MADEC Work Health & Safety Training & Induction Program

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•WorkplaceExpectations

•IncidentReporting

•WorkHealth&SafetyLegislation

•MADECWHSObjectives

•EmployerResponsibilities

•WorkerResponsibilities

•RiskManagement

•HierarchyofCandidates

•Housekeeping

•Slips,TripsandFalls

•HazardousSubstances

•DangerousGoods

•ElectricalSafety

•Isolation/TagOutProcedures

•Plant

•PersonalProtective Equipment(PPE)

•NoiseControl

•ManualHandling

•HowtoLiftandCarry

•Accident&Emergency Procedures

•OutdoorWork

•HighRiskConstructionWork

•WorkingatHeights

•FirstAid

•WorkingAlone

•Bullying

•OfficeSafety

This Work Health & Safety Training & Induction has been designed to:

•Provideyouwithanoverviewofthe generallegalandsafetyrequirementsfor theworkplace

•Adviseyouofyourbasiclegalrightsand obligations

•Letyouknowyouremployer’slegalrights andobligations

•Helpyouidentifyhazards,assessrisksand implementcontrols

•Reducethelikelihoodofyoubeinginjured atwork

•Reducethelikelihoodofothersbeing injuredbyyouractions

Note: This does not replace specific worksite or task training.


The program will cover:

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MADEC workers are expected to demonstrate the highest level of professionalism at all times by:

•Actinghonestly,withintegrityand upholdingthereputationofbothMADEC andyourHost

•Notengaginginanyconductinvolving dishonesty,fraud,deceitorcommitting anyactsthatreflectadverselyonMADEC oryourHost

•Maintainingahighlevelofpersonal hygieneandpresentationappropriateto yourworkplaceatalltimes

•Treatingfellowworkers,clients, supervisorsandmanagementwith respect,honestyandcourtesyatalltimes.

Everyworkplacehasitsownsetofrulesaboutacceptableandunacceptablebehaviour.Pleasefamiliariseyourselfwiththerulesthatrelatetoyourplaceofworkasfailuretocomplywithworkplaceproceduresandpoliciescanleadtodismissal.

Absence from Work

WhenyouareNOTabletoattendyourplacementyoumustnotifyyoursupervisororMADECinadvanceorasoonaspractical.Pleaseadoptthehabitofkeepingincontactwithyoursupervisorifyouhaveanyreasontobeabsentfromyourplacement.

•Beforeeachworkplacement,MADECwill adviseyouofyournormalworkhoursand breaktimes

•Ifyouarelatetoworkyoumustreport immediatelytoyoursupervisoratyour hostworkplace

•Ifyouareunabletoattendworkyou mustcontactyoursupervisoratyourhost workplaceANDMADECBEFOREyour usualstarttime.

IfyouareabsentfromworkduetoillnessyoumustcontactyoursupervisoratthehostworkplaceANDMADECASAP,provideamedicalcertificatewhererequired,andadviseofhowlongyouexpecttobeunfitforwork.


WORKPLACE EXPECTATIONS

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Attendance

Itisimportantthatyouattendyourworkplaceonthedaysandhoursasdeterminedpriortocommencementorasagreedoncecommenced.YouwillberequiredtocompleteanattendancerecordwhichistobeforwardedtoMADEConaweeklybasis.

Fit For Work

ItisexpectedthatMADECworkerswillpresentthemselvesinafitforworkstate,whichwillallowthemtoperformassignedtasksinamanner,thatdoesn’tthreatentheirownsafetyorthatofothers.Considerationneedstobegiventonumerousfactorsgiventheinter-relationshipbetweenworkandpersonallife.

Alcohol/ DrugsThedangersofconsumingdrugsandalcoholintheworkplacearewellrecognized.YoumustobservepoliciesthatthehostemployerandMADEChaveinregardtodrugsandalcohol.Often,breachesofworkplacedrugoralcoholpoliceswillleadtodismissal.

Nooneistopresentforworkundertheinfluenceofalcoholordrugsortouse,distributeorpossessthemattheworkplace.Aworkerattendingataworkplacewhileundertheeffectofalcoholordrugswillnotbepermittedtocommenceorcontinueworking.

Fatigue

Fatigueisanacuteorchronicstateoftirednesswhichaffectsemployeeperformance,safetyandhealthandrequiresrestorsleepforrecovery.Fatiguemayaffectphysicalandmentalcapacitiesandincreasetheriskofworkplaceincidents.

Fatiguecanbecausedbynumerousfactorsincluding;physicalandmentaldemandsoftasks,exposuretohazards,familyresponsibilities,stress,workschedules,adequacyofsupervision,levelofinformation&trainingprovided,traveltime,lifestyleandpersonalhealth.Managementoffatigueisasharedresponsibilitybetweentheemployerandworker. Signs of fatigue:Longeyeblinks,repeatedyawning,frequentblinking,bloodshoteyes,poorreactiontime,slowspeech,lossofenergy,andaninabilitytoconcentrate.

Fatigue impairs the ability to: Maintainattention,followinginstructions,thinkclearly,makedecisions,concentrate,thinklaterally&analytically,respondtochangingcircumstances,coordinatehandeyemovements,recogniserisks,controlemotions,remainalert.

Mostadultsneed7to8hoursofsleepinevery24hourstofeelwellrested.Asleepdebtisbuiltupbyroutinelygettinglessthan7to8hoursofsleeppernight.Fatiguerelated“microsleeps”areveryhardtopredictorpreventandcanplacetheindividualandotherssafetyatrisk.Itisessentialthatpotentialfatiguesituationsareidentified,assessedandcontrolled.Beingawakefor20hoursimpairsperformancetothesamelevelashavinga0.10bloodalcoholcontent.


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Prescription / Pharmaceutical Medication

Ifyouaretakingmedicationthatmayaffectyourworkperformanceyoumustnotifyyoursupervisor.

•Workersmustestablishanysideeffects ofmedicationwhichmayimpacton theirabilitytoworksafelyandnotifytheir supervisor.

•Workersmustnotattendworkwhile takingmedicationwhichmayimpacton theirabilitytoworksafely.

Meal Breaks

Workersmustnotworkformorethanfivehourswithoutamealbreakofatleast30minutes.

ClothingAppropriateclothingistobeworninaccordancewithyourpositionandworkplacerequirements.Widebrimhatsandsunscreenarerequiredforoutdoorwork.YouwillbeadvisedontheappropriatedressandPersonalProtectiveEquipment(PPE)requirementsforyourworkplace.

Smoking Policy

Mostworkplaceshaveasmokingpolicythatmustbefollowed.Smokingisprohibitedinsidebuildings,enclosedareasorinareaswhereotherpeople(includingthepublic)areaffectedbyyouractionsandwherefoodisconsumed.Onlysmokeindesignatedareas.

