This Bird, Bee and Wasp Removal SWMS (Safe Work Method Statement) is pre-filled and covers removing bird nests and droppings, installing bird proofing, removing bee hives and swarms, and treating wasp nests. It sets out the hazards, control measures and risk ratings before and after controls for 26 activities, from approvals and biosecurity checks to roof void entry, insecticide use and emergency response to anaphylaxis. It's written by WHS specialists, aligned to Australian WHS legislation, and fully editable in Microsoft Word.
Who it's for
Pest control and pest management businesses
Beekeepers who remove swarms and hives
Bird proofing and netting installers
Property and facilities maintenance contractors
A SWMS isn't only for construction. Pest control businesses often use one as the written risk assessment for a task, the same way others use a JSA or Safe Work Procedure.
Use it to
Show clients, insurers and auditors how you manage the risks
Apply for tenders, contracts and supplier panels
Get through prequalification with Avetta, Cm3 and other contractor portals
Induct new workers and train them in the task
What this SWMS covers
Approvals for protected wildlife, biosecurity checks, and site inspection for fragile roofs and asbestos
Exclusion zones to protect occupants, the public and pets, and dealing with dogs and aggression
Transporting, mixing and decanting insecticide, and inspecting sprayers, dusters and bee vacuums
Ladders, roof access and EWPs for nests at eaves, gutters and roof edges
Roof voids and subfloors, including ceiling falls, live wiring, heat and bats
Removing bird nests and droppings, with controls for psittacosis, histoplasmosis and mites
Bird proofing with netting, spikes and wire, including around rooftop solar panels
Approaching hives and wasp nests, smoker use, and comb removal from wall cavities
Insecticide application, drift and overexposure, plus waste disposal and decontamination
Emergency response to anaphylaxis, mass stinging, chemical exposure or a fall
What's included
Hazards and control measures for 26 work activities
Risk ratings before and after controls, with a 5x5 risk matrix and the hierarchy of controls
PPE requirements checklist and high risk construction work checklist
Plant and equipment list, materials, and maintenance checks for sprayers, harnesses, EWPs and the adrenaline device
Relevant Australian Standards, including AS/NZS 1891.4 for height safety equipment and AS/NZS 2865 for confined spaces
Licence and training notes covering pest management licences, anaphylaxis first aid and respirator fit testing
Site specific hazards section for anything unique to your job
Worker sign-off sheet and worker consultation record
Why use this template
Saves hours compared with writing a SWMS from a blank page
Covers the most common hazards and control measures for this work, ready to use out of the box
Fully editable, so you can add, remove or change anything to suit your site and how your team works
Helps your business stay compliant, with risk ratings, worker sign-off and consultation records already set up
How it works
Buy online and download straight away. You'll also get an email with your link.
Add your logo, ABN, project and site details.
Check it suits your site and task, edit anything you need to, and consult your workers before you finalise it.
Brief your team and collect signatures.
Common questions
Do I need a SWMS for bird, bee and wasp removal?
Only when the work is high risk construction work, for example removing a nest or fitting bird proofing where someone could fall more than 2 metres, or entering a roof void that is a confined space. Otherwise a SWMS isn't mandatory, but you still have to manage the risks, and a SWMS is a sound way to record how. Clients, property managers and prequalification portals often ask for one.
Does it cover protected native birds?
Yes. It includes checking approvals and permits before work starts so protected native wildlife isn't unlawfully destroyed, and reporting a notifiable pest or animal disease.
Can I change it?
Yes. It's a Microsoft Word file, so you can add, remove or change any hazard, control or rating, and add your own logo and details.
Does it suit my state?
Yes. It's written to the model WHS laws and suits all states and territories, including Victoria under the OHS Act and Regulations.
What if it doesn't suit my work?
You're covered by our 30-day money-back guarantee if it isn't fit for purpose.
