Pest Control and Vermin

Allergies, asthma, disease transmission, food contamination, bites and stings, structural damage, fire risk if electrical cables are chewed – plus the stress and anxiety of thinking about or dealing with an infestation

Hazards and Risks

Disease caused by pests, e.g. rat borne disease
Hazards and risk associated with taking preventative measures and using treatments – working at height, confined spaces, manual handling, slips, trips, falls and using hazardous substances.

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Specialist: Rachael Steele

Rachael joined First Option after 7 years with ITV as a senior Health & Safety Risk Advisor. Originally from Australia, she also has an extensive background working in Australian local and state government authorities as an environmental health officer and advisor. She is a Chartered Member of IOSH and holds a BSc in Environmental Health, Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Communication and a NEBOSH International General Certificate.

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Article last updated on Sep 18th, 2024

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