Personal Hygiene

Basicpersonalhygieneandcleanlinessstandardsarerequiredofallworkersespeciallythosehandlingproduce(fruit&vegetables)andhospitalityworkers.Workersshouldensuretheyfollowtheproceduresandguidelinesthatapplytotheirworkplace,somepositionsmayrequireworkerstohaveafoodhandler’scertificate.Handwashingisavitalpartofensuringhygienestandardsaremaintainedandpreventingcrosscontamination.

Hands should be washed: •afterusingthebathroom•afterusingchemicals•aftersmoking•afterhandlingcash

•afterreturningfromabreakandthe startofashift•afterhandlingwasteorgarbage•afterhandlingrawfoods,particularly meat,poultryorseafood

Mobile Phones & Electronic Devices

Anyunauthoriseduseofmobilephonesorotherelectronicdevicesduringworkisprohibited.Ensureyouareawareoftheworkplacerulesregardingdeviceuseasinappropriateorunauthoriseduseofdevicescanleadtodismissal.

WORKPLACE EXPECTATIONSWORKPLACE EXPECTATIONS

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Motor Vehicles

Workersmustnotoperateanyvehicleorplantwithoutholdingavaliddriver’slicencefortheclassofvehicleandhavesupervisors’authorisation.Anytrafficinfringementsorpenaltiesincurredbyyouareyourresponsibilityasthedriverincludinganysuchfines.Vehiclesaretobeparkedindesignatedareasasdirected.

An Incident is an unplanned event which causes or could have caused injury, and/or damage to property and/or equipment. Incidents range from near-misses to serious accidents and emergencies.

Ifyouareinvolvedinorwitnessanincidentyoumust:

1. Notify your workplace supervisor immediately.Anyworkplaceinjurymust bereportedtothefirstaidattendantand yoursupervisor.

2.Yoursupervisorwillassistyouto Complete an Incident Reportandprovide relevantdetailsoftheoccurrence.This informsusofwhathashappenedsothat wecaninvestigateandmonitorthehazard toensureappropriatecontrolsareinplace

3.Notify your MADEC Consultantas soonaspracticalonthedaytheincident occurred.Allhazardsandincidents, includingnearmisses,mustbereported tobothMADECandyoursupervisoratthe hostemployereveniftheydon’tresultin aninjuryordamage.MADECwillalso keeparecordoftheincidentorhazardfor futuremonitoringandassessment.

Thelegislationprovidesaframeworktoprotectthehealth,safetyandwelfareofallworkersatworkandofotherpeoplewhomightbeaffectedbytheworkandaimsto:

•Protectthehealthandsafetyofworkers andotherpeoplebyeliminatingor minimisingrisks

•Ensurefairandeffectiverepresentation, consultationandcooperationtoaddress andresolvehealthandsafetyissuesinthe workplace

•Promoteinformation,educationand trainingonworkhealthandsafety

•Delivercontinuousimprovementand progressivelyhigherstandardsofwork healthandsafety.


WORK HEALTH & SAFETY LEGISLATION

INCIDENT REPORTING

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WHS Regulations

TheWHSRegulationssetoutthewayinwhichsomedutiesundertheWHSActmustbemetandprescribesproceduraloradministrativerequirementstosupporttheWHSAct.(eg.Requiringlicencesforspecificactivitiesandthekeepingofrecords).

Codes of Practice

CodesofPracticeprovidepracticalguidanceonhowtomeettheminimumstandardsoftheActsandtheRegulations.Itisrecognisedthatequivalentorbetterwaysofachievingtherequiredworkhealthandsafetyoutcomesmaybepossible.ForthatreasoncompliancewithCodesofPracticeisnotmandatoryprovidingthatanyothermethodusedprovidesanequivalentorhigherstandardofworkhealthandsafetythansuggestedbytheCodeofPractice.

MADECiscommittedtoprovidingasafeandhealthyworkplaceforallworkersbyadoptingaplannedandsystematicapproachtothemanagementofWHSandprovidingtheresourcesforitssuccessfulimplementation.Thiswillbeachievedbyensuring:

•Thatall hazardstohealthandsafety areidentified,therisks assessedand wheretheycannotbeeliminatedtheyare effectivelycontrolled.Controlmeasures areregularlymonitoredandevaluated.

•Workersareconsultedandencouragedto contributetothedecisionmakingprocess onWHSmattersaffectingtheirhealthand safetyatwork.

•Allmanagers,supervisorsandworkers receiveappropriateinformation, instruction,trainingandsupervisionthey needtosafelycarryouttheirworkplace responsibilities.

WORKPLACE EXPECTATIONS WORK HEALTH & SAFETY LEGISLATION

MADEC WORK HEALTH & SAFETY OBJECTIVES

INCIDENT REPORTING

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Employers are required (as far as reasonably practicable) to:

•provideandmaintainthework environmentwithoutriskstohealthand safety

•maintainsafeplantandstructures

•maintainsafesystemsofwork

•ensureadequatefacilitiesforthewelfareat workofworkersincarryingoutworkfor thebusinessorundertaking,including ensuringaccesstothosefacilities

•ensurethesafeuse,handlingandstorage ofplant,structuresandsubstances

•providetheinformation,training, instructionandsupervisionthatis necessarytoprotectallpersonsfromrisks totheirhealthandsafety

•ensurethehealthofworkersandthe conditionsattheworkplacearemonitored forthepurposeofpreventingillnessor injury.

Management and Supervisors

ManagersandsupervisorsarerequiredtoensurethatWHSismanagedeffectivelyintheirareaofresponsibilityandensurecompliancewithWHSpoliciesandprocedures.Managementatalllevelsisrequiredtoimplementandkeepunderreviewthecompany’ssafetyprograminconsultationwithitsworkers.

Supervisorsarerequiredtotakeallpracticablemeasurestoensureworkersareprovidedasafeworkenvironmentandthatpoliciesandproceduresarecompliedwithandworkersareappropriatelysupervisedandtrained.

The following points outline some other Employer responsibilities:

•Providingsafety “Induction” training and clear safety rulesintheworkplace. Underlegislation,anemployercannot penaliseordismissaworkerforreporting aWHSissue

•Maintainaninjury register.Thisis compulsoryinordertoforwardclaimsto theagencywithwhichtheemployerhas itsinsurancepolicy

•Ensurethatanysafety equipment necessary to perform specific activities isprovidede.g.masks,gogglesandgloves whenusingchemicals;earprotectorsif usingverynoisyequipment;protective clothingmustbeprovidedinsome workplaces

•Providefirstaidequipmentandensure eachworkerattheworkplacehasaccessto theequipment

•Consult,co-operate&co-ordinatewith workers,on-hireworkers,contractors, volunteersandanyotherpeoplewhoare anemployerdirectlyaffectedbyahealth andsafetymatter.Thisincludessharing informationabouthealthandsafety, givingworkersareasonableopportunity toexpresstheirviews,andtakingthose viewsintoaccount.

