Safety
Insect hazard
Risk from bites, stings, infestation, or disease-bearing insects at a work location.
Hazards
- Risk from bites, stings, infestation, or disease-bearing insects at a work location.
Controls
- Survey conditions, remove attractants, provide repellent and protection, and plan allergy response.
Personal protective equipment
- Select task-specific PPE only after hazards and higher-order controls have been evaluated.
Regional considerations
- Applicable law, permits, collective agreements, venue rules, and qualified-person decisions take precedence.
In practice
Survey conditions, remove attractants, provide repellent and protection, and plan allergy response.
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Sources
- Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs — Occupational Safety and Health Administration
- Safety Bulletins — Contract Services Administration Trust Fund