What does a pest controller or fumigator do? Pest controllers and fumigators inspect buildings and outside areas for pest infestation, and spray chemical treatments to kill insects, rodents and other pests.
Pest controllers and fumigators inspect buildings and outside areas for pest infestation, and spray chemical treatments to kill insects, rodents and other pests. They may also set cage traps to capture and remove animals.
The main duties of a pest controller or fumigator are to:
duty Inspect buildings or outdoor areas.
duty Decide on a course of action to control or eliminate pests.
duty Prepare estimates and bills for clients.
duty Prepare and spray chemical mixtures using various equipment.
duty Place and set traps.
duty Advise clients on how to prevent pest infestation.
biological Irritation or allergic reaction from insect bites or stings, and plants.
general Bites and/or poisonous bites from animals/wildlife.
biological West Nile virus from mosquitoes.
general Lyme disease or rocky mountain spotted fever from ticks.
general Rabies.
general Bed bugs .
general Histoplasmosis (from bird droppings).
biological Hantavirus (from rodent droppings).
chemical Risk of disease from exposure to pesticides, herbicides, and other toxic chemicals.
safety Proximity to flammable materials.
ergonomic Working in awkward positions or carrying heavy equipment.
general Walking and standing for long periods of time.
ergonomic Lifting heavy or awkward objects.
ergonomic Repetitive manual operations.
physical Exposure to extreme temperatures.
safety Working at heights.
safety Slips, trips and falls.
safety Working with power tools and other vibrating machinery.
psychosocial Stress.
general Extended workdays.
psychosocial Working alone.
administrative Inspect work area before work begins and identify potential hazards.
ppe Wear respiratory protection when working with pesticides or other toxic chemicals.
ppe Protect hands and skin with chemical-resistant gloves, aprons and other apparel.
requirement Wear safety shoes with non-skid soles.
requirement Learn safe lifting techniques.
requirement Shower and change your clothes at the end of every shift. Do not take work-soiled clothing home.
requirement Working with chemicals
ppe Proper selection, use, maintenance and storage of personal protective equipment
requirement Fall protection
requirement Correct spraying methods and use of equipment
requirement Working with flammable materials
requirement Power tools
requirement Ladders, platforms and scaffolds
requirement Lifting
requirement Ultraviolet radiation and sunlight exposure
requirement Working in the cold
requirement Working in the heat
administrative Practice safety procedures for:
requirement Follow company safety rules.
requirement Learn about chemical hazards, WHMIS and MSDSs.
administrative Know how to report a hazard.
administrative Follow good housekeeping procedures.
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