MADEC’s primary form of consultation is through safety talks, conducted by your consultant/supervisor, where information relating to WHS is shared and considered. Please contact MADEC if you have any concerns with WHS matters.

EMPLOYER RESPONSIBILITIES

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You (the worker) have a Duty of Care under the Law to:

•Takecareforyourownhealthandsafety, andthatofotherpeople

•Co-operatewithanythingMADECor yourhostemployerdoestomeetitsWHS obligationsincludingfollowingreasonable instructionregardinghealthandsafety

•Workinasafemannerbyfollowingyour Supervisors’directionsandlearninghow touseallequipmentproperly,including obeyingallsafetysigns,followingwork instructions,andwearinganypersonal protectiveequipmentrequired

•Workanduseequipmentsafelyandfollow anyworkplacepolicies,proceduresand workinstructions.Youmustnotinterfere withormisuseanyequipmentprovided foryourhealthandsafetyandthehealth andsafetyofothers

•Ifyoubecomeawareofahazardoran incident(includinganearmiss)relatingto healthandsafetyyoumustreportitto yoursupervisorimmediately

•Ensurethatyoupresentinastatefitfor workandarenotundertheinfluenceof drugsoralcoholwhileatwork

•Youmustnotoperateanyplantortools unlesstrainedandauthorisedtodoso.

If you are asked to perform tasks or use tools or equipment for which you are not trained or qualified inform your supervisor and do not proceed until trained.

•Youmustnotrepairorperform maintenanceonanyplantunlessqualified andauthorisedtodoso

•Assistyoursupervisortoidentify,assess riskandcontrolhazardsintheworkplace

•UseanyPersonalProtectiveEquipment (PPE)required

•Keepyourworkareatidyandremoveany hazards

•Obeytrafficrulesanddemarcationlines

There are heavy fines and penalties for both employers and workers who fail to observe the rules regarding workplace safety.

EMPLOYER RESPONSIBILITIES WORKER RESPONSIBILITIES

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Asanemployer,MADEChasmoralandlegalobligationstoprovideandmaintainasafeandhealthyworkplace.Toeffectivelymanageourbusinessincludinghealthandsafetyintheworkplaceitisimperativetoidentifyhazards,assesstherisksandimplement&monitorcontrols.

Theterms“hazardidentification”,“riskassessment”and“riskcontrol”arecommonlyusedtosummarisethissystematicapproachformanagingworkplacehealthandsafety.

Definition of a Hazard:Hazardisasourceorsituationwithapotentialtocauseinjury,illness,ordamagetopropertyortheenvironment.

IDENTIFY HAZARDS ASSESS RISKS

MONITOR CONTROLSIMPLEMENT

CONTROLSOLUTIONS

Identify Hazards

Anypotentiallyhazardoussituations(whichmaycauseinjury,illnessordisease)inyourworkplacearetobeidentifiedonanongoingbasisbeforetheyoccur.Thehazardidentificationprocessisdesignedtoidentifyallthepossiblesituationswherepeoplemaypossiblybeexposedtoinjury,illnessanddisease.

Risk or Job Safety Assessmentsarerequiredtobeconductedinthefollowingcircumstances:

•Priortoanewpieceofplantorequipmentbeingputintouse•Whenanewsystemorworkpracticeisintroduced•Whenanexistingsystemorworkpracticeischanged•Aspartofanincidentinvestigation•Asnewinformationaboutworkpractices,substances,plantbecomesavailable•CompliancewithLegislation,Regulations,CodesofPractice,PoliciesorProcedures

This is why it is necessary that you inform MADEC prior to performing jobs at your workplace that you were not engaged to do and that are not included in the job safety assessment.

Checklistsandguidancematerialarereadilyavailabletoassistintheidentificationofvarioushazardsforparticulartypesofwork.Onceahazardhasbeenidentifiedandtherisksassessedanappropriatecontrolsolutioncanthenbeimplemented.

RISK MANAGEMENT

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Assess Risks

Thepurposeofriskassessmentistodeterminewhetherthereisanylikelihoodofinjury,illnessordiseaseassociatedwithapotentiallyhazardoussituationbyconsidering:

•whetheranyperson(workersandvisitors) wouldbeexposedtotheidentified situationsunderallpossiblescenarios(eg duringinstallation,commissioning, erection,operation,inspection, maintenance,repair,serviceandcleaning ofplant):

•whatexistingmeasuresareinplaceto protectthehealthandsafetyofpeople whomaybeexposed:and

•howadequatetheexistingmeasures areforprotectingthehealthandsafetyof peoplewhomaybeexposed.

Amatrixisgenerallyusedtodetermineandassignthelevelofriskaccordingtolikelihoodandseverityofanoccurrence.

Implement & Monitor Risk Controls

•Theprimary duty of employers is to eliminate any hazardorreducetherisk asfarasreasonablypracticable.Thiscan beachievedthroughusingthehierarchy ofcontrols(see below)

•Ifthereisanylikelihoodofanincident appropriateriskcontrolmeasuresneedto beeffectivelyimplemented

•Onceimplementedcontrolsshouldbe monitoredtoensuretheireffectiveness

•Don’tjustassumeitissomebodyelse’sjob, ifsafetodosocontrolthehazard

•Don’tcarryoutanytasksuntilthehazard ismadesafe

•Ifthehazardisoutsideyourauthority, reportthehazardtoyoursupervisor immediately

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1. EliminateEliminationworksbycompletelyremovingthehazardwhichexposespeopletorisk.Examplesofelimination–removeasbestosfromtheworkplace.

2. SubstituteSubstitutioninvolvesreplacingahazardoussubstance,machineryorworkprocesswithanon-hazardousorlesshazardousone.Thismayincludeusing20kgbagsofcementinsteadof40kgbagsortheuseofchemicalsinapelletorpasteforminsteadofapowder.

3. Engineering ControlsEngineeringcontrolsmayincludemodificationoftoolsandequipmentortheuseofenclosures,guarding,localexhaustventilation,relocationofplantandautomation.

4. Administrative ControlsWherethehazardcan’tbecontrolledthroughelimination,substitutionorengineeringprocessesadministrativecontrolsmaybeused.Thisincludesintroducingworkpracticeswhichreducerisksuchasreducingthenumberofworkersexposed,reducingtheperiodofexposure,standardoperatingprocedures\workinstructions,MaterialSafetyDataSheets,signage,policiesandprocedures.

5. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)PersonalProtectiveEquipmentshouldonlybeusedwhereothermeasuresarenotpracticable.Effortstoremovehealthandsafetyrisksusinghighercontrolsshouldcontinue.

Good Housekeeping is Everyone’s Responsibility!

•Allworkareasmustbeclearoftriphazards-removealltools,leadsetcwhennotinuse

•Removenailsfromtimberandstackin appropriateareas

•Cleanupspills,oils,chemicalsetcas soonaspossible.Warningsignsmustbe displayedand/ortemporarybarricadesin place

•Useabsorbentmaterialtocleanupspills anddisposeofinaccordancewithMaterial SafetyDataSheets

•Disposeofoilyrags.Oilyragscanresultin spontaneouscombustion

•Safeaccessandegressmustbetakeninto accountwheresituationsrequire temporaryoperationoftools,plantand equipmentthatmayimpedewalkways

HIERARCHY OF CONTROLS

HOUSE KEEPING

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•Keepwalkwaysfreeofobstructionsand sharpobjects

•Theremustbeadequatelightingfornight workorwhenthereispoornaturallighting

•Theremustbeclearaccesstoemergency equipment,fireextinguishers,firehoses, emergencyexits,switchboardsand amenities

•Scrapandwastematerialmustbe removedassoonaspracticalfromworkareas

•Warninglightsorsignsmustclearly identifyworksiteaccessandegress

•Sweepingthingslikewoodshavings, wasteetcupregularly

•Makingsuretherearenotrailingelectrical cordsonthefloor:and

•Keepingthefloorsandwalkwaysfreeof materials,timber,boxes,equipmentand rubbish.

Remember “If you’ve got time to lean, you’ve got time to clean”!

Objectives:

•Workersidentifytherisksanddemonstrate ageneralunderstandingofminimising andeliminatingsuchhazards.

•Thatanyincidentsarereported,recorded andinvestigatedwithcorrectivemeasures implementedimmediately.

Slips,TripsandFallsintheworkplaceareaneverpresenthazardandcanresultinfarmoreseriousconsequencesthanminorabrasionsorbruising.Asliporfallcancauseseriousinjurytothearms,legs,back,neckorhead.Neckandheadinjuriescancausedamagetothespinalcordandnervoussystem.Manyworkershavesufferedpermanentinjuriesordeathasaresultoffalls.Wheneverpossibleworkshouldbeundertakenonthegroundorsolidconstruction.Thiswilleliminateanyfallrisk.Whenthisisnotpossibleappropriatecontrolsmustbeimplemented.

Contributing Factors include:•Unsuitablefootwear

•Floorsurface–wet,slippery,obstacles

•Walkwayrise–stairsandsteps

•Obstructedvision

Solutions to Minimise & Eliminate Slip/Trip/Fall Risks•Shoes–cleated,softrubbersolesand heelswithanklesupport

•Completeworkongroundoroffsite andthenmoveintoplace. i.e.shedroofconstruction

•Walkingareasclearofobstacles

•Stairways-sturdyhandrails

•Sufficientlighting

•Slipresistantmatstoriskareas

•Don’tcarryoversizedobjectsthatlimitvision

•Don’trun

•Lookcarefully

•Placesafetysigninhighriskareas

•Colourhighlightraisedfloor.

HIERARCHY OF CONTROLS

HOUSE KEEPING

HOUSE KEEPING

SLIPS, TRIPS & FALLS

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•Chemicalsusedinbusinessesandindustry areoftentoxic,flammableanddangerous touseiftheyarenothandledandstored correctly.Thenatureofsomechemicals canputeveryoneintheworkplaceat seriousriskofharm

•Untrainedorunsupervisedworkersmixing orsprayingchemicalsandotherhazardous substancesareplacingthemselvesand othersatahighriskofinjury,whichcould resultindeathorpermanentdisability

•Chemicalsthataredesignedtokill weeds,insectsorfungicanalsokill peopleandcanhaveasignificantimpact ontheenvironment,aswellasworkers, contractors,neighboursandanyone whomaybepassingbyduringspraying operations

•Dangersalsoarisewhenchemicalsand otherhazardoussubstancessuchasoils, solventsandfuelsarenotstoredcorrectly (inalockedarea),mislabelledornot storedintheiroriginalcontainers,(e.g.in drinkbottles)

Ifswallowed,thesesubstancescankillsomeoneinamatterofminutes.Athoroughknowledgeofhandlingandusingchemicals,andbasicfirstaidknowledgeareessential

Employers’ Legal Requirements under the Regulations:

•Trainallworkersandcontractorsinthesafehandling,useandstorageofchemicals.Someworkerswillrequireachemicaluser’scertificate

•Provideworkersaccessto Safety Data Sheets (SDS) - information sheets forhazardoussubstancesusedintheworkplace

•Ensurethatallchemicalstoragecontainersaresuitable(e.g.donotstorepetrolindrinkbottles)andarecorrectlystoredandlabelled

•Identify,assessandcontrolallrisksrelatedtousinghazardoussubstances

•Keeparegisterofallhazardoussubstances

Exposure to Hazardous Substances at Work

Theformofasubstanceaffectsthewayitcanenterpeople’sbodies.Thethreemainroutesofexposureinclude:

Breathing (“inhalation”)

Somesubstances(likedustandfinefibres)stayinyourlungsifyoubreathethemin,otherslikegases,vapoursanddusts/powders,canbeabsorbedintoyourbloodstreamandcarriedtootherpartsofyourbody.AlwayswearappropriatePPEwhenusingchemicalsandcheckthetypes,ageandconditionoffiltersintractorcabsandchemicalmasks.

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Direct contact with skin or eyes

Somechemicalscanharmtheskindirectly,causingburns,irritation,rashesordermatitis.Somesubstancescanpassrightthroughtheskinandenteryourbloodstream.Ifyourskiniscut,crackedordry,substancescanpassthroughintothebloodstreamevenmoreeasily.

Somesubstancescanseriouslyburnorirritateyoureyeswhichmayhappenifliquidssplashintoyoureyes,ifyoutouchyoureyeswhenyourfingershavechemicalsonthemorifavapourgetsintoyoureyes.Ifyougetchemicalinyoureyeswashtheeyesthoroughlyfor15minutes(perMSDS)andseekmedicaladvice.

Swallowing (“ingestion”)

Mostpeopledon’tswallowharmfulchemicalsintentionallyhoweveryoucouldaccidentallyswallowthemifyoueat,drinkorsmokeafteryou’vebeenworkingwithchemicalsortheyareincorrectlylabelled.

Certain areas of the body are far more sensitive to chemicals than others, so make sure you properly wash hands before eating, drinking, smoking or using the toilet!

ALWAYS wear the correct PPE and wash thoroughly after using chemicals.

