Pest Management Standards For Food Plants - National Pest ...

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SECTION
SECTION 1: PERSONNEL
1.5 Vehicles
Reasoning
Plants have very specific requirements for vehicles both in terms of operations and in
terms of security. This section sets the minimum for vehicle standards.
Standard
All vehicles used for service must:
• Be clearly marked with company name
• Be properly licensed
• Have a current inspection if required by the state or province.
• Have adequate insurance of at least $1 million aggregate bodily injury and property
damage (U.S. and Canada only); for other countries, the minimum insurance required
by law shall be obtained. If plant requires additional insurance, then the plant
requirement must be met
• Be parked in properly assigned area
• Contain materials and equipment secured when unattended to restrict access.
Drivers
A five year motor vehicle background check must be completed for all new company
employees who will drive on plant property.
All drivers must have viewed the NPMA Safe Driving Video or participate in an insurance
industry approved program annually and the company must retain safe driving training
records as required by the insurance company.
In addition, the vehicle must include at least the following equipment:
• First aid kit
• Spill control to cover all products on the vehicle
• Current labels and Material Safety Data Sheets
• Vehicle list (continued):
• Service Kit (carrying kit for small quantities of products and equipment)
• Change of clothing
• Coveralls
• Other equipment required by plant or label of products used in the plant.
1.6 Safety
Background
Safety is a vital part of any pest management program. The pest management company
and the food plant both must maintain safe working environments.
Beyond just minimal regulatory requirements, policies must be in place to ensure a safe
work environment.
Standard
Each company must have a Safety Plan and must document training of all employees
working in food plants. Each company must also provide verification that food plant
specific safety training has been completed. Safety plans must include but are not limited
to:
• Respiratory protection training if a product is used requiring use of a respirator.
Where a respirator is required, respirator training must be completed including the
use of the NPMA Respiratory Safety Video or equivalent. The video is available from
that National Pest Management Association. For contact information, visit www.
npmapestworld.org.
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