SAFETY PROGRAM

DISINFECTING AND PEST

CONTROL SERVICES

SIC CODE 7342

For further information on safety programs developed by the Division of Safety of Florida's
Department of Labor and Employment Security, call 904/488-3044 or
800/367-4378 (within Florida).

Material contained in this publication is in the public domain and may be reproduced, fully
or partially, without permission of the State of Florida.

May, 1994

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 PREFACE

How to Use This Manual

To The Employer:

The purpose of this safety manual is to establish standards for an industry-specific safety program
for establishments covered under the following Standard Industry Classification (SIC code): 7342,
Disinfecting and Pest Control Services. This safety program has been developed by the Florida
Division of Safety with voluntary input from Florida employers, workers' compensation insurance
carriers, labor organizations, trade associations, and other industry leaders.

This manual is intended to serve as the basis for an employer integrated safety and health
management program. Implementation of this safety program satisfies the requirements of the
Division of Safety. The essential elements of this program include: top management's commitment
and involvement; the establishment and operation of safety committees; provisions for safety and
health training; first aid procedures; accident investigations; recordkeeping of injuries; and
workplace safety rules, policies, and procedures.

If this manual meets the needs of your establishment, it may be used exactly as written. If you have
previously established and are maintaining a safety program, you can continue to use your program
provided that the essential elements covered in this safety program are also addressed in your
program. Use of all or part of this manual does not relieve employers of their responsibility to
comply with other applicable local, state or federal laws. In addition, if an employer maintains the
OSHA 200 Log to meet federal requirements, then that will meet the log and summary
requirements of the LES SAF 200 form in Section VI of this program.

It is intended that this manual be enhanced and continuously improved by the employer. Any
section of this manual may be modified by the employer to accommodate actual operations and
work practices, provided that the original intent of that section is not lost. For example, if a safety
committee meets weekly or quarterly instead of monthly, then Section II of the manual should be
amended to accommodate this practice. If there is a safety rule, policy, or procedure appropriate for
the work or work environment which has not been included, or if a rule included in Section VII is
inappropriately written, then a new safety rule, policy, or procedure should be added to improve the
manual. Likewise, if a specific rule in the Safety Rules, Policies, and Procedures section does not
apply because the equipment or work operation described is not used, then that specific rule should
be crossed out or deleted from the manual. If accidents occur, new safety rules should be
developed and incorporated in Section VII of this manual to prevent their recurrence.

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Preface3
Table of Contents...................................................................................................................4

Section I - Management Commitment and Involvement

Policy Statement.....................................................................................................................1

Section II - Safety Committee

Safety Committee Organization..............................................................................................2
Responsibilities.......................................................................................................................2
Meetings.................................................................................................................................II.1
Meeting Minutes.........................................................................................................II.2

Section III - Safety and Health Training

Safety and Health Orientation.................................................................................................1
Job-Specific Training.............................................................................................................1
Periodic Retraining of Employees..........................................................................................III.1

Section IV - First Aid Procedures

Minor First Aid Treatment......................................................................................................1
Non-Emergency Medical Treatment.......................................................................................1
Emergency Medical Treatment...............................................................................................1
First Aid Training...................................................................................................................1
First Aid Instructions..................................................................................................2

Section V - Accident Investigation

Accident Investigation Procedures..........................................................................................1
Investigation Report Form..........................................................................................Error:
Reference source not found

Section VI - Recordkeeping Procedures

Recordkeeping Procedures.....................................................................................................4
First Notice of Injury DWC-1.....................................................................................1
LES SAF 200 Form....................................................................................................2

Section VII - Safety Rules, Policies, and Procedures

Safety Rules, Policies, and Procedures...................................................................................1

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 Section I.

MANAGEMENT COMMITMENT AND INVOLVEMENT

POLICY STATEMENT

The management of this organization is committed to providing employees with a safe and
healthful workplace. It is the policy of this organization that employees report unsafe conditions
and do not perform work tasks if the work is considered unsafe. Employees must report all
accidents, injuries, and unsafe conditions to their supervisors. No such report will result in
retaliation, penalty, or other disincentive.