Don’t confuse hazardous substances with dangerous goods – they are classified according to different criteria.

Hazardoussubstancesareclassifiedonthebasisofhealtheffects(whethertheyareimmediateorlongterm),whiledangerousgoodsareclassifiedonthebasisofimmediatephysicalorchemicalaffects,suchasfire,explosion,corrosionandpoisoning.

Dangerous goods can affect property, the environment or people.

HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES

DANGEROUS GOODS

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•Inspecttoolsandleadsregularly,allelectricalleadsshouldbetagged.Havewornplugsreplaced

•EnsurethatportableelectricalequipmentandleadsareconnectedthroughanapprovedResidualCurrentDevice(RCD)oranapproved2safetyswitchwhererequired

•Ensuretheportablesafetyswitchistestedusingtheinbuilttestbuttonimmediatelyitisconnectedtoasocketoutletandeachdayitisusedafteritsconnection

•TheportablesafetyswitchandallportableappliancesmustbetestedandtaggedasperAS/NZStandards.Ifthetagisabsentoroutofdatealertyoursupervisorandremovetheequipment

•Faultyappliancesand/orleadsmustbehandedtoyoursupervisor.Theseshouldbetaggedoutandremovedfromservice

•DoNOTusedoubleadaptorsorpiggybackplugs

•Allleadstobesuspendedandnotrunonfloors

•Protectleadspassingthroughdoorways

•Keepleadsandplugsdry,andoutofpuddles

•Donotopenanyelectrical(fuse)boxes.Ifanyworkneedstobecarriedoutonthefuseboxcontactyoursupervisorimmediately

•Ensureportableappliancesareswitchedoffbeforeremovingtheplug

•Removeleadsfromsocketsbygraspingtheplugandnotthelead

•DonotusePVCtapetorepairwornordamagedleads.Havethecordreplaced

•Switchoffportableapplianceswhennotinuse

Electrical Emergency Procedure

Ifanappliancefailstooperate,tripsthesafetyswitchorcircuitbreaker,smokesorsparksimmediatelyswitchitoffandunplugitifsafetodoso.

IsolatethepowerandapplyaLockouttag.Adviseyoursupervisorimmediately.Donotattempttofixtheproblemoroperatetheapplianceuntiltheapplianceisrepairedandthetagisremoved.

1. Theyellow“OutofService”tagprocedureisusedtopreventtheunauthoriseduseofplantandequipmentwhichisconsideredtobeunsafe,operationallydefective,unserviceable,orwhencontinuedusecouldresultinfurtherdamage

2. Thered“Danger”tagisdesignedtogivepersonalprotectiontoanindividualworkingonaparticulartaskorinaparticulararea

3. Amachine/equipmentorprocessmaybetagged“Danger”BYANYPERSONwhoconsidersittobeunsafeorunfitforcontinueduse

4. Oncetaggedthemachine/equipmentMUST NOT BE OPERATEDorusedbyapersonotherthanthoseauthorisedtocarryouttherequiredinspection/repair

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ISOLATION/TAG OUT PROCEDURES

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5. Failuretoobeythetagsystemwillresultindisciplinaryactioncommensuratewiththeseverityofthebreach

6. Beforeplacingataginpositiontherequireddetails(eg,thenameofthepersonapplyingthetag)mustbefilledoutonthetag

7. Thetagmustbetiedorsecurelyfastenedtothemachine/equipmentonoradjacenttothemainpositiveisolators,valvesorcontrolinsuchapositionthatitwillbeclearlyvisibletoanyoneattemptingtooperateoruseit.Switchessuchaspushbuttons,emergencystopsandcontrolswitchesarenotpositiveisolatorsandshouldneverbeusedassuch

8. Wherethereisaneedformultipleswitchesvalvesorpositiveisolatorstobeisolateda“Danger”tagshallbeplacedoneachonebyeveryindividualworkingonthetask

9. TheSupervisormustthenbenotifiedoftheactiontaken

10. Thetagmustremainattachedtothemachine/equipmentuntilthedefecthasbeencorrected.The“OutofService”tagcanberemovedafterthesupervisorhasgivenhispermission

11. The“Danger”tagmustONLYberemovedbytheindividualwhoplacedit

Plantincludesanymachinery,equipment,appliance,implementortool.Italsoincludesanycomponentoftheplantandanythingfittedorconnectedtotheplant.Thewiderangeofplantusedintheworkplacepresentsnumeroushazardsmanyofwhichcan’tbeeliminated.

Controls to reduce the risk of injury from plant operations include:

•OperatorsofHighRiskPlantincludingForkliftsandCranesmustbelicensed.(SeeWHSregulations)

•Propertraining&supervisionofoperators

•Usingplantsuitablefortasks

•Dailypreuseinspectionsusingchecklists

•JobSafetyAssessmentscompleted&SafeSystemsofworkdeveloped

•LockOut/TagOutsystemsareinplace

•Childrenarekeptclearofplant&passengersarenottobecarriedonplantwherethereisnodesignatedseating.‘NoChildren’‘NoPassenger’Policies

•Wherefitted,seatbeltsmustbeworn

•Emergencystopcontrolsarefittedandoperating

•Controls,switchesandleversareclearlylabelled

•Appropriateguardingisinplaceandmaintained

•Maintenanceschedulesmaintainedandcompletedbycompetentworkerpermanufacturerspecifications

• DO NOT TOUCH OR USE ANY TOOL, EQUIPMENT OR MACHINERY YOU ARE NOT TRAINED AND AUTHORISED TO OPERATE!

ELECTRICAL SAFETY ISOLATION/TAG OUT PROCEDURES

PLANT

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Fork Lifts

Forkliftsareoftenusedinthemanufacturingindustrytoloadandunloadandmovematerialsaroundworkplaces.Theycanbedangerousifnotoperatedcorrectly. You must be properly trained and licensed to operate a forklift and follow safe work procedures.

PEDESTRIANS MUST WALK WITHIN THE “PEDESTRIAN” YELLOW LINES.

WherePPEisrequiredtobeusedtheemployershouldensurethatitisappropriateforthejob,thatitfitstheoperatorcorrectlyandthattrainingisprovidedinitsuse.Workersarenottointerfereormisuseequipmentprovidedtothemintheinterestsoftheirsafety.

•MADECoryourHostEmployermaysupplyarangeofPPEforworkers’use.ItisarequirementofworkerstowearandusethisPPEwherespecified,maintainitingoodconditionandtoberesponsibleforitssecurity.

•Failuretoabidebythesignage,directionorinstructiontowearPPEnotonlyputstheworkeratriskofinjury,butalsocreatesanoffenceunderWorkHealthandSafetyLegislation.

