Does This Pest Control Operations Risk Assessment Cover?
This risk assessment identifies the key hazards associated with pest control operations including;
- Pesticide and toxic chemical exposure during application of rodenticides, insecticides, and fumigants
- Non-target and environmental contamination from pesticide drift, spillage, or incorrect disposal
- Access to confined spaces, roof voids, and restricted areas during survey and bait placement
- Sharps and contaminated waste injury from handling dead rodents, snap traps, and sharps in rodent runs
- Leptospirosis and rodent-borne disease risk from contact with rodent urine, faeces, or contaminated water
Each hazard includes an inherent risk rating and a listing of applicable control measures covering areas such as;
- Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) assessment for all products; PA1/PA6 certificates held; label instructions followed
- Target-specific products selected; buffer zones observed; public and non-target species protected during and after treatment
- Confined space assessment before entry; rescue plan in place; never enter without safe atmosphere confirmation
- Heavy-duty puncture-resistant gloves worn when handling traps and rodent carcasses; clinical waste disposal used
- Personal hygiene protocol enforced; cuts covered; vaccinations up to date; Leptospirosis symptoms briefing given to all operatives
A residual risk rating is then assigned to each hazard, demonstrating how effective risk management can be used to reduce the overall risk to a tolerable level.
A Professional, Easy-to-Use Risk Assessment Template
This document uses colour-coded header styles matched to risk ratings, making it quick to read and easy to communicate during toolbox talks and worker training. A built-in risk rating matrix supports consistent evaluation of likelihood and consequence, and hazard pictograms using internationally recognised ISO warning symbols are included alongside relevant hazard entries — improving clarity and helping to highlight risks and mandatory controls.
The result is a completed risk assessment that looks professional, reads clearly, and demonstrates a structured and effective approach to risk management.
Who Is This Pest Control Operations Risk Assessment Suitable For?
This pest control operations risk assessment is suitable for health and safety advisers, pest control operators, facilities managers, and any employer providing or commissioning pest control services with a duty to assess risks under the Control of Pesticides Regulations 1986. It can be implemented as a standalone document or as part of a broader occupational health and safety management system aligned with ISO 45001.
Note: This example risk assessment is supplied for use as guidance only and should be reviewed and completed by a competent person.