Download a free Fly & Wasp Killer Spray COSHH assessment for documenting the safe use, handling, storage and disposal of aerosol insecticide spray in the workplace. This editable COSHH assessment template is designed for facilities managers, pest control contractors, landlords, housing providers, food premises, hospitality venues, warehouses, schools, offices, retail units, commercial buildings, depots and maintenance teams where fly and wasp killer spray is used to control flying insects in and around workplace premises.
Fly & Wasp Killer Spray products are commonly supplied as aerosol insecticides for controlling flies, wasps and other flying insects in areas such as kitchens, bin stores, service yards, loading bays, refuse areas, plant rooms, entrances, outdoor seating areas and general workplace spaces. Depending on the product, they may contain active ingredients such as pyrethroids or other insecticidal agents, with aerosol propellants that may be flammable. The assessment must therefore be checked against the exact product label and manufacturer’s safety data sheet.
This Fly & Wasp Killer Spray COSHH assessment template helps employers and responsible persons record key product details, active ingredient where known, intended use, application method, treatment area, storage arrangements, exposure controls, ventilation requirements, fire precautions, environmental controls, first aid information, accidental release response, disposal arrangements, PPE requirements, user instructions and review dates. It provides a practical starting point for workplaces needing a fly killer spray COSHH assessment, wasp killer aerosol COSHH template, insecticide spray safety document, pest control COSHH assessment or free health and safety document template for insect control products used at work.
Employers and duty holders have a legal responsibility to assess substances used during work activities and make sure employees, contractors, cleaners, maintenance staff, food handlers, visitors and others are not exposed to unnecessary health, safety or environmental risks. Under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002, hazardous substances must be identified, assessed and controlled. Because fly and wasp killer sprays are usually biocidal insecticides, users should also consider the GB Biocidal Products Regulation, product authorisation requirements, label restrictions, professional-use conditions and safe-use instructions for the specific product being applied.
For aerosol products such as Fly & Wasp Killer Spray, the COSHH assessment should reflect the actual pest control activity being carried out, including spraying into the air or onto surfaces, using the product near entrances, waste areas or food premises, keeping treatment away from open food and food-contact surfaces, preventing access by children, unauthorised persons and pets, avoiding inhalation of spray mist, controlling overspray and ensuring treated areas are ventilated before re-entry. Where the aerosol is flammable, the assessment should also consider storage away from heat, sunlight, hot surfaces, sparks and ignition sources.
A clear Fly & Wasp Killer Spray COSHH assessment helps demonstrate that aerosol insecticides, pest control chemicals, application controls, ventilation, fire precautions and environmental safeguards have been properly considered as part of your workplace health and safety arrangements. This is particularly useful for pest control contractors, facilities teams, kitchen managers, food business operators, landlords, school site teams, cleaning supervisors, warehouse managers and duty holders responsible for insect control, hygiene standards, chemical storage and contractor safety documentation.
The document can be customised with your company details, site location, product brand, active ingredient, treatment area, application method, quantity stored, authorised users, responsible person, ventilation arrangements, environmental controls, PPE requirements and review date. Once completed, the assessment can be downloaded as a PDF, stored in your compliance records or shared with pest control contractors, site staff, cleaning teams, maintenance teams, supervisors, facilities managers and health and safety representatives.
Relevant compliance includes the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002, GB Biocidal Products Regulation, Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 where flammable aerosols or vapours are present, Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, Food Safety Act 1990 where food premises are involved, Food Hygiene Regulations where applicable, Environmental Protection Act 1990, UK CLP requirements, UK REACH duties where applicable, HSE COSHH guidance, HSE DSEAR guidance, HSE biocides guidance and the requirement to use the product label and manufacturer’s safety data sheet when completing a suitable and sufficient assessment.