Best practices for nuisance wildlife control operators in New York State

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Ch 4: Section two: Risks that come with your job

Electrocution and other safety risks

Wildlife diseases | Ladder safety| Bites and stings | Tetanus | Heat related illness

Many buildings contain old wiring systems, such as "post and tube." If there was any insulation on the wires, it may have deteriorated. You could be working around bare wires that are "live." Touch one and you could be electrocuted. (This also happens to rodents and birds.) Anything that is metal, such as a roof, can become electrified. Be especially alert for dangers when in an old or poorly maintained building. Will the attic floor bear your weight? Are the joists solid? Slate roofs can be very slippery, especially when wet. To learn how to recognize and avoid hazards associated with particular building styles, talk to those in the building trades.

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