SI 2007 Safety Induction v2-2

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Safety InductionNSW Rural Fire Service Monaro Team

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Safety Induction

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Version 2.3

Follow defined occupational health and safety policies and procedures


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SIEmergency Procedures

Learn the emergency

procedures in case of a

fire or other emergency

when working in a

building

1. R.A.C.E

(Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish / Evacuate)

2. Exits

3. First Aid Kits

4. Fire Extinguishers

5. Evacuation procedures6. Assembly Point


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SITraining & Assessment

1. This Session

2. Station Visit3. Station Safety Discussion or Exercise

4. Theory Questions (why & how)

5. Safety Induction Checklist

6. Assessment Declaration

7. Course Evaluation


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SIOccupational Health & Safety

OH&S Policies and Procedures apply when you are:

1. At a Fire Station

2. At the Fire Control Centre, or

3. Operating anywhere as an RFS member at an approved activity

At the completion of this training you should be able to:

1. Recognise common hazards

2. Know what to do if you see one, and

3. Know what systems are in place for

compensation and rehabilitation


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SIWho is OH&S for?

Volunteers and Staff


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SIOccupational Health & Safety

Prevention is better than cure. A common sense approach


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SIOH&S Law

Statute Law

1. Legislative Lawdeveloped through processes of government

2. Acts & Regulations

3. NSW Occupational Health & Safety Act 2000

4. NSW Occupational Health & Safety Regulation 2001

Common Law

1. Developed as a result of civil actions

2. Generally seeking monetary compensation

3. Common law can influence OH&S


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SIOH&S Responsibility

Duty of care or responsibility can apply to:

1. Employers

2. Employees

3. Contractors

4. Visitors

In an RFS context:

1. RFS Staff

2. Brigade Officers

3. Volunteers

4. Contractors5. Visitors


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SIRFS Workplace

1. Fire shed2. Fire ground

3. Travelling

4. Any place of RFS activity


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SIWhat are RFS related activities?

1. Firefighting

2. Logistics / Catering3. Hazard Reduction

4. Training

5. Maintenance

6. Fundraising

7. Community Safety


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SIOH&S and Volunteers

1. OH&S law does NOT apply to volunteers because they are notconsidered to be employees, however

2. Volunteers have a moral responsibility to look after themselves and

others

3. Volunteers must abide by the responsibilities that apply to all

people under common law


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SIResponsibilities of all people

All people have responsibilities under the NSW OccupationalHealth and Safety Act

A person must NOT:

Interfere with or misuse things provided for the health, safety andwelfare of persons at work

Obstruct attempts to give aid or attempts to prevent a serious risk

to the health and safety of a person at work

Refuse a reasonable request to assist in giving aid or preventing a

risk to health and safety Disrupt a workplace by creating health or safety fears


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SIRFS Responsibilities

1. Safe systems of work2. Safe working environment

3. Safe premises

4. Safe machinery and substances

5. Information, instruction, training and supervision

6. Adequate facilities for the welfare of employees7. Health and safety of visitors and contractors

8. Consultation regarding OH&S issues


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SIVolunteer & Staff Responsibilities

1. Take reasonable care of the health and safety of self and others2. Ensure their actions dont put others at risk

3. Work safely

4. Use and maintain machinery and equipment properly

5. Ensure that their work area is free of hazards

6. Co-operate on OH&S issues7. Notify others of hazards

8. Wear PPE appropriate to the task

9. Carry out work in a safe manner

10. Follow OH&S instructions

11. Take notice of signs12. Participate in safety training

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SIRFS Policies and Procedures

RFS Service Standards and SOPs (Standard OperationalProcedures) are documents that outline OH&S policies and

procedures

OH&S policies and procedures are reviewed by Health and Safety

Committees

Service Standards are available online on the MyRFS website

www.myrfs.nsw.gov.au
http://www.myrfs.nsw.gov.au/http://www.myrfs.nsw.gov.au/


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SIRisk Management

What is a Hazard?

Anything that can cause harm

List a few examples.....

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SIHazards at RFS Workplaces

Spills

Movement of trucks

Roller shutter doors

(should be fully up)

Vehicle related

Sharps

Heavy lifting Power tools

Chainsaws

Dangerous goods

Fuels, oils and poisons

Exhaust fumes Noise

Rest and rehab

Posture

Noise

Poor lighting

Stress

Trip hazards

Blocked exits (house keeping)

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SIRisk Management

What is Risk?

The likelihood or probability that the hazard will cause harm

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SIRisk Management

1. Identify

2. Assess

3. Decide what controlmeasures are required

4. Implement

5. Monitor

What are Control Measures?

Taking action to reduce or manage the risk.

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SIGroup Discussion

Scenario:

You see an electrical hazard in the back storeroom of the station wherespare parts and equipment are stored. There is faulty wiring on the light

switch. When you switched the light on you can hear crackling and static

before the light comes on. The storeroom is not used much.

1. What is the likelihood of injury?

2. What is the severity of the consequences?

3. What is the level of risk?

4. Is it a high, medium or low risk?

5. What might your actions be?

Extreme Major Moderate Minor

Very Likely High High High Medium

Likely High High Medium Medium

Unlikely High Medium Medium Low

Very Unlikely Medium Medium Low Low

Likelihood

Consequence

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SIWhat should I do?

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SIHierarchy of Controls

This is a common sense approach

1. Eliminate (remove)

2. Substitute (replace)

3. Isolate (separate)

4. Engineer (redesign)5. Admin (signage, training and supervision)

6. PPE (the last resortappropriate to the task)

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SIPPE

PPE appropriate to the task

Protection Vs Dexterity

Can you have too much

protection?

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SIMonitoring and Reviewing

Dynamic Risk Assessment

1. Monitor the risks

2. Re-assess the effectiveness of the control measures

3. Identify any new problems

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SIChilds play video

The Childs Play manual handling video is available on the

Monaro Team training laptop...

(See page 24 in your SI manual)

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SIAccidents and Injuries

Accidents and injuries must be reported because:

1. It helps to prevent similar accidents from occurring

2. We have a legislated requirement to do so

3. It is good OH&S practice to do so

What is an OH&S incident?

1. A fatality

2. An injury, or

3. An illness or disease

4. Near misses should also be reported

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SIReporting an OH&S Incident

1. Notify your supervisor

2. An RFS Notification of Significant Injury to a Firefighter form

needs to be completed and submitted

This paperwork is designed to protect YOU

Reporting an incident is required if:

1. Medical intervention / treatment is required

2. A claim for compensation is anticipated

3. A situation that leaves a volunteer unfit for their paid work4. An injury where a person was unconscious

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SIWorkers Comp and Rehab

Workers Compensation and Rehabilitation Schemes are

available

(see page 38 in your SI manual for details)

Benefits may include:

1. Payments equal to normal weekly earnings

2. Medical and rehab expenses

3. Death benefits and funeral expenses

4. Property damage compensation

5. Lump sum payments for permanent impairments

6. Reasonable travel expenses

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This presentation is provided in the interest of public safety, it has been used as a learning

tool for emergency service activities. There are some photos and images that have beensourced using the internet. All care has been taken to ensure that copyright issues have

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Mick HoltonLearning and Development OfficerNSW Rural Fire Service - Monaro TeamP.O. Box 74, Berridale, NSW, 2628

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