Employee recommendations to improve safety and health conditions will be given thorough
consideration by our management team. Management will give top priority to and provide the
financial resources for the correction of unsafe conditions. Similarly, management will take
disciplinary action against an employee who willfully or repeatedly violates workplace safety rules.
This action may include verbal or written reprimands and may ultimately result in termination of
employment.

The primary responsibility for the coordination, implementation, and maintenance of our workplace
safety program has been assigned to:

Name:
Title: Telephone:

Senior management will be actively involved with employees in establishing and maintaining an
effective safety program. Our safety program coordinator, myself, or other members of our
management team will participate with you or your department's employee representative in
ongoing safety and health program activities, which include:

• Promoting safety committee participation;

• Providing safety and health education and training; and
• Reviewing and updating workplace safety rules.

This policy statement serves to express management's commitment to and involvement in providing
our employees a safe and healthful workplace. This workplace safety program will be incorporated
as the standard of practice for this organization. Compliance with the safety rules will be required
of all employees as a condition of employment.

Signature of CEO/President Date

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 Section II.

SAFETY COMMITTEE

Safety Committee Organization

A safety committee has been established as a management tool to recommend improvements to our
workplace safety program and to identify corrective measures needed to eliminate or control
recognized safety and health hazards. The safety committee employer representatives will not not
exceed the amount of employee representatives.

Responsibilities
The safety committee will be responsible for assisting management in communicating procedures
for evaluating the effectiveness of control measures used to protect employees from safety and
health hazards in the workplace.

The safety committee will be responsible for assisting management in reviewing and updating
workplace safety rules based on accident investigation findings, any inspection findings, and
employee reports of unsafe conditions or work practices; and accepting and addressing anonymous
complaints and suggestions from employees.

The safety committee will be responsible for assisting management in updating the workplace
safety program by evaluating employee injury and accident records, identifying trends and patterns,
and formulating corrective measures to prevent recurrence.

The safety committee will be responsible for assisting management in evaluating employee accident
and illness prevention programs, and promoting safety and health awareness and co-worker
participation through continuous improvements to the workplace safety program.

Safety committee members will participate in safety training and be responsible for assisting
management in monitoring workplace safety education and training to ensure that it is in place, that
it is effective, and that it is documented.

Management will provide written responses to safety committee written recommendations.

Meetings
Safety committee meetings are held quarterly and more often if needed and each committee
member will be compensated at his or her hourly wage when engaged in safety committee activities
.

Management will post the minutes of each meeting (see page 3) in a conspicuous place and the
minutes will be available to all employees.

All safety committee records will be maintained for not less than three calendar years.

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 SAFETY COMMITTEE MINUTES

Date of Committee Meeting: Time: Minutes

Prepared By: Location:

Members in Attendance
Name Name Name

Previous Action Items:

Review of Accidents Since Previous Meeting:

Recommendations for Prevention:

Recommendations from Anonymous Employees:

Suggestions From Employees:

Recommended Updates To Safety Program:

Recommendations from Accident Investigation Reports:

Safety Training Recommendations:

Comments:

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 Section III.

SAFETY AND HEALTH TRAINING

Safety and Health Orientation

Workplace safety and health orientation begins on the first day of initial employment or job
transfer. Each employee has access to a copy of this safety manual, through his or her supervisor,
for review and future reference, and will be given a personal copy of the safety rules, policies, and
procedures pertaining to his or her job. Supervisors will ask questions of employees and answer
employees' questions to ensure knowledge and understanding of safety rules, policies, and job-
specific procedures described in our workplace safety program manual.
All employees will be instructed by their supervisors that compliance with the safety rules described
in the workplace safety manual is required.

Job-Specific Training

• Supervisors will initially train employees on how to perform assigned job tasks safely.
• Supervisors will carefully review with each employee the specific safety rules, policies, and
procedures that are applicable and that are described in the workplace safety manual.

• Supervisors will give employees verbal instructions and specific directions on how to do the
work safely.

