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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.
MADEC Work Health & Safety Training & Induction Program
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.
MADEC Work Health & Safety Training & Induction Program
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.
WORKPLACE EXPECTATIONS
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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.
WORKPLACE EXPECTATIONS
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
RISK MANAGEMENT RISK MANAGEMENT
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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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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
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
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
OUTDOOR WORK
HIGH-RISK CONSTRUCTION WORK
HIGH-RISK CONSTRUCTION WORK
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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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