•RecommendedandmandatoryPPEforyourtaskscanbefoundlistedintheSafeOperatingProceduresforspecificplantandcertaintasks.

•Ifyouareeverindoubtoverthewearing,useormaintenanceofaparticularitemofPPEaskyourworkplaceSupervisor.

• Blue Signageintheworkplaceindicatesmandatory PPE that must be worn.

PLANT

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

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NoiseinducedhearinglossisoneofthemostcommonoccupationalinjuriesandcostsAustralianindustryaround$35millionannuallyincompensation.Thenoiselevelinaworkplaceisdangerousifitexceedstheexposurestandard,whichreferstoanaveragenoiselevelof85decibels(A-weighted)overaneight-hourperiod.

As an indicator, some examples of noise levels include:

-Jetengine–120decibels-Anglegrinding–120decibels-Chainsaw–110decibels

-Lawnmowing–93decibels-Frontendloader–85decibels-Normalconversation–60decibels.

There is a chance that the exposure standard is being exceeded if:•ifitisdifficulttohearconversationfromonemetreaway•workersnoticeatemporaryhearinglossorringingintheearsafterleavingwork•workersneedtousehearingprotectors

Excessivenoisedamagesthedelicatenervecellsintheinnerearthattransmitsoundmessagestothebrain.Thenervecellsarereplacedbyscartissuethatdoesnotrespondtosound.Thisdamageoccursslowlyovertimeandispainlessbutpermanent-thereisnocure.

PLANT



NOISE CONTROL

DUST MASK MUST BE WORN

EYE PROTECTION

MUST BE WORN

HEAD PROTECTION

MUST BE WORN

HEARING PROTECTION

MUST BE WORN

FULL FACE RESPIRATOR

MUST BE WORN

ALL ACCIDENTS MUST BE REPORTED

TO SUPERVISOR

HAND PROTECTION

MUST BE WORN

FOOT PROTECTION

MUST BE WORNGUARDS

MUST BE USEDFACE SHIELD

MUST BE WORN

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A simple test of the noise level could be:“If it is difficult for people to have a normal conversion without raising their voices when they are only one metre apart there may be a noise problem.”

•Noisecontrolmeasuresincludeeliminatingthenoisyplant,substitutingaquietermachine,buildinga noiseabsorbingshroudaroundtheplantarea,housingthenoisesourceinaroomawayfromworkers orwearinghearingprotectionequipment(plugsormuffs).

Noise induced hearing loss injuries are more likely to occur when:•Riskassessmentshavenotbeencarriedout

•Hearingprotectionequipmentisnotprovidedwhereanoiseproblemexists

•Thewrongtypeorgradeofhearingprotectionequipmentisinuse

•Noisefromplantisnotcontrolledbyregularmaintenanceofenginesorinstallationofacousticinsulationpanels.

•Workersarenottrainedorinformedabouthearinglossandhowtofit,maintainandstorehearingprotectionequipment

•Employersdonotmakesurethatworkerswearthehearingprotectionsupplied

Remember!Usually,eardamageoccursgraduallyoverseveralyearsandremainsunnoticeduntilitistoolate.Hearingdamagecan’tberepaired.

Wear Hearing protection at all times where and when required!

What Is It?

Essentially, any action of:•Lifting •Pushing •Pulling •Carrying•Sliding •Wheeling •Stacking •Holding

Where, When and Why do injuries occur?

•Bending,twisting,reaching

•Incorrecttechnique

•Gripping,wrist-turning

•Repetitiousmovements,constrainedposition

•Frequencyanddurationoflifts

•Heavyorawkwardloads.

NOISE CONTROL

MANUAL HANDLING

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How do Injuries Occur?

•Workplacedesignmaybepoor

•Supervisionmaybeinadequate

•Workersmaybeunderexcessivepressure.

How can Manual Handling Problems be Managed?

•Usemechanicalaids

•Training

•Analyseincidentsandaccidents

•ImplementtheHierarchyofControlSolutions

•Eliminatemanualhandlingwherepracticable

•Identifyfrequentcauses

•Assessfactorsincauses

•Prioritiseaction

•Designstepstocontrolrisk

•Monitorresults

•Usecorrectliftingtechniques.

It is important that your work area is laid out correctly and consideration needs to be given to planning the lift:

•Whereandhowequipmentislaidout

•Theheightoftheequipmentorworkbench

•Thesizeandweightofmobileequipment

•Howfardoyouhavetocarryequipmentorgoods

•Objectsneedtobeassessedonanindividualbasisastowhethertheycanbeliftedsafely.Testtheloadpriortoattemptingaliftandmakesureyouknowhowheavyitis.

DO NOTattemptaliftunlessyouaresureifitissafetoproceed!!!

Acommonworkplaceinjuryistotheback,causedbyincorrectliftingorhandlingofheavyorlargeobjects.Often,theinjurywon’tbefeltforsometimeandmaybepermanent.

NOISE CONTROL

MANUAL HANDLING

MANUAL HANDLING

HOW TO LIFT & CARRY

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HOW TO LIFT & CARRY

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Ifsomeoneintheworkplacehasanaccidentdon’tjustleavethem:

•Alwayscheckforanydangertoyourselforothersbeforeassistingthevictim,forseriousincidentsdial000

•Don’tmovethevictimunlessitisabsolutelynecessary

•Raisethealarmandseekthefirstaidofficerormedicalassistance,Ifthevictimisbleedingapplypressuretothewoundandelevatethelimb

•Givebasicfirstaidiftrainedtodoso

•Ifachemicalisinthevictim’seyehelpthemtotheeyewashbasin

•Ifasolidobjectislodgedinthevictim’seyestopthemfromtouchingit

•Ifthevictimhaschestpaintrytokeepthemcomfortable

•Whateverthesituationthebesthelpyoucanofferistostaywiththevictimandhelpthemstaycalmuntilmedicalassistancearrives.

Emergency Evacuation

•Followanydirectionsfromwardensandanyworkplaceprocedures

•Donotre-enterthepremisesuntiladviseditissafetodoso.

Fire Procedure

•Raisethealarm–Dial000,wherethefirecan’tbecontained

•Remaincalm

•Ifworkingonamachine–turnitoffifsafetodoso

•Donotdelayevacuationifsoinstructed

•Donotrun–movequicklytotheassemblyarea

•Donotattempttosalvageanyofyourpossessions

•Donotleavetheassemblyareauntilinstructedtodoso.

Fire

• Shoulditbenecessaryforyoutouseafireextinguishertaketimetochecktheinstructionsandthe purposeforwhichitshouldbeused.