• Supervisors will observe employees performing the work. If necessary, the supervisor will
provide a demonstration using safe work practices, or remedial instruction to correct
training deficiencies before an employee is permitted to do the work without supervision.

• All employees will receive safe operating instructions on seldom-used or new equipment
before using the equipment.

• Supervisors will review safe work practices with employees before permitting the
performance of new, non-routine, or specialized procedures.

Periodic Retraining of Employees

All employees will be retrained periodically on safety rules, policies and procedures, and when
changes are made to the workplace safety manual.

Individual employees will be retrained after the occurrence of a work-related injury caused by an
unsafe act or work practice, and when a supervisor observes employees displaying unsafe acts,
practices, or behaviors.

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 Section IV.

FIRST AID PROCEDURES

EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS

Safety Coordinator Poison Control

First Aid Fire Department
Ambulance Police
Medical Clinic
Clinic Address

Minor First Aid Treatment

First aid kits are kept in the front office and in the employee lounge. If you sustain an injury or are
involved in an accident requiring minor first aid treatment:

• Inform your supervisor.

• Administer first aid treatment to the injury or wound.
• If a first aid kit is used, indicate usage on the accident investigation report.
• Access to a first aid kit is not intended to be a substitute for medical attention.
• Provide details for the completion of the accident investigation report.

Non-Emergency Medical Treatment

For non-emergency work-related injuries requiring professional medical assistance, management
must first authorize treatment. If you sustain an injury requiring treatment other than first aid:

• Inform your supervisor.

• Proceed to the posted medical facility. Your supervisor will assist with transportation, if
necessary.
• Provide details for the completion of the accident investigation report.

Emergency Medical Treatment

If you sustain a severe injury requiring emergency treatment:

• Call for help and seek assistance from a co-worker.

• Use the emergency telephone numbers and instructions posted next to the telephone in your
work area to request assistance and transportation to the local hospital emergency room.
• Provide details for the completion of the accident investigation report.

First Aid Training

Each employee will receive training and instructions from his or her supervisor on our first aid
procedures.

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 FIRST AID INSTRUCTIONS

In all cases requiring emergency medical treatment, immediately call, or have a co-worker call, to request
emergency medical assistance.

WOUNDS:

Minor: Cuts, lacerations, abrasions, or punctures

• Wash the wound using soap and water; rinse it well.
• Cover the wound using clean dressing.
Major: Large, deep and bleeding
• Stop the bleeding by pressing directly on the wound, using a bandage or cloth.
• Keep pressure on the wound until medical help arrives.

BROKEN BONES:

• Do not move the victim unless it is absolutely necessary.

• If the victim must be moved, "splint" the injured area. Use a board, cardboard, or rolled
newspaper as a splint.
BURNS:

Thermal (Heat)
• Rinse the burned area, without scrubbing it, and immerse it in cold water; do not use ice
water.
• Blot dry the area and cover it using sterile gauze or a clean cloth.
Chemical
• Flush the exposed area with cool water immediately for 15 to 20 minutes.

EYE INJURY:

Small particles
• Do not rub your eyes.
• Use the corner of a soft clean cloth to draw particles out, or hold the eyelids open and
flush the eyes continuously with water.
Large or stuck particles
• If a particle is stuck in the eye, do not attempt to remove it.
• Cover both eyes with bandage.
Chemical
• Immediately irrigate the eyes and under the eyelids, with water, for 30 minutes.

NECK AND SPINE INJURY:

• If the victim appears to have injured his or her neck or spine, or is unable to move his or
her arm or leg, do not attempt to move the victim unless it is absolutely necessary.

HEAT EXHAUSTION:

• Loosen the victim's tight clothing.

• Give the victim "sips" of cool water.
• Make the victim lie down in a cooler place with the feet raised.

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 Section V.

ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION

Accident Investigation Procedures

An accident investigation will be performed by the supervisor at the location where the accident
occurred. The safety coordinator is responsible for seeing that the accident investigation reports
(see page Error: Reference source not found) are being filled out completely, and that the
recommendations are being addressed. Supervisors will investigate all accidents, injuries, and
occupational diseases using the following investigation procedures:

• Implement temporary control measures to prevent any further injuries to employees.

