We have had a number of incidents reported from our community staff re the above

We have advised that they should use PPE as appropriate and make contact with environmental health for fumigation of the home/s as needed. However - they are now asking whether the staff can use flea powder as part of the controls. I am now formulating a polite response based on the COSHH considerations etc  - has anyone else faced similar position? Would be grateful for any further advice on this subject

Any flea infestation needs to be treated properly, flea powder doesn't actually exist anymore as it has been superceded by better products.  The patient needs to be advised to treat their home and any pets to reduce the flea loading (if you have pets then it is almost inevitable that you will have a few fleas) the workers can be given preparations that deter the fleas from landing on them and biting them.  Strangely because the householder is surrounded by them they probably don't get bitten as they won't be attractive to the fleas but stangers entering the house will be affected.  I have two cats and one feral visitor I treat the cats monthly during the summer and the house two to three times per year.