ACTIVITY WHS INDUCTION - Campbell Page · 2016-05-11 · • This induction is an overview into...

ACTIVITY WHS INDUCTION

A Work Health and Safety Induction for Campbell Page Job Seekers

• This induction is an overview into Work Health and Safety (WHS) for Campbell Page

Activity Participants.

• Discuss Campbell Page’s responsibilities, your responsibilities and your host’s

responsibilities.

• Review site rules and emergency protocols.

• Review code of conduct and your responsibilities.

PRESENTATION TO PARTICIPANTS – 2015

INTRODUCTION

CODE OF PRACTICE


Organisations contracted to deliver Australian Government funded employment

services have agreed and are committed to observe the

Employment Services Code of Practice.

The Code of Practice sets out the principles and standards that underpin the

delivery of employment services and other services to increase employment

outcomes and participation in economic activities in Australia especially for

disadvantaged client groups.

Work Health and Safety is an area

concerned with protecting the safety,

health and welfare of people engaged in

work or employment.

The goals of occupational safety and

health programs include to foster a safe

and health work environment. WHS may

also protect co-workers, family members,

employers, customers and many others

who might be affected by the

workplace/activity environment.

WHAT IS WHS?


WHS FRAMEWORK


OBJECTIVES OF WHS AND WELFARE


• Promote the health, safety and welfare of people at work.

• Protect people against risks at work.

• Promote a safe and healthy work environment.

• Provide for consultation between employers and employees.

• Identify, assess, eliminate and control hazards.

• Promote community awareness of WHS issues.

• Improve WHS standards over time.

• Protect people against risks from equipment used in public places.

WHS RESPONSIBILITIES OF EMPLOYERS AND HOSTS


Ensure the health, safety and welfare of employees /participants through:

• Safe work premises and work environment

• Safe plant and substances

• Safe systems of work

• Adequate facilities and amenities

• Information, Instruction, Training and Supervision

• Safe access and Exits

• Safe premises and housekeeping.

Ensure the health, safety and welfare of others at work through

• Not exposing visitors to risks.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF EMPLOYEES/PARTICIPANTS


OH&S Responsibilities of Employees, visitors, volunteers, contractors and job seekers

You must:

• Take reasonable care

• Cooperate with your employer / supervisor.

You must not:

• Misuse plant or processes

• Obstruct aid to an injured worker

• Create a risk to the heath and safety of others.

WHAT IS A HAZARD?


A hazard is ANYTHING (including work practices or procedures) that has the potential to

harm the health and safety of a person.

WHAT IS RISK


Risk is a combination of

The LIKELIHOOD of the hazard causing harm

And

The CONSEQUENCES if it does so

HAZPAK RISK ASSESSMENT MODEL


HIERARCHY OF RISK CONTROL


Eliminate the hazard

or, if not reasonably practicable

Control the risk

Substitution

Isolation

Engineering controls

Administrative controls

Personal protective equipment.

ELIMINATION


Options which get rid of the hazard altogether

The best way to eliminate the risk is to completely remove the hazard.

For example:

• The need for excessive photocopying and collation can be eliminated if material is

circulated by email.

• Repair damaged equipment promptly.

• Ensure new equipment meets the ergonomic needs of users.

• Move a noisy machine from a quiet area.

SUBSTITUTION


Replacing a hazardous substance or work practice with a less hazardous one.

For example;

• A telephone hand set can be replaced with a head set where there is constant use of

the telephone.

• Substituting a smaller package or container to reduce the risk of manual handling

injuries such as back strain.

• Substituting a hazardous chemical with a less dangerous one.

The provision of mechanical aids, barriers, machine guarding, ventilation or

insulation to isolate a hazard from employees.

For example:

• Electrical cut out switches

• Roll over frames on vehicles

• Duress alarms or mechanical screens to separate workers from violent or

physically aggressive clients

• Isolating copying equipment in soundproof and ventilated rooms

• Using anti-glare screens on computers VDUs

• Using trolleys or mechanical lifting aids

• Changing bench heights to reduce.

ENGINEERING CONTROLS


ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROLS


Establishing policies, procedures and work practices designed to reduce a

worker’s exposure to a risk. It can also include the provision of specific

training and supervision.

For example:

• Providing alternative tasks for workers

• Increasing job variety and introducing job rotation

• Regularly maintaining plant and equipment

• Training and education to learn how to –

• Identify and assess risk

• Use methods of control

• Know and apply the legislative requirements

• Safely use mechanical aids and equipment.

DUTY OF CARE


Who has duty of care to make sure a workplace is safe?

• Campbell Page

• Your Supervisor

• Your Host Organisation

• Your co-workers

• Yourself.

You are responsible for your own safety on a worksite

If you see a hazard, it is your responsibility to notify your supervisor.

COMMON HAZARDS AND CONTROL MEASURES IN CONSTRUCTION WORK


Manual Handling injury

- Use safe lifting techniques, complete a manual handling risk assessment, lift as

a team environment.

Chemical exposure

- Follow instructions on hazardous substances register for each chemical. Use

personal protective equipment (gloves, breathing respirator, safety suits).

Overuse injury while using hand tools

- Take regular breaks, change work schedule regularly.

Exposure to sun and weather

-Use PPE (Hat, long-sleeve shirt, sunscreen). Take regular breaks, change work

schedule to ensure indoor work available in heat of day.