• Review the equipment, operations, and processes to gain an understanding of the accident
situation.

• Identify and interview each witness and any other person who might provide clues to the
accident's causes.

• Investigate causal conditions and unsafe acts; make conclusions based on existing facts.

• Complete the accident investigation report.

• Provide recommendations for corrective actions.

• Indicate the need for additional or remedial safety training.

Accident investigation reports must be submitted to the safety coordinator within 24 hours of the
accident.

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 ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION REPORT

REPORT #

COMPANY: ADDRESS:

1. Name of injured: S.S. #:

2. Sex [ ] M [ ] F Age: Date of accident:
3. Time of accident: a.m. p.m. Day of accident:
4. Employee's job title:
5. Length of experience on job: (years) (months)
6. Address of location where the accident occurred: 7. Nature of
injury, Injury type, and Part of the body affected:
8. Describe the
accident and how it occurred:
9. Cause of the
accident:

10. Was personal protective equipment required? [ ] yes [ ] no Was it provided? [ ] yes [ ] no
Was it being used? [ ] yes [ ] no If "no", explain.
Was it being used
as trained by supervisor or designated trainer? [ ] yes [ ] no If "no", explain.

11. Witness(es):

12. Safety training provided to the injured? [ ] yes [ ] no If "no", explain.

13. Interim corrective actions taken to prevent recurrence:

14. Permanent corrective action recommended to prevent recurrence:

15. Date of report 19

Prepared by:

Supervisor (Signature) Date:

16. Status and follow-up action taken by safety coordinator:

Safety Coordinator (Signature) Date:

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 INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION REPORT

An accident investigation is not designed to find fault or place blame but is an analysis of the
accident to determine causes that can be controlled or eliminated.

(Items 1-6) Identification: This section is self-explanatory.

(Item 7) Nature of Injury: Describe the injury, e.g., strain, sprain, cut, burn, fracture. Injury
Type: First aid -injury resulted in minor injury/treated on premises; Medical - injury treated off
premises by physician; Lost time -injured missed more than one day of work; No Injury - no injury,
near-miss type of incident. Part of the Body: Part of the body directly affected, e.g., foot, arm,
hand, head.

(Item 8) Describe the accident: Describe the accident, including exactly what happened, and
where and how it happened. Describe the equipment or materials involved.

(Item 9) Cause of the accident: Describe all conditions or acts which contributed to the accident,
i.e.,
a. unsafe conditions - spills, grease on the floor, poor housekeeping or other physical
conditions.

b. unsafe acts - unsafe work practices such as failure to warn, failure to use required
personal protective equipment.

(Item 10) Personal protective equipment: Self-explanatory

(Item 11) Witness(es): List name(s), address(es), and phone number(s).

(Item 12) Safety training provided: Was any safety training provided to the injured related to the
work activity being performed?

(Item 13) Interim corrective action: Measures taken by supervisor to prevent recurrence of
incident, i.e., barricading accident area, posting warning signs, shutting down operations.

(Item 14): Self-explanatory

(Item 15): Self-explanatory

(Item 16) Follow-up: Once the investigation is complete, the safety coordinator shall review and
follow-up the investigation to ensure that corrective actions recommended by the safety committee
and approved by the employer are taken, and control measures have been implemented.

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 Section VI.

RECORDKEEPING PROCEDURES

Recordkeeping Procedures

The safety coordinator will control and maintain all employee accident and injury records. Records
are maintained for a minimum of three (3) years and include:

• Accident Investigation Reports, see page Error: Reference source not found;

• Workers' Compensation Notice of Injury Reports DWC 1, see page 1; and

• Log & Summary of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses LES SAF 200, see page 2.

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 Section VII.

SAFETY RULES, POLICIES, AND PROCEDURES

The safety rules contained on these pages have been prepared for your guidance and protection in
your daily work. Employees are to study these rules carefully, review them often and observe these
precautions and good common sense in carrying out their duties.

