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Hi , Unfortunalty we have discovered a mouse infestation amongst several of our recent inbound pallets. I am interested to learn if anyone has any risk assessment information we could peruse , as to the well being and saflety of our workforce. It goes without saying we have notified the supplier and our pest control providors . Never a pleasant subject , any pointers gratefully received, RussCo
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Mice aren't dangerous* - people just tend to over-react to them, like spiders.
People will want to know what is happening, what you are doing about it, what they can do with their packed lunches and snacks so the mice won't get to them (don't feed the mice), and what they should do if they see mice or evidence of mice (how to report it). So it's just a case of giving good information and listening tactfully to what people tell you.
* Well to be fair, they do like to eat electrical insulation which can cause a problem,a lthough they are still more a danger to themsleves.
Edited by user 31 October 2023 08:21:43(UTC)
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Hi Are mouse UK mice or have they come from abroad? The government does not take kindly to foreign mice turn up in the UK! If they are then you should contact the Animal and Plant Health Agency(APHA).
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I have to disagree with the comment that Mice are not dangerous, it has already been pointed out that they are attracted to Electrical wiring and in addition they absolutley carry disease and pass urine over any surface they come into contact with which in itself is a Health Hazard. If these Mice have came from abroad then there is a huge amount of not very nice desease they could pass on, Rat's on Ships and the 'Plague' anyone.
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Like I said - people over-react to mice!
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dont forget that all rodents - not just rats can carry Leptospirosis as well as other infections. While more usualy associated with contaminated water i would be looking at good hygiene practices when unloading.
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A protester has released mice spray painted in the coloiurs of Palestine into a MacDonalds in Birmingham. What next - a mouse carrying a bomb. Who says mice aren't dangerous. Haven't you heard of Dangermouse.
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The Special Operations Excutive are reported to have developed exploding rats
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The Special Operations Excutive are reported to have developed exploding rats
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So to summarise, for your safety around mice:
1. Do not use electrical cables that mice have chewed into.
2. Do not lick surfaces that mice have run over.
3. Keep an explosion-proof barrier between yourself and the mice.
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Rodents such as mice are mainly a nuisance but those from abroad can be carrying all sorts of diseases such as Hantavirus-https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-19514367., hence the concern from people like Defra-APHA.
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Even elephants are scared of mice. Joking aside criminals and terrorists are devising brilliant methods of upsetting our applecarts and anything that enters the UK without being ordered in, like the mice ridden pallets should be looked at with extreme caution. IMHO.
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Originally Posted by: Kate  So to summarise, for your safety around mice:
1. Do not use electrical cables that mice have chewed into.
2. Do not lick surfaces that mice have run over.
3. Keep an explosion-proof barrier between yourself and the mice.
While i usually find your postings very measured think you are being a bit dismissive here Kate. As i think i said in my original post - i would just be reminding people about good hygiene - hand washing etc if i found incoming goods heavily contaminated with rodent droppings or urine. Its easy to say working with an Environmental health team i dealt with a number of food poisonings caused by rodent contamination of packaging. and while its rare people do die of food poisoning. I agree dont make a huge issue of it - just simple sensible, proportionate controls needed - but dont ignore it.
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Originally Posted by: HSSnail Originally Posted by: Kate So to summarise, for your safety around mice:
1. Do not use electrical cables that mice have chewed into.
2. Do not lick surfaces that mice have run over.
3. Keep an explosion-proof barrier between yourself and the mice.
While i usually find your postings very measured think you are being a bit dismissive here Kate. As i think i said in my original post - i would just be reminding people about good hygiene - hand washing etc if i found incoming goods heavily contaminated with rodent droppings or urine. Its easy to say working with an Environmental health team i dealt with a number of food poisonings caused by rodent contamination of packaging. and while its rare people do die of food poisoning. I agree dont make a huge issue of it - just simple sensible, proportionate controls needed - but dont ignore it.
I agree, we are not even sure what the industry in question is. For example, birds are not dangerous until they are at an airport. If this is in the food industry then there is potential for harm.
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