Bymakingthesechecks,youcan:

-avoidinjurytoyourself

-avoidaggravatingthefirebyusingunsuitableextinguishersorbywronglyapplyingthem

ACCIDENT & EMERGENCY PROCEDURESHOW TO LIFT & CARRY

EMERGENCYASSEMBLYPOINT

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Fire

Extinguishers NEVER USE A WATER OR FOAM EXTINGUISHER ON AN ELECTRICAL FIRE!

UVradiationisthewavelengthofsunlightthatcandamagetheskin.ThelevelofUVradiationvariesdependingonthetimeofyearandtheproximitytosurfacessuchasconcreteandmetal,whichcanreflectandscatterUVradiation.UVradiationismostintenseduringthemiddleofthedaybetween10amuntil3pmfromSeptembertoApril.Itcantakeonly10to15minutesforskindamagetooccur.

OverexposuretoUVradiationcandamagethebody’sskincellswhichcanresultinvariousformsofskincanceroccuring.

ACCIDENT & EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

OUTDOOR WORK

PRECAUTIONS: ForspecialHazardssuchaswatermiscibleflammableliquidsand -Switchoffpowerorfuelbeforeattackingfireappliance/equipment reactivemetals-expertadviceshouldbesought. -In all cases call the Fire Brigade on 000 Roomsandconfinedspacesshouldbeventilatedbeforere-entryafterfire.

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Thermal DiscomfortThermaldiscomfortisnotamedicalcondition.Itisthediscomfortexperiencedbymostpeoplewhenitishotorcold-it’showwefeel.Mostconcernsthatarisefromworkinginhotorcoldconditionsareduetothermaldiscomfort.Inmanycases,althoughwefeelconsiderablediscomfort,theworkconditionsaresuchthatwefacenosignificantriskofsuccumbingtotheserioushealthandsafetyproblemofthermalillness.However,workingconditionsthatcauseheatorcoldrelatedillnesswillalsocausethermaldiscomfort.

Heat StressSymptomsofmildheatstressare:feelingtiredandweak,musclecramps,feelingsickorvomiting.Moreseveresymptomsare:headache,rapidpulse,excessivesweating,andfeelingirritableorconfusedandblurredvision.Heatstressthatprogressesfurthercanleadtoheatillnesscausingunconsciousnessanddeath!

Controls to reduce the risk of heat stress include:

•Doheavyphysicalworkinthecoolerpartsoftheday,giveworkersbreaksfromheavyphysicalworkbyusingjobrotation,sharingthejob,changingtoalighterjoborhavingaworkbreak

•Peoplenotusedtoworkinginheatshouldbuilduptoafullworkloadgraduallyoveraweek

•Drinkenoughfluideg2to3glassesofcoolwateranhour,takeawaterbottlewith2-3litresperdaywhereanamplesupplyisn’treadilyavailable

•Wearlooseclothing(Ifinthesun,wearfulllengthandlightcolouredclothingdesignedtokeepoutultra-violetlight.)Don’twearloosefittingclotheswherethereisariskofentanglementinmachinery

•Workforshortperiodsonlyandmonitorpulseandtemperatureifwearingnonporousclothing(eg,plasticsuitwhensprayingchemicals)inhotweather

ACCIDENT & EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

OUTDOOR WORK

OUTDOOR WORK

Heat Illness Signs and Symptoms

Heat Cramps Musclecramps,nauseaorvomiting,tiredness,dizzinessorweakness,moistcoolskin.

Heat ExhaustionHeadache,weakness,thirst,fatigue,nausea,stomachandmusclecramps,shortnessofbreath,muscleweakness,sweatingalot,lackofco-ordination,pale,coolandclammyskin,rapidpulse,possibleconfusionorirritability.

Heat StrokeHeadache,nauseaand/orvomiting,notsweating/hotdryskin,dizziness,visualdisturbance,irritability,mentalconfusion,aggression,seizures,lossofconsciousness.

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•Takeregularbreaksintheshadeatleastonceeveryhourinhotweatherwearabrimmedhatandapplysunscreen

•Stopworkandcontactyoursupervisorifyouoranyco-workerhasanysymptomsofheatstress

•Informyoursupervisorifyouhaveanyhealthconditionthatmayincreaserisksfromheatstresseg.aheartcondition,diabetes,feverorifyouaretakinganymedicationthatmayincreaserisksfromheatstresssuchasantihistaminesormedicinesforheartdisease(pleasecheckwithadoctor).

Do you perform construction work that involves?

•Heightsofmorethantwometres

•Demolition

•Removalordisturbanceofasbestos

•Diving

•Trenchesorshaftsdeeperthan1.5metres

•Temporarysupportsforstructuralalterations

•Poweredmobileplant

•Explosives

•Confinedspaces

•Tunnels

•Tilt-uporprecastconcrete

Or, work that is in, on or near:

•Electricalinstallationsorservices

•Roadsorrailwaysinusebytraffic

•Water/liquidsthatposeadrowningrisk

•Telecommunicationstowers

•Pressurisedgasdistributionmainsorpiping

•Artificialtemperatureextremes

•Contaminatedorflammableatmospheres

•Chemical,fuelorrefrigerantline

Thesearealltypesofhigh-riskconstructionwork.IfyourworkinvolvesanyoftheseactivitiesaSafeWorkMethodStatementthatstatesthehazardsandrisksoftheworkandthecontrolsthatareinplacetoensureasafeworkplacemustbecompleted.Youmustalsomakesurethattheworkisalwaysdoneinthisway.

WHAT’S WRONG WITH THIS PICTURE?

OUTDOOR WORK

HIGH-RISK CONSTRUCTION WORK

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Anyone who does any construction work must have completed an approved Construction Induction training course before starting work.

Itisalsomandatoryforworkerstoreceiveapre-startsiteinduction.Youshouldknowthesite’sOHSrulesandprocedures,supervisionarrangementsandothersitespecificissuesbeforecommencingwork.

Regulationsrequirethatstringentsafetycontrolsareputinplacewherethereisariskoffalls from over 2 metres,considerationalsoneedstobegiventotheriskofinjuryfromlesserheights.Workersarenottooperatewheretherearefallrisksfromgreaterthan2metresunlesscontrolsareinplacethatcomplywiththeregulations.IncludingtoensureworkisdoneinaccordancewithSafeWorkMethodStatement(SWMS).

Ladders

Youdon’thavetofallfaroffaladdertobeseriouslyinjured:1–2metrescanbeenough.Fracturedlimbs,spinalcorddamage,severebraininjuryorevendeathcanresult.Atleast83Australians,mainlymen,havediedafterfallingfromaladderoverthepastfiveyears.Thousandsmorehavebeenseriouslyinjuredwhileusingaladderforhomerepairsandrenovations,aswellasgardeningtasks.

Laddersaregenerallyconsideredhigh-riskplantandshouldonlybeusedifthereisnootherreasonablypracticablealternative,suchasscaffoldingoranelevatingworkplatform.