ALL EMPLOYEES
Lifting Procedures......................................................................................................1
Ladders and Step Ladders...........................................................................................1

OFFICE PERSONNEL
Housekeeping.............................................................................................................VII.3
Office Safety...............................................................................................................VII.3

PEST CONTROL OPERATORS AND PEST CONTROL TECHNICIANS

Vehicle/Driving Safety...............................................................................................VII.5
Chemical/Pesticide Safety...........................................................................................VII.5
Pesticide Application/Spraying and Handling.............................................................VII.5
Equipment Safety.......................................................................................................VII.6
Storeroom...................................................................................................................VII.6
Personal Protective Equipment...................................................................................6

PEST CONTROL TECHNICIANS

Hand Tool Safety........................................................................................................VII.7
Electrical Powered Tools............................................................................................VII.8
Carpentry....................................................................................................................VII.8

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Lifting Procedures
1. Plan the move before lifting; remove obstructions from your chosen pathway.
2. Test the weight of the load before lifting by pushing the load along its resting surface.
3. If the load is too heavy or bulky, use lifting and carrying aids such as hand trucks, dollies,
pallet jacks and carts, or get assistance from a co-worker.
4. If assistance is required to perform a lift, coordinate and communicate your movements
with those of your co-worker.
5. Position your feet 6 to 12 inches apart with one foot slightly in front of the other.
6. Face the load.
7. Bend at the knees, not at the back.
8. Keep your back straight.
9. Get a firm grip on the object with your hands and fingers. Use handles when present.
10. Never lift anything if your hands are greasy or wet.
11. Wear protective gloves when lifting objects with sharp corners or jagged edges.
12. Hold objects as close to your body as possible.
13. Perform lifting movements smoothly and gradually; do not jerk the load.
14. If you must change direction while lifting or carrying the load, pivot your feet and turn your
entire body. Do not twist at the waist.
15. Set down objects in the same manner as you picked them up, except in reverse.
16. Do not lift an object from the floor to a level above your waist in one motion. Set the load
down on a table or bench and then adjust your grip before lifting it higher.
17. Slide materials to the end of the tailgate before attempting to lift them off of a pick-up
truck. Do not lift over the walls or tailgate of the truck bed.

Ladders and Step Ladders

1. Read and follow the manufacturer's instructions label affixed to the ladder if you are unsure
how to use the ladder.
2. Do not use ladders that have loose rungs, cracked or split side rails, missing rubber foot
pads, or are otherwise visibly damaged.
3. Keep ladder rungs clean and free of grease. Remove buildup of material such as dirt or
mud.
4. Do not stand on the top two rungs of any ladder.
5. Do not stand on a ladder that wobbles, or that leans to the left or right.
6. Do not try to "walk" a ladder by rocking it. Climb down the ladder and then move it.
7. When performing work from a ladder, face the ladder and do not lean backward or
sideways from the ladder.
8. Allow only one person on the ladder at a time.

Climbing a Ladder
1. Face the ladder when climbing up or down it.

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Ladders and Step Ladders (Continued)

2. Maintain a three-point contact by keeping both hands and one foot or both feet and one
hand on the ladder at all times when climbing up or down.
3. Do not carry items in your hands while climbing up or down a ladder.

OFFICE PERSONNEL

Housekeeping
1. Do not place material such as boxes or trash in walkways and passageways.
2. Mop up water around drinking fountains, drink dispensing machines and ice machines.
3. Do not store or leave items on stairways.
4. Do not block or obstruct stairwells, exits or accesses to safety and emergency equipment
such as fire extinguishers or fire alarms.
5. Use caution signs/cones to barricade slippery areas such as freshly mopped floors.

Office Safety
General
1. Carry pencils, scissors and other sharp objects with the points down.
2. Use a ladder or step stool to retrieve or store items that are located above your head.
3. Do not block your view by carrying large or bulky items; use a dolly or hand truck or get
assistance from a fellow employee.
4. Store sharp objects, such as pens, pencils, letter openers or scissors in drawers or with the
points down in a container.
5. Keep doors in hallways fully open or fully closed.
6. Do not store or leave items on stairways or walkways.
7. Do not run on stairs or take more than one step at a time.
8. Do not jump from ramps, platforms, ladders or step stools.
9. Do not connect multiple electrical devices into a single outlet.
10. Do not throw matches, cigarettes or other smoking materials into trash baskets.
11. Use handrails when ascending or descending stairs or ramps.
12. Obey all posted safety and danger signs.

