Who should be contacted in the event of an injury or death occurring during a pest control operation?

In the event of an injury or death occurring during a pest control operation, it is essential to contact the Structural Pest Control Board and OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration). These organizations play crucial roles in overseeing safety regulations and ensuring compliance within the pest control industry. Reporting such incidents to them helps maintain industry safety standards, facilitates proper investigation, and may lead to necessary regulatory actions.

The Structural Pest Control Board is responsible for the licensing and regulation of the pest control industry in California. They provide oversight on safety practices, and by notifying them, you ensure that all relevant protocols and regulations are followed after an incident. OSHA, on the other hand, aims to ensure workplace safety and health; thus, they must be informed when any workplace incident occurs that could jeopardize workers' safety or violate safety regulations.

In situations involving injury or death, while local law enforcement might be necessary for certain circumstances, and emergency medical services are crucial for immediate care, the pivotal action here is to report to the appropriate regulatory bodies like the Structural Pest Control Board and OSHA to address compliance and safety standards. The supervisor may also need to be informed, but the primary responsibility lies with the designated regulatory organizations.