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27 March 2020

Coronavirus (Covid-19) risk assessment template released for BPCA members

BPCA members can now access a Coronavirus (Covid-19) risk assessment template provided by Stallard Kane.

Risk assessment template covid 19 now available

You can access the risk assessment template in the BPCA Member Area (login required).

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The template covers:

  • Catching / Spreading
  • Employee travel plans
  • Lack of awareness
  • “At-risk” employees.

Remember

If you use this template:

  1. This risk assessment needs to be discussed with employees to ensure that they are fully aware of all control measures
  2. Employees are to sign an acknowledgement sheet for their understanding of this risk assessment
  3. The risk assessment is to be reviewed on an ongoing basis as per government guidance
  4. This risk assessment must be approved by the nominated person for health and safety before being issued as a live document

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31 October 2025

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VIDEO: Consumer vulnerability: recognising the signs, reducing the risks with Louise Baxter MBE

Louise Baxter MBE, Head of the National Trading Standards Scams Team and Non-Executive Director at TrustMark, explores what consumer vulnerability really means in 2025 and how it affects the work you do every day.

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30 October 2025

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BPCA launch new careers hub, video and Open Doors Charter

Rosina Robson shares how the Association’s new pestcareers.org.uk hub, recruitment film, Open Doors Charter and social media campaign are helping to attract a more diverse, skilled and inspired workforce into pest management.

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29 October 2025

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Government guidance on Awaab’s Law issued for social landlords

On 27 October 2025, Awaab’s Law entered into force. Applying to social landlords, their tenants are now protected against emergency hazards and significant damp and mould hazards.

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26 November 2025

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GUIDANCE: Providing pest management work experience for young people

The guidance explains how to safely and legally offer meaningful work experience to young people in the UK pest management industry.

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25 November 2025

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New social housing reporting checklist template to help pest technicians support landlords under Awaab’s Law

BPCA members can now access a new Social Housing Reporting Checklist in the BPCA Member Library, designed to make it easier for technicians to record and report potential hazards when working in social housing properties.

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25 November 2025

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Raccoons remain on watchlist following Cornwall sighting

Experts at national trade body, British Pest Control Association (BPCA) are continuing to keep a watching brief on the expansion of raccoons across Europe after lone raccoon was spotted roaming gardens in Gwennap, Cornwall.

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