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SAFETY INDUCTION

Introduction

This JC Steele Australia safety induction is designed to ensure that all employees, labour hire workers and contractors (“workers”) are fully informed about the working conditions, and are aware of their OH&S responsibilities, within our workplace.

All workers must complete both this online safety induction as well as the workplace induction prior to any work being conducted on site.

Visitors to our site will be supervised at all times and given a specific induction as required.

Site Safety Rules

All workers must follow the OH&S Policies and Procedures at all times

PPE must be worn when attending our sites, and when attending any client site that requires PPE including:

- Footwear – Steel Cap Boots are non-negotiable within the warehouse and manufacturing areas and at all client sites.
- Hi-Visibility clothing if working in the warehouse or manufacturing areas and roadways and at all client sites– vests are available from the office.
- Hard Hats – required only when specified by the client when working at their premises

Smoking is only permitted in Designated Smoking Area(s).

No swearing, rude hand gestures, or racist, sexist or other demeaning comments are acceptable

I understand these Site Safety Rules.

Health and Hygiene

The recent coronavirus pandemic has thought us all the importance of health and hygiene in the workplace. While COVID-19 is still in our communities, the risk of transmission of all viruses (COVID-19, influenza, gastroenteritis, etc.) presents an OH&S risk for our workplace, for you and your family.

While you are unwell with any illness, employees will be able to access their Personal Leave entitlements. Access to Annual Leave entitlements may be considered if you have insufficient Personal Leave entitlements. You are able to return to work as long as you are not contagious.

At all times, the following Infection Control Safety Practices should be practiced:

Regularly wash and/or sanitise your hands.
Regularly clean all surfaces and equipment.

I understand the Health and Hygiene requirements.

Worker Responsibilities

All workers must treat each other professionally at all times.

All workers must take reasonable care of their health and safety and ensure that their actions (or in-actions) do not put themselves or others at risk.

Workers must comply with all JC Steele Australia safety guidelines, SWMS, policies and procedures of the business.

Workers must notify their manager of any safety risks they discover.

Discrimination will not be tolerated in the JC Steele Australia workplace.

Workplace bullying, violence or practical jokes is not acceptable. JC Steele Australia has a zero tolerance to such behaviour and employees engaging in these activities will be subject to disciplinary action.

Sexual harassment and Sex Discrimination will not be tolerated in the JC Steele Australia workplace.

I understand the Worker Responsibilities.

Incidents & Accidents

All workers must immediately report any incidents or accidents occurring at work.

An Incident Report form must be completed and issued to the Managing Director within 24 hours of the incident/accident.

All incidents/accidents will be investigated by the Managing Director or delegate.

I understand the Incidents & Accidents requirements.

Supervision

All workers must have adequate supervision.

Supervision levels will be decided on the risk level of the task and the experience of workers.

Visitors will be accompanied by site representative at all times while on site.
Adequate supervision must be provided to ensure compliance with SWMS.

I understand the Supervision requirements.

Licensing & Permits

All persons driving to/from a customer’s site or driving a JC Steele Australia vehicle must hold an appropriate and current license.
All persons operating a forklift or any other licensed materials handling equipment must hold an appropriate and current license to do so. A current driver’s licence will also be required to operate any road registered forklifts
Where relevant, workers must hold the appropriate licences and permits to perform any High Risk Works, Asbestos removal or Confined Space work

I understand the Licensing requirements.

SWMS "Safe Work Method Statements"

SWMS must be developed in consultation with relevant workers.

SWMS must comply with requirements of current WHS regulations.

Workers must comply with SWMS at all times.

SWMS must be available and accessible by all workers.

SWMS must be updated to reflect any changes and communicated to workers.

SWMS must be read, understood and signed by relevant workers.

I understand the SWMS reqirements.

Electrical Safety

All electrical equipment must be inspected before use.

All electrical equipment must be tested and tagged.

Only licensed electricians may work on electrical equipment and under strictly enforced SWMS and where utilising suitable PPE and equipment. While 240v work is covered by the generic JC Steele SWMS (reviewed and updated as required), a specific SWMS is required for any 3-phase power work.