Where appropriate to use, ladders should: •beplacedatanangleofapproximately1in4

•besecuredtopandbottomonfirm,flatsurfaces

•extendatleast900mmbeyondthetoplanding

•beregularlymaintainedandchecked

Workers should:•alwaysworkfacingtheladder

•keepyourbeltbucklesbetweenthestiles

•keepfeetatleast900mmbelowthetopofladder

•havethreepointsofcontactwiththeladderatalltimes

•notcarrytoolsinpocketsorunderarms–usetoolcaddy

•notworkaboveothers

•notusemetalladdersnearelectricalequipmentorpowerlines

•notusestepladdersneardoorways,openingsoropenflooredges

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WORKING AT HEIGHTS

Step ladder - poor practice

Extension ladder - poor practice Extension ladder - good practice

Step ladder - good practice

Rulesapplywhenworkingnearpowerlines.Insummaryapersonmustnotallowhimselforanythinghe/sheisholdingtocomewithin100mmofaservicecable(illustrated)nor2mofapowerline.Ifindoubtcontactpowercompany.

Overreaching

4mup

1mout

Laddertopfirmlyandevenlysupported(eglashed)

Bothhandsonrails

Beforeclimbing,testbyjumpingonbottomrung

Atleast1moverhang(accesspurposes)

Hoisttoolsetc.inabucketwhenattop

Alwaysfacetheladder

Non-slipfeetcheckedlevel

Workingaboveotherperson

Nobarricadestoalertpedestriansordrivers

Ladderstileproppedupwithbrick.Notsecureattopandbottom.

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YourworkplaceisrequiredtoprovidetrainedfirstaidersandadequateFirstAidkitsforthehealthandsafetyofworkers.Thekitsmustbeaccessibletoallworkersandthecontentsshouldbebasedonthelevelofrisk.YouwillbeadvisedoftheirlocationduringyoursiteinductionaswellasanyFirstAidOfficers

•Considerationsfordeterminingfirstaidprovisionrequirementsincludethe:natureofworkbeingcarriedout,natureofhazards,sizeandlocationandnumberandcompositionofworkers.

•AllincidentsrequiringFirstAidmustbereportedtotheSupervisorandFirstAidOfficerwhereapplicable.Ifanyoftheitemsinthesekitsareused,pleaseadviseyoursupervisorsotheycanbereplacedimmediately

Be aware of the First Aid Officer and location of kit in your site/location.

Remote or isolated work is work that is isolated from the assistance of other people because of the location, time or nature of the work being done.

Commonexamplesinclude:•undertakingasleepovershiftatarefugeorresidentialunit

•visitingclientsintheirhomesorundertakingoutreachservicesinthecommunity

•indutyorinterviewrooms

•accompanyingclientstoappointmentsafterhours

•cleanersworkingbythemselvesinacityofficebuilding

•salesrepresentatives,includingrealestateagents

•all-nightconveniencestoreandservicestationattendants

•transportfreightandpublictransportdrivers

•doctors,healthandcommunityworkers

•ruralandagriculturalworkers

•scientists,parkrangersorothersundertakingfieldwork.

Some control solutions which can be implemented include:Buddy system –Whereworkisdeemednotsafetobecompletedalone

Environmental design –controllingaccessthroughinstallingeffectivebarriers,layoutofclientconsultationrooms,increasedvisibility,monitoredCCTV.

Effective Communication or location systems – GPS,MobilePhone,SatellitePhone,CB/UHF

Alarms – suchasduressalarmscanalsonotifyauthoritiesofworkplaceemergencies.

Movement records – knowingwhereworkersareexpectedtobecanassistinmanagingrisks.

Training – workerswhodealwithpotentiallyviolentclientsaloneneedappropriatetraining.

Knowledge sharing –local,industryorclientspecificknowledge,flaggingsystems,briefingsandlog

Inmostworkplacesitisunlikelythatonesolutionwillbesufficienttodealwiththerisksofworkingalone.Morethanonesolutionwillprobablyberequired.

WORKING AT HEIGHTS FIRST AID

WORKING ALONE

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Allworkersareentitledtofeelsafeatworkandarenottobesubjectedtobullying,intimidationorharassment;eveniftheyareonlyplacedinaworkplaceforashortperiod.

Workplace bullying is defined as:Repeated, unreasonable behaviour directed towards an employee or group of employees that creates a risk to worker health, safety and well being.

Allworkersareentitledtobetreatedfairlybycolleagues,supervisorsandcustomersattheworkplace.Ifyoubelievethatyouaresubjectedtoworkplacebullyingreportitimmediatelytoyoursupervisorormanager.

As well as significant monetary penalties serious bullying is punishable by up to 10 years in jail.

Manyworkersfailtorecognisetherisksofworkinginanofficesomeoftheinherenthazardswhichcancauseaccidentsare:

•FireandEmergencies

•Housekeeping

•Slips,Trips&Falls

•Electrical

•Lighting

•Ventilation

•Ergonomics

•ManualHandling

•OfficeMachines

•Chemicals

•VisualDisplayUnits

• Familiarise yourself with the hazards that relate to your work and

if unsure about any issues please consult your supervisor.

BULLYING

OFFICE SAFETY

Eyes Levelwithtop1/3ofscreen.

18-24”

Take breaks every

30 minutes!

Document Holder

Adjacenttoandatsameheightas

monitor.

Keyboard Sameheightas

elbowwithwristsslightlybent.

Keystrokegently!

Mouse Adjacenttoand

atsameheightaskeyboard.

Chair Height Hipsslightlymorethan90degrees,feetflatonthe

floor.

Head Headback,chin

tucked,ears,shoulderandhips

aligned.

Neck Useheadphones.

Donotcradlephonebetween

headandshoulder!

Elbows Atsides,slightly

morethan90degreebend.

Chair Fullyadjustable

withlumbarsupportinsmallof

theback.

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Thisbookletprovidessomevaluableinformationaboutwaystostaysafeatworkbutitisbynomeansdefinitive.Ifyouseeaproblemorunsureaboutsomethingintheworkplace– talk to your supervisor!

MADECvaluesthecontributionandinvolvementofourworkersandiscommittedtoprovidingasafeandhealthyworkplaceforeveryone.

Remembertheinformationprovidedinthisbookletandatyoursiteinductions,lookoutforyourworkmatesandensurethatyoureturnhomesafelyattheendofeachday.

ACCIDENTS HURT. SAFETY DOESN’T.

BULLYING

OFFICE SAFETY

CONCLUSION

Disclaimer

Pleasenotethattheinformationgivenisintendedasaguideforcurrentandprospectivestudentsorinterestedpersons.Atthetimeofprinting,theinformationcontainedwascorrect.

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