This Rodent Bait Station Installation & Servicing SOP (Safe Operating Procedure) covers installing, anchoring, checking, re-baiting and removing tamper-resistant rodent bait stations at commercial and industrial sites. It sets out licence and label checks, handling rodenticide bait, locking and securing stations, recording station activity, removing dead rodents, hygiene, and what to do when a station is found open or damaged. It's written by WHS specialists, aligned to Australian WHS legislation, and fully editable in Microsoft Word.
Who it's for
Pest control businesses and technicians
Food manufacturers and processors
Warehouses and distribution centres
Facility managers at commercial and industrial sites
Farms, grain stores and agricultural businesses
Use it to
Train and induct workers in exactly how you expect the task to be done
Keep a clear reference at the machine, in the vehicle or on site
Record competency with the built-in sign-off
Show clients, insurers and auditors your safe work methods are written down
What this SOP covers
Poisoning from swallowing, touching or breathing rodenticide bait or dust
Secondary poisoning of children, pets or wildlife from unsecured stations
Disease from live or dead rodents, droppings or nests, such as leptospirosis
Bites and scratches from live rodents
Cuts from station casings, anchor fittings and tools
Bending, kneeling and reaching to awkward stations
Slips and trips in cluttered, wet or poorly lit areas
What's included
7 pre-operational checks, from your pest control licence, product label and SDS to station locks, the bait map and bait use-by dates
A 13-step operating procedure covering station placement, anchoring, baiting to the label, locking, servicing, dead rodents, records and hand washing
Station security controls to keep bait away from children, pets and wildlife, and dealing with damaged stations or stations left open
6 shutdown, housekeeping and post-operation steps
Emergency actions for swallowed bait, eye or skin contact, rodent bites and stations found open, not locked or damaged
PPE checklist and a list of related documents
Competency acknowledgement and worker sign-off
Space for your logo, SOP number, version and review dates
Why use this template
Saves hours compared with writing an SOP from a blank page
Written as clear, numbered steps that workers can follow on the job
Fully editable, so you can match it to your equipment, site and how your team works
The competency sign-off gives you a training record from day one
How it works
Buy online and download straight away. You'll also get an email with your link.
Add your logo, company name, SOP number and dates.
Check it suits your equipment and site, and edit anything you need to.
Train your workers and have them sign the competency acknowledgement.
Need more than one SOP?
This SOP is also included in the Ultimate Pest Control SOP Bundle. At $197 for the whole bundle, it works out much cheaper than buying SOPs one at a time.
Common questions
Is a pest control licence needed?
The SOP says this work may require a current pest control licence, certification or other authorisation in your jurisdiction, and workers confirm it's current before working with rodenticide bait.
Does it cover mixing rodenticides?
No. Mixing, formulating or off-label use of rodenticide isn't covered. Bait must always be used in line with the registered product label.
Does it include record keeping?
Yes. Workers record each station's location, ID, date and bait type, and log activity, bait used and dead rodents found after every visit.
Can I change it?
Yes. It's a Microsoft Word file, so you can add, remove or change any step, check or hazard, 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.