Electricians must confirm Emergency Procedures are in place prior to starting work.

I understand the Electrical Safety reqirements.

Housekeeping

All workers must clear away their waste in a reasonable time.

Manufacturing or construction materials and waste must not be stored in walkways or other areas where it is a hazard to others.

Workers are responsible for cleaning their work area prior to starting work.

I understand the Housekeeping requirements of the JC Steele Australia workplace.

Plant & Equipment

Plant & equipment must be used for the designated purpose and within manufacturer guidelines and limitations.

Workers operating plant & equipment must NOT use their mobile phones. This includes making and receiving calls, the sending or receiving of texts or using any other features of the device.

Workers operating plant & equipment must hold relevant High Risk Work License, where required.

Workers operating plant & equipment must have required training and be “competent” before using machinery.

Pre-Start checks must be conducted before any plant or equipment is used each day.

PPE must be worn as per manufacturer recommendations and in accordance with the signage for the relevant work area.

Plant & equipment must be serviced as per manufacturers recommendations.

Plant must be registered with the Regulator, where required.

Exclusion zones should be setup where possible.

I understand the Plant & Equipment requirements.

Evacuation Procedure

Be aware of any emergency situation occurring.

Check for signs of smoke/fire in your area and prepare for an evacuation.

Wait for further instructions from your manager or fire warden.

Ensure all people around you are aware of the situation and evacuate the building via the nearest safe exit route.

Obey any directions/instructions given to you by a manager or fire warden.

Assist mobility-impaired workers to an appropriate emergency exit.
Exit the building in a safe, calm and orderly manner. Move at a quick walking pace, but do not run.
Maintain one clear step between the person in front of you to prevent stumbling.
When exiting the building proceed immediately to the designated assembly point.
Once at the assembly point, take notice of your fellow workers and point out anyone who you believe to be missing to a manager or fire warden.

I understand the Evacuation Procedures.

Emergencies & First Aid

Workers must report any and all Incidents, Injuries and near misses to their manager and/or the Administration Manager. An Incident form MUST also be completed.

All workers at JC Steele must know the First Aid Officers as well as the location of First Aid Kits and Fire Extinguishers.

Workers should call 000 in the event of an emergency.

Workers must familiarise themselves with the location of the nearest medical facility.

I know the location of the First Aid Kit and Fire Extinguishers.

I am aware of the First Aid Officers and Medical Facilities.

I understand the Emergency requirements.

Hazardous Chemicals

MSDS – Safety Data sheets must be provided for all chemicals brought to site.

MSDS – must be current (less than 5 years and have Australian contact details)

All Chemical containers must be labelled.

PPE must be worn as per MSDS requirements.

Workers must be trained on the Chemicals they are handling.

A method for handling spills and cleaning must be available.

I understand the Hazardous chemicals requirements.

Working at Heights

When working at heights, edge protection must be in place before starting work.
Railings and scaffold must have top and mid Rails.
Voids must be covered unless in use immediately.
Ladders must be appropriate for work. Non-Conductive, Platform, undamaged.
Scaffold over 4m must be erected by licensed scaffolder and have scaf tag attached.
Mobile scaffold must NOT be over 4m in height.
Mobile Scaffold may only be erected by competent person.
Fall Restraint systems must be accompanied by competency certificate.

I understand the Working at Heights requirements.

Supervisor Notes

You will now be given a tour of the workplace.
You will shown the location of all OH&S notice boards, which include the names of the First Aid Officers and Fire Wardens.
You will also be shown the location of the first aid kits, fire extinguishers and the emergency evacuation point.

I have had a tour of the workplace and have been shown the location of the OH&S notice boards as well as the first aid kits, fire extinguishers and the emergency evacuation point.

Drugs & Alcohol

There is a ZERO tolerance for drug and Alcohol use on site.

You must not be under the influence of Drug or Alcohol while on this site.

While at this site you may undergo random Drug and Alcohol testing.

Workers found to be under the influence of Drugs or Alcohol will be banned permanently from site.

Workers must report any suspicious activity to the site supervisor.

You may not bring any drugs or alcohol onto this site.

I understand the Drug and Alcohol requirements.