Pest Control Research facing charges over poisoning which hospitalised worker 9 Feb, 2021 12:57 AM 2 minutes to read WorkSafe investigation after chemical poisoning in Christchurch A pest control company has been charged after a worker was poisoned at a Christchurch factory. In May 2019, a Pest Control Research worker was processing chemicals when he came into contact with a poisonous substance. The worker was hospitalised after the exposure. Read More Advertisement WorkSafe has filed charges against the company under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015. Court documents show that Pest Control Research Ltd Partnership is facing six charges including exposing an individual to risk of harm or illness, and failing to have an emergency response plan.