Posted By Robert S Woods
Has anyone got a risk assessment, SSOW or method statement for clearing pigeon droppings? The pigeons have made there home on the top floor of an old mill building and by the look of it they have been there for a number of years.

All help and info gratefully received.

Posted By brian mills
Robert,

I wrote a Tool Box Talk for Electricians who would disturb dropping when working on cable trays, it may help.

GUANO (bird droppings)
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? Guano can be found almost anywhere on site.
? There is a risk of Psittacosis (also known as parrot fever or bird fanciers lung).
? Incubation period can be between 4-15 days the disease varies from flu-like illness with a fever, headache, joint and muscle pains for a few days. In the worst possible cases it can cause pneumonia, endocarditic inflammation and hepatitis.

Routes of entry
? Inhalation
? Ingestion
? Absorption
? Injection
? All individuals susceptible to respiratory conditions should not be exposed to this risk

Control measures

? Wet dust suppression techniques
? Ventilation without the generation of dust
? PPE.
? Suitable impervious gloves
? Paper overalls
? Impervious footwear
? Eye protection
? Dust masks, in some cases standard P2 may be required.

regards

Brian