Feral Animal Control Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS)

People often ask, “Can I have a Safe Work Method Statement for Feral animal control?” “A document that covers everything?” The answer is not really.

A Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) needs to document step by step how you are going to do a particular job. Not all jobs are the same! Are you going to perform Aerial Shooting from helicopters or Ground Baiting using 1080 poison?

SWMS templates for Safety inspection and use of firearms for hunting
Templates for Ground Baiting using 1080 poison are included in all versions of the JSEAsy WHS Software.

The steps in undertaking each of these tasks are very different. Not only are the steps different, but the potential hazards and the hazard control measures are very different as well.

To restore balance to native ecosystems we must control feral animals.

Feral Animal Control Work involves various Hazards and Risks

Adherence to safety protocols significantly decreases risks in feral animal control work.
Stay up-to-date on feral animal control work safety with JSEAsy.

Animal Aggression: Involves the potential for attacks, bites, or scratches from feral animals due to their unpredictable behavior. Workers may face challenges in handling these animals safely, requiring proper training and personal protective equipment.

Zoonotic Diseases: Poses the risk of workers contracting diseases transmitted from feral animals to humans. Exposure to bodily fluids, bites, or scratches without proper protection and hygiene practices can lead to the spread of zoonoses.

Chemical Exposure: Involves the risk of exposure to chemicals used in feral animal control, such as tranquilizers or pesticides. Improper handling, accidental exposure, and the lack of protective measures during chemical use are potential concerns.

Injuries from Traps and Tools: Entails the risk of injuries resulting from the use of traps, snares, or other control tools. Improper use of equipment, lack of training, and injuries during the handling of tools are potential hazards.

Vehicle Hazards: Involves the risk of accidents during transportation to feral animal control locations. Lack of training, inadequate vehicle maintenance, and the potential for collisions are concerns related to vehicular hazards.

Terrain and Environmental Risks: Entails the risk of injuries related to challenging or uneven terrain, especially in outdoor and remote locations. Workers may face trips, falls, or physical strain during activities requiring navigation through difficult terrain.

Weather-Related Hazards: Involves exposure to extreme weather conditions, such as heat, cold, or storms. Risks of heat-related illnesses, hypothermia, or other weather-related health issues may arise without proper protection.

Public Interaction: Entails the risk of confrontations with the public, especially in urban areas. Lack of communication skills, potential conflicts with the public, and encounters with individuals who oppose or interfere with feral animal control efforts are concerns.

Lack of Training: Involves the risk of injuries due to insufficient knowledge and training in feral animal behavior and control techniques. The hazard lies in inadequate training programs and a lack of awareness about the associated risks among personnel.

Efficiency and Safety Unveiled

Creating Comprehensive Feral Animal Control SWMS with JSEAsy Software.

A SWMS provides a clear, step-by-step guide on how to perform a task safely. It ensures that everyone involved understands the necessary steps, reducing the likelihood of accidents due to confusion or misunderstanding.

 
The JSEAsy Safety Management Software builds your site-specific SWMS for your Feral animal control job by adding templates of the steps you are going to take, in the order in which you are going to take them.
 

Watch a detailed demonstration video on how to create a new site-specific SWMS using existing templates.

Making SWMS has never been easier, just pick your job steps and the JSEAsy safety management software does all the hard work for you.

Handling and managing these wild or aggressive creatures carries potential risks.
Extracts of a site-specific SWMS created using the JSEAsy EHS Software.

JSEA/ SWMS Example

The JSEAsy safety software comes preloaded with hundreds of templates (job steps).

Below is an example of templates you may insert into your site-specific SWMS for Safety inspection and use of firearms for hunting.

 

  1. Carry out preoperational visual inspection of the firearm
  2. Firing the gun
  3. Hunting
  4. Climbing fences or obstacles while hunting
  5. Putting down the firearm
  6. Transporting the firearm
  7. Working in isolation
  8. Monitoring and Review of SWMS

 

 

JSEAsy award winning Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Software

Automating the process

When you insert a template, it automatically brings with it:

  1. The main process step
  2. The sub process steps associated in undertaking the task
    1. The potential hazards associated with undertaking the task (you can also delete or add any of these with a simple click)
    2. The Risk Rating for undertaking the task (You can also change this if you want to)
    3. The Hazard Control measure (you can also delete or add any of these with a simple click)
    4. The revised risk rating after applying the control (You can also change this if you want to)
    5. Any required PPE (you can also delete or add any of these with a simple click)
    6. Any applicable licences or qualifications required (you can also delete or add any of these with a simple click)
    7. Any preoperational inspections required (you can also delete or add any of these with a simple click)
    8. Any applicable legislation or codes of practice (you can also delete or add any of these with a simple click)

 

Feral Animal Control SWMS
Feral animal control work poses many potential risks to workers.

Creating Site-Specific SWMS Reports with JSEAsy Safety Management Software

Creating a site-specific SWMS is easy using JSEAsy . Once created, you can print/ save a pdf of either a full or simplified SWMS report. 

Download an example of a full SWMS report generated from the JSEAsy EHS Software.

Download an example of a simplified SWMS report generated from the JSEAsy EHS Software.

The JSEAsy software comes preloaded with hundreds of templates (job steps) to build your site-specific SWMS with.

Safe Operating Procedures (SOP) and Plant and Equipment Risk Assessments (PERA) are also included in all versions.

The JSEAsy Premium EHS Software is your total WHS management system.

The JSEAsy safety management software is available for download and install on a PC, or hosted in the cloud

JSEAsy Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Software

Process: Click the Links below to learn more about JSEAsy Safety Management Software and the process.

View an Infographic about How JSEAsy Software works.

See the different versions of the JSEAsy software.

When you buy or Rent JSEAsy you have access to all of the latest version SWMS templates, for all trades and industries.

Download the JSEAsy latest version SWMS template register.

This is a register sorted by industry type and industry specific of all of the SWMS templates included in the latest version of the JSEAsy Safety Management Software.

Feral animal control work could be hazardous due to the unpredictable nature of animals.
Thousands of SWMS templates included in the JSEAsy SWMS software.

Save time and Money!

 

Hundreds of templates included – 1 low price – Exceptional value!

When you buy or rent the JSEAsy safety software, not only to get all of the templates specifically for Feral animal control, but you also get all of the templates for all of the other industries and trades as well.  You will also benefit from many of the Farming and Agriculture and Pest Control templates.

Order Now!

A list of all the templates included in all versions of the JSEAsy EHS software is shown below.

  • You can search by scrolling through the list of all templates.
  • You can apply filters to the list by selecting an Industry Type
  • You can further refine the list by selecting and industry type and an industry specific.
  • You can do key word searches for templates.  If you can’t find what you are looking for try:
    • Shortening the search term. For example, searching for “deliv” would show deliver and deliveries, but if you searched for deliveries, it would exclude deliver.
    • Look for a synonyms/ alternate word for what you are looking for. E.g. tube or pipe

Subscribe to our Newsletter:

Choose Your Region

Contact JSEAsy

© JSEAsy | Disclaimer & Privacy Policy | Website developed by Foreunner Computer Systems