Reference:- Bird Guano/007

Assessor: / C ECCLES / Position: / Assurance Manager / Extension: / 08700-660-999 / Building:
Work/Process Details.
Building: / Location:

Work/Process Description.

Throughout the year various situations will arise where bird droppings become evident due to the roosting of birds, the droppings will be removed by operatives to provide a safe workplace for staff, contractors & Visitors.
The work is As Required
The Frequency of work is 0.00 per week / month / other: When Required.
Substance / Product / By Product: / MEL/OES / State / Quantity / Classification
Bird Droppings / Guano/Dust / Variable / Sensitzser
Chlamydia psittaci / Bacteria
Cryptococcus neoformans / Yeast
Histoplasma capsulatum / Fungus
Allergenic particles / Dust Particles
Air Borne Diseases / Dust & Micro Organisms
Exposure Assessment:
Is there a chance of workers being exposed to the substances? /

YES

/

NO

At what level? /

HIGH

/

MEDIUM

/

LOW

How many personnel may be exposed? /

Directly

/

3

/

Indirectly

/

Facility Staff

Duration of Exposure = Various /

Frequency of Exposure: When in affected area.

Other Comments:
The Building Management Centre must be informed of the removal of this product before removal and instruct building staff accordingly.
General Information:
First Aid Measures:
Eyes: / Immediately wash eyes with plenty of water with the eyelid held wide open for at least 15 minutes, seek medical attention.
Skin: / Immediately wash with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, seek medical attention.
Inhalation: / If breathing is difficult, remove to fresh air. Seek medical attention.
Ingestion: / Immediately drink plenty of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Seek medical attention
Handling: / Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Remove and wash contaminated clothing and footwear before re-use.
Spillage: / Take up with inert absorbing material. Collect in containers. Clean up affected area with water.
Fire Fighting: / Dry Chemical, Water Spray, Foam, Carbon Dioxide.
Risk to Health: / Existing and potential exposures pose SIGNIFICANT / INSIGNIFICANT risks to health
* Delete as applicable
Controls / References / Adequate
None:
Administrative: / X / Make staff at local level aware of works / Yes
Enclosure: / X / When removal is taking place are to be cordoned off / Yes
General Ventilation: / X / Open available window/doors when inside / Yes
Local Exhaust Ventilation: / Not Required / Yes
Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE): / X / Single Filter P1 face mask / Yes
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): / X / Coveralls, Boots, Nitrile GlovesSafety Goggles / Yes
Monitoring: / References: / Adequate
Health Surveillance: / X / Routine Checks by Operative and Management / Yes
Exposure Monitoring / Not Required / Yes
Storage and Control / Adequate
Removal. / X / Guano to be bagged and removed from site immediately on completion. Disposal in accordance with current legislation. / Yes
Assessment of Adequacy of Controls:

The Risk to Health is SIGNIFICANT / INSIGNIFICANT
* Delete as applicable
Action Required/Comments:
Review Date Not Later Than: / When legislation changes or composition changes. Review of MSDS will take place annually Not later than 31/12/2019
Assessors Name: / C ECCLES / Date: / 4th January 2016
Assessors Signature / / Date: / 04/01/2016

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