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13farrar		#1 Posted : 22 August 2011 10:50:39(UTC)
Rank: Forum user		Has anyone got good advice in the removal of seagull excrement? Minimum requirements for PPE and any other equipment used in correct disposal of?
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kevkel		#2 Posted : 22 August 2011 12:28:35(UTC)
Rank: Super forum user		You should use a hepa filter face mask and wet down the area to prevent dust rising. Use an ornithological disinfectant also. The most important thing is to avoid inhaling dust from the faeces or feathers.
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bod212		#3 Posted : 22 August 2011 12:57:07(UTC)
Rank: Forum user		We work in locations where there can be a lot of pigeon poo, so I used indg426 for help when preparing the risk assessment. Free to download from HSE interweb.
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13farrar		#4 Posted : 22 August 2011 12:59:11(UTC)
Rank: Forum user		Thank you Gerry, thank you Kev
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bob youel		#5 Posted : 22 August 2011 13:31:52(UTC)
Rank: Super forum user		If my memory serves me right its also classed as hazardous waste & this can be a problem where there is a large amount to remove
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MB1		#6 Posted : 22 August 2011 13:34:04(UTC)
Rank: Super forum user		And watch out for angry seagulls as they can be quite aggressive critters!
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13farrar		#7 Posted : 22 August 2011 16:39:22(UTC)
Rank: Forum user		Thank you Bob, that is a consideration we will have to deal with. We don't yet know the amount to be cleared. Thanks MB1. I know, I've been to Bath recently.
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