Furniture Use
1. Do not tilt the chair you are sitting in on its back two legs.
2. Do not stand on furniture to reach high places.
3. Put heavy files in the bottom drawers of file cabinets.
4. Open one file cabinet drawer at a time.

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Furniture Use (Continued)

5. Close drawers and doors immediately after use.
6. Use the handle when closing doors, drawers and files.

Equipment Use
1. Keep the paper cutter handle in the closed/locked position when it is not in use.
2. Do not use paper cutting devices if the finger guard is missing.
3. Position hands and fingers on the handle of the paper cutter before pressing down on the
blade.
4. Do not place your fingers in or near the feed of a paper shredder.
5. Turn off and unplug office machines before adjusting, lubricating or cleaning them.
6. Do not use fans that have excessive vibration, frayed cords or missing guards.
7. Do not place floor type fans in walkways, aisles or doorways.
8. Do not use frayed, cut or cracked electrical cords.
9. Do not use extension or power cords that have the ground prong removed or broken off.
10. Use a cord cover or tape the cord down when running electrical or other cords across aisles,
between desks or across entrances or exits.

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Driving Safety
Fueling Vehicles
1. Turn the vehicle off before fueling.
2. Do not smoke while fueling a vehicle.
3. Wash hands with soap and water if you spill gasoline on your hands.

Driving Rules
1. Shut all doors and fasten your seat belt before moving the vehicle.
2. Obey all traffic patterns and signs at all times.
3. Maintain a three point contact using both hands and one foot or both feet and one hand
when climbing into and out of vehicles.

Chemical/Pesticide Safety
1. Follow the instructions on the label and in the corresponding Material Safety Data Sheet
for each pesticide (dusts, granules, liquids, aerosols, concentrates, and fumigant gases) used
in your workplace.
2. Use personal protective clothing or equipment such as neoprene gloves, rubber boots, shoe
covers, rubber aprons, and protective eyewear when using chemicals labeled
"Flammable," "Corrosive," "Caustic" or "Poisonous."
3. Do not use protective clothing or equipment that has split seams, pin holes, cuts, tears, or
other signs of visible damage.
4. Each time you use your gloves, wash your gloves before removing them using cold tap
water and normal hand washing motion. Always wash your hands after removing the
gloves.

Pesticide Application/Spraying and Handling

1. Do not handle or spray pesticides if you have open cuts or scratches on exposed skin
surfaces of your arms or hands.
2. Keep containers labeled "pesticides" tightly closed when you have finished using them.
3. Do not transfer pesticides into an unmarked or unlabeled container.
4. Always spray downwind; do not stand downwind when others are spraying.
5. Do not smoke or carry smoking materials while handling or spraying from containers
labeled "pesticide."
6. Wash pesticide contaminated clothes separately from other clothing.
7. Carry fresh water and soap in the service vehicle when you are going to a pesticide spraying
job.

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Pesticide Application/Spraying and Handling (Continued)

8. Remove work clothes immediately whenever clothing becomes soaked or wet with liquids
from containers labeled "pesticide."
9. Walk through areas to be sprayed before spraying, and remove or "flag" low branches and
clothes lines before spraying. Stand clear of these trip hazards as you spray.
10. Do not use empty or washed containers labeled "Pesticide" as an eating or drinking
container.
11. Refill the containers labeled "Handwash," "Soap cleanser" and "Drinking Water" that are on
the service vehicles before going to a pesticide spraying job. Do not drink from the
"Handwash" container; do not wash hands from the "Drinking Water" container.

Equipment Safety
1. Visually inspect hoses or fittings on pressurized spraying equipment for wear and tear prior
to use. Do not use if the hose or fitting is cracked or otherwise damaged.
2. Tighten all connections prior to using the spraying equipment.
3. Do not force hose connecters which do not fit easily on compressed air sprayers.
4. Do not point the sprayer tip toward any part of your body or at anyone else while you are
operating the sprayer.
5. Do not use a compressed air sprayer to clean the work area, equipment or yourself.
6. Do not use dented, cracked or other visually damaged compressed air sprayers.