COMMON HAZARDS AND CONTROL MEASURES IN LANDSCAPING WORK

Exposure to sun and weather

- Use PPE (hat, long-sleeve shirt, sunscreen). Take regular breaks, change work

schedule to ensure indoor work available in heat of day.

Spider / snake bite

- Use PPE (gloves, steel-capped boots, long-pants). Awareness of area, first aid

kit on-site. Qualified First Aid officer available. Mobile phone coverage for

emergency calls.

Sharps injury

- Supervisor only to handle sharps. Sharps container and tongs available on-site.

Manual handling injury

- Use safe lifting techniques, complete a manual.


PERSONAL HYGIENE


It is important that you treat your Activity placement like real work, so you should be

properly dressed, and groomed for work.

If you are sick, you should go to a doctor, get a doctor’s certificate and notify your

supervisor.

While at the worksite:

If you have to cough or sneeze, you should cover your mouth with a tissue, or cough

into your elbow to stop the spread of germs.

After going to the toilet, before eating or drinking food, or after smoking, you should

always wash your hands.

MANUAL HANDLING


Basics of Good Lifting:

Trolleys, forklifts, hoists, dollies and other types of lifting equipment are used to lift

heavy objects.

However, sometimes it is necessary to load or unload moderate to heavy objects

by hand. When that is the case, knowing the proper ways to lift can save you a

great deal of pain and misery from a sprained back.

MANUAL HANDLING


Assess the situation:

Before lifting or carrying a heavy object, ask yourself the following questions:

• Can you lift this load safely, or is it a two-person lift?

• How far will you have to carry the load?

• Is the path clear of clutter, cords, slippery areas, overhangs, stairs, curbs or

uneven surfaces?

• Will you encounter closed doors that need to be opened?

• Once the load is lifted, will it block your view?

• Can the load be broken down into smaller parts?

• Should you wear gloves to get a better grip and protect your hands?

MANUAL HANDLING


Size up the load:

• Test the weight by lifting one of the corners. If it is too heavy or a awkward shape,

stop.

• If there is any doubt, ask for help from fellow workers.

• Try to use a mechanical lift or a hand truck.

• Try to break the load down into smaller parts.

MANUAL HANDLING


Use good lifting techniques:

• Bend your knees. Bending your knees is the single most important thing you can

do when you lift moderate to heavy objects.

Carrying the load:

• Change direction by turning your feet, not your back.

• Your nose and your toes should always be pointing in the same direction. Any

sudden twisting can result in taking out your back.

• Rest if you fatigue. Set the load down and rest for a few minutes.

Setting the load down:

• Bend your knees. Squat down and let your legs do the work.

• Keep the load close.

• Plan your release.

Using trolleys and lifting aids:

• Push rather than pull. It is easier and safer to push than to pull.

• You can use your body weight to assist when pushing.

FIRST AID AND EMERGENCY


First Aid Supplies are available at your site.

If you require first aid treatment, you will need to see your Supervisor.

If you or someone else are in an emergency situation:

• Call 000 immediately.

• Consider the victim first, but don’t put yourself in danger.

• Your site will have an evacuation procedure, to find this out, talk to your

supervisor.

REPORTING OF INCIDENTS


• Report any injuries, incidents and near-misses immediately to your supervisor.

• Your supervisor will inform us If you have been injured, ring Campbell Page as well

so we can fill in an incident report.

• You are covered by Medicare for any costs possibly associated with injury.

• If you have costs incurred because of injury which are not covered by Medicare,

this is then forwarded to the Department of Employments' insurance agency and

will be investigated.

• You are not covered by Worker’s compensation because you are not employed

(yet).

WHAT IS BULLYING?


Bullying happens when people repeatedly and intentionally use words or actions

against someone or a group of people to cause distress and risk to their wellbeing.

Bullying is not the same as conflict between people (like having a fight) or disliking

someone, even though people might bully each other because of conflict or dislike.

If you feel like you are being bullied, there is something you can do!

Talk to your Supervisor

Call Campbell Page – we can help!

You have a right to feel safe and to be treated fairly and respectfully.

WHAT IS SEXUAL HARRASSMENT?


Sexual harassment is any unwanted or unwelcome sexual behaviour, which makes a

person feel offended, humiliated or intimidated.

It can take many different forms – it can be obvious or indirect, physical or verbal,

repeated or one-off and perpetrated by males and females against people of the same

or opposite sex.

Sexual harassment at work is against the law!

It can be committed by an employer, workmate or other people in a working relationship

with the victim

Talk to your Supervisor

Call Campbell Page – we can help!

You have a right to feel safe and to be treated fairly and respectfully

SITE RULES


• Smoking is only allowed in designated smoking areas.

• Illegal drugs are prohibited from use in the workplace.

• No alcohol is allowed on site.

• If you consume alcohol or drugs while on site, you are at risk of a report being

submitted to Centrelink and losing your benefits.

• If you can’t attend on your scheduled day, you need to contact your host site, and

also contact your Campbell Page Hub.

• You must sign your timesheet when you get to your host placement, and when

you leave.

• You must comply with your supervisor’s instructions.

QUIZ


Please fill in the multiple choice answer Quiz now.

You are required to get

a pass mark of 80%.

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