Class focus – pest control

The following links are provided to promote workplace safety and to assist in locating materials that may aid in the continued development of your health and safety program.

Avoid heat illness with water, rest, and shade

Hazards to outdoor workers

Heat stress – recommendations

Lockout/tagout OSHA fact sheet

OSHA compliance for pest management professionals

OSHA’s recordkeeping rule: who is required to keep records and who is exempt

Personal protective equipment fact sheet

Personal protective equipment hazard assessment

Pest control - hazard datasheet on occupation

Pesticide worker safety packet

Respiratory protective devices for pest control

Respiratory protection for occupational users of pesticides

Rodents, snakes, and insects – quick card

Small business safety and health handbook

Steps to an effective hazard communication program for employers that use hazardous chemicals

Working safely with electricity

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