Storeroom
1. Do not let items overhang from shelves into walkways.
2. Place heavier loads on the lower or middle shelves.
3. Remove one object at a time from shelves.
4. Place items on shelves so that they lie flat and do not lean against each other.
5. Follow the safe handling instructions listed on the label of the container or listed on the
corresponding Material Safety Data Sheet when handling each chemical stored in the
storeroom.
6. Do not smoke while handling chemicals labeled "Flammable."
7. Do not store chemicals labeled "Flammable" near sources of ignition such as space heaters
and sparking tools.
8. Do not handle or load any containers of chemicals if their containers are cracked or leaking.
9. Obey all safety and danger signs posted in the workplace.
10. Store case cutters, exacto knives or other tools that have cutting edges in sheaths when they
are not in use.

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Personal Protective Equipment

• Do not continue to work if your safety glasses become fogged. Stop work and clean the
glasses until the lenses are clear and defogged.

PEST CONTROL TECHNICIANS

Hand Tool Safety

1. Carry all sharp tools in a sheath or holster.
2. Do not use a tool if its handle has splinters, burrs, cracks, splits or if the head of the tool is
loose.
3. Do not carry sharp or pointed hand tools such as screwdrivers, scribes, scrapers, chisels or
files in your pocket unless the tool or pocket is sheathed.
4. Do not carry tools in your hand when climbing. Carry tools in tool belts or hoist the tools to
the work area with a hand line.
5. Transport hand tools only in tool boxes or tool belts. Do not carry tools in your clothing.

Hammers
1. Use a claw hammer for pulling nails.
2. Do not strike nails or other objects with the cheek of the hammer.
3. Do not use a hammer if your hands are oily, greasy or wet.

Saws
1. Keep control of saws by releasing downward pressure at the end of the stroke.
2. Do not use a saw that has dull saw blades.
3. Oil saw blades after each use.
4. Keep hands and fingers away from the saw blade while using the saw.
5. Do not carry a saw by the blade.
6. When using a hand saw, hold the workpiece firmly against the work table.

Screwdrivers
1. Always match the size and type of screwdriver blade to fit the head of the screw.
2. Do not hold the workpiece against your body while using a screwdriver.

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Screwdrivers
3. Do not put your fingers near the blade of the screwdriver when tightening a screw.
4. Use an awl, drill or a nail to make a starting hole for screws.
5. Do not use a screwdriver if your hands are wet, oily or greasy.

Pliers
1. Do not use pliers as a wrench or a hammer.
2. Do not attempt to force pliers by using a hammer on them.
3. Do not use pliers that are cracked, broken or sprung.

Tool Boxes/Chests/Cabinets
1. Use the handle when opening and closing a drawer or door.
2. Do not stand on tool boxes, chests or cabinets to gain extra height.
3. Close and lock all drawers and doors before moving the tool chest to a new location.
4. Do not move a tool box, chest or cabinet if it has loose tools or parts on the top.

Electrical Powered Tools

1. Do not use power equipment or tools on which you have not been trained.
2. Do not use cords that have splices, exposed wires or cracked or frayed ends.
3. Disconnect the tool from the outlet by pulling on the plug, not the cord.
4. Turn the tool off before plugging or unplugging it.
5. Do not leave tools that are "on" unattended.
6. Do not handle or operate electrical tools when your hands are wet or when you are standing
on wet floors.
7. Do not operate spark inducing tools such as grinders, drills or saws near containers labeled
"Flammable".
8. Do not use extension cords or other grounded three-pronged power cords that have the
ground prong removed or broken off.
9. Do not use an adapter that eliminates the ground such as a cheater plug.

Carpentry
1. Do not use woodworking equipment such as circular saws, radial saws or jointers if they do
not have guards on the saw blade.
2. Do not use dull, cracked or bent drill bits.

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