Practical guidanceWorldwide with United Kingdom guidance where relevant

How can outdoor workers build tick checks into a shift?

Use agreed interim and end-of-shift checks, private facilities, removal equipment and reporting procedures within the workplace risk assessment.

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Short answer

Use agreed interim and end-of-shift checks, private facilities, removal equipment and reporting procedures within the workplace risk assessment.

At a glance

Use agreed interim and end-of-shift checks, private facilities, removal equipment and reporting procedures within the workplace risk assessment. Adapt clothing, authorised repellent, route choice and checks to the activity.

Key takeaways

• Use agreed interim and end-of-shift checks, private facilities, removal equipment and reporting procedures within the workplace risk assessment.

• Adapt clothing, authorised repellent, route choice and checks to the activity.

• Apply this information with current official guidance and the actual circumstances; use qualified medical or veterinary help when removal, symptoms or safety are concerning.

Direct answer

Use agreed interim and end-of-shift checks, private facilities, removal equipment and reporting procedures within the workplace risk assessment.

Use it in context

Adapt clothing, authorised repellent, route choice and checks to the activity.

Practical next step

Apply this information with current official guidance and the actual circumstances; use qualified medical or veterinary help when removal, symptoms or safety are concerning.