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Safety, Health, Environmental & Quality Bulletin No 633

16 August 2018

Brown Tailed Moth

Please see enclosed a safety alert regarding
Brown Tailed Moths that was shared with us
by Quant.

The moth is common in the south of the UK
and the hot weather means this year they have
had a breeding boom.

The Moths are brown, hairy and about 30mm
long, they are often found in brambles as well
as hawthorn and blackberry bushes.

The Moths have fine hairs that can cover
themselves, their nests and can become
airborne, the hairs can cause very itchy skin
rashes on contact and breathing difficulties if
inhaled. The rashes can last for weeks.

When working near many ground signs we
need to disturb weeds or undergrowth around
the sign. Always check the area for hazards
before hazards, including sharps, excrement,
insects / nests or poisonous plants.

Do not touch or disturb anything you suspect
may be a Brown Tailed Moth, stop and
contact your line manager if they are near
your work area.

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