SAFE WORK PROCEDURES

BAT DROPPINGS
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:

Persons required to handle animal and bird waste must be fully instructed in the precautions to follow to prevent adverse health effects to
themselves and others.

Task sequence
1. Evaluation of site

Identified hazards in task

Access
Security
Ventilation

2. Health risks

Biological hazard

3. Precautions

Prevention of dust

4. Removal/handling

Biological hazard

5. Disposal

Biological hazard

6. Personal hygiene

Biological hazard

Key processes to be followed

Provide safe access for persons and implements, etc, to affected areas.
Prevent unauthorised access to areas affected by removal process.
Ensure that any ventilation for fresh air and cooling provided in roof voids
does not disturb dust or cause contaminants to affect adjacent areas.
Bat droppings may carry diseases which can be contracted through
inhalation of spores which are present in accumulations of droppings.
Bites from insectivorous bats can result in infection by lyssavirus or rabies.
Moisten waste before removal to prevent spread of airborne dust.
Seal heating and cooling air ducts or shut down systems during clean up.
Full body protection must be worn when working in heavily infested areas,
including hair, hand, and, eye protection, and disposable boot covers.
Use tools and utensils to scrape and lift droppings, and transfer to bag.
Place dead animals and other matter in with droppings for disposal.
Wash affected areas with detergent and disinfectant.
Wash boots, gloves and other non-disposable PPE thoroughly before re-use.
Dispose of contaminated clothing and PPE as other biological waste.
Check with local authority for correct method of disposal before dumping.
Persons should shower and wash hair thoroughly after waste removal work.
Hands and face must be washed before eating, drinking or smoking.

Precautions / PPE required

Ensure safe access and egress.
Barricade affected areas.
Respiratory protection must be
worn in contaminated areas.
Wear P1particulate dust mask.
Wear puncture resistant leather
or nitrile-coated gloves.
Avoid creating dust when
removing keep waste moist.
Wear disposable coveralls.
Wear eye and hand protection.
Place all waste in sealable plastic
bag, and seal tightly.
Wash bags if placing in bin.
Dispose of waste correctly.
Wash hands before eating,
drinking or smoking.

PRECAUTIONS:
The following precautions are to be observed in areas where
these procedures are carried out.

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ASSA Pty Ltd

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SAFE WORK PROCEDURES

BIRD DROPPINGS
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:

Task sequence
1. Evaluation of site

Persons required to handle animal and bird waste must be fully instructed in the precautions to follow to prevent adverse health effects to
themselves and others.

Identified hazards in task

Access
Security
Ventilation

2. Health risks

3. Precautions

Prevention of dust

4. Removal/handling

Biological hazard

5. Disposal

Biological hazard

6. Personal hygiene

Biological hazard

Key processes to be followed

Provide safe access for persons and implements, etc, to affected areas.
Prevent unauthorised access to areas affected by removal process.
Ensure that any ventilation for fresh air and cooling provided in roof voids
does not disturb dust or cause contaminants to affect adjacent areas.
Bird droppings and waste may harbour bird lice, bugs and soft ticks.
Bird droppings may carry diseases which can be contracted through
inhalation of spores which are present in accumulations of droppings.
Moisten waste before removal to prevent spread of airborne dust.
Seal heating and cooling air ducts or shut down systems during clean up.
Full body protection must be worn when working in heavily infested areas,
including hair, hand, and, eye protection, and disposable boot covers.
Use tools and utensils to scrape and lift droppings, and transfer to bag.
Place dead birds, nests, and other matter in with droppings for disposal.
Wash affected areas with detergent and disinfectant.
Wash boots, gloves and other non-disposable PPE thoroughly before re-use.
Dispose of contaminated clothing and PPE as other biological waste.
Check with local authority for correct method of disposal before dumping.
Persons should shower and wash hair thoroughly after waste removal work.
Hands and face must be washed before eating, drinking or smoking.

Precautions / PPE required

Ensure safe access and egress.
Barricade affected areas.
Respiratory protection must be
worn in contaminated areas.
Wear protective clothing.
Wear P1particulate dust mask.
Avoid creating dust when
removing keep waste moist.
Wear disposable coveralls.
Wear eye and hand protection.
Place all waste in sealable plastic
bag, and seal tightly.
Wash bags if placing in bin.
Dispose of waste correctly.
Wash hands before eating,
drinking or smoking.

PRECAUTIONS:
The following precautions are to be observed in areas where
these procedures are carried out.

SWP299 Version 1.2

ASSA Pty Ltd

ThisSafeWorkProcedurewasgeneratedon29/11/2013byASSAPtyLtdforuseonlybyCityofDarwin.

www.assaohs.com.au

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