CPUT - 2nd Year student HSE Induction- 10-10-2015

Managing Member: C Siebritz - CK 1 2009/223782/23, Tax Clearance certificate no: 9384900164, BEE Level 1, SHEQR certificate no: CT 0600/06, ISO 14001 CT 2985/07, SAIOSH Safety Practitioner
certificate no: 1036, email: siebritz@telkomsa.net
Plan Organise Lead Control (workplace safety management system)

certificate no: 1036 email: siebritz@telkomsa.net
WHO IS POLC SAFETY ADVISOR CC?
POLC SAFETY ADVISOR is a 110% certified level 1 BBBEE Company who specialise in OCCUPATIONAL
HEALTH SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE within the workplace.
Contact details:
DIRECTOR: Mrs. Chereen Siebritz
Cell: - 082 650 5806
Tel: - 021 – 391 0099
E-fax - 086 2166 796
Company Registration details:
Supplier Chain Vendor Registered: Vendor No 26735
Tax Clearance Compliant No: 5477-811-2200
PAYE Registration No: 7510776885
UIF Registration No: U510776885
WCA/D.O.L. Registered: 9384900164
BBBEE Certified: level 1 Contributor –100%
Black Female Owned,
B-BBEE Procurement recognition: 110%
Membership with Registered Institutions:
IOSM CapeWest Full Membership
SAIOSH Corporate Member No: 21962633
SAIOSH-OHSPRAC No: 1036

Managing Member: C Siebritz - CK 1 2009/223782/23, Tax Clearance certificate no: 9384900164, BEE Level 1, SHEQR certificate no: CT 0600/06, ISO 14001 CT
2985/07, SAIOSH Safety Practitioner certificate no: 1036 email: siebritz@telkomsa.net

HEALTH, SAFETY AND
ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
 We are committed to protecting the health
and safety of all people working at or
visiting our site
 We plan, manage, conduct and supervise all
our work in compliance with legislation and
best practice
 We want to ensure that all workers have a
clear understanding of their responsibilities
along with that of
the company

SITE INDUCTIONS
The induction is important as all sites are different and
have a wide range of hazards which will change as the site
develops
Please pay attention for the next few minutes

PROJECT SPECIFIC
CONDITIONS/REQUIREMENTS
The project
 Its History
 Current stage
 Future Programme of work
 Type of construction
 End use and clients requirements
 Location of statutory notices

YOUR SITE STAFF ARE: Its important for you to know the below
mentioned site staff
Your site contact telephone number is:
TITLE: CONTACT NO:
 Site Contracts Manager: ..................................
 Engineers: ...................................
 Supervisors: ...................................
 Safety Representative: ...................................
 Safety Officer: ...................................
 First aiders: ...................................
 Fire Marshal: ..................................

EMERGENCY EVACUATION & FIRE
 The Alarm
 Exit Routes
 Assembly points
 Fire points
 Fire Prevention
– NO SMOKING and be aware of other possible ignition sources
– Keep the site tidy - less material to burn
– Hot work permits

EMERGENCY EVACUATION & FIRE PROCEDURES
 Take time and read through it to familiarize yourself with the action plan
and procedures in place .
 These will be posted on the walls of each site offices, meeting rooms etc,
 As well as a copy in the site HSE File.
 As construction activities, progresses will the plan and signage be
amended to the site,
MEDICAL EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
 It is important to declare to your superior (site manager, campus
coordinator etc.) any existing medical conditions, i.e. Asthma, Diabetes,
weak joints, allergies, limited mobility in the legs or arms ,etc. This will
safe your life

WHO’S ON SITE
Please ensure you report to your site manager when coming onto site and when
leaving site – failure to do so can cost you your life during a security and
emergency situation - head count!!!!

WELFARE ON SITE
TOILETS – CANTEEN / EATING FACILITY - FIRST AID
Find out where these facilities are located
TOILET CANTEEN FIRST AID

THE SITE ESTABLISHMENT PLAN WILL SHOW WHERE FACILITIES ARE ON A
SITE.
Reinforce /Emphasize that, while management have the responsibility to provide
suitable and sufficient welfare facilities workers have a responsibility to look after
facilities and report any damage or vandalism.
Leave toilets and canteens as you would wish to find them.
Be aware of first aid procedures for the site and who to contact/where to go for
help.

 Always adhere to site safety signage
 Read the labels on containers of all hazardous chemicals before using any
substances
 Use safety precautions at all times as prescribed,
SIGNS ON SITE

TYPES OF SIGNAGE FOUND ON ANY GIVEN SITE, IT IS THERE FOR A
REASON. GET TO KNOW THEM THY SAFE LIVES!!!!!!

DRUGS AND ALCOHOL
Any persons caught in possession of, or under the
influence of drugs or alcohol will be removed from site
 If you are on prescriptive drugs / medication for any
medical reason, please inform your supervisor at once

Someone could get hurt
NO HORSEPLAY ALLOWED ON SITE

PPE - PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Look after your P.P.E. and always wear it
when required
Please ask your supervisor to supply
these items as and when required
They are a part of your tools required to
do your job, use / wear them and keep
them safe (Look after it)

PPE means all equipment (including clothing affording protection against the weather) which is intended to be worn
or held by a person at work and which protects him against one or more risks to his health or safety
PPE should be regarded as a ‘last resort’ when considering control measures. Other methods should be considered
and used that will reduce or eliminate risk to injury. However, where PPE is the only effective means of controlling
the risks of injury or ill health, then employers must ensure that PPE is available.
Employers must assess the work being undertaken and the environment his employees will operate in when
determining the appropriate PPE to be worn. Example: - A typical construction/building site may require workers to
wear a Hard Hat, Coveralls, Safety Footwear, Gloves, Eye Protection and High Visibility Vest. These must be
provided free of any charge to the employee.
Main Contractors must check that all subcontractors are conforming by providing PPE for all their employees
Risk Assessments must also highlight any additional PPE requirement from the above example depending on the
particular hazards so that appropriate PPE is issued. This also must be provided free of charge.
Employees should be made aware of their responsibility to wear the PPE appropriately, take care of equipment and
report any defects. They should also be informed that if they do not wear or misuse any PPE that has been
appropriately issued that this could lead to disciplinary action. This equipment is provided for their protection

PPE -PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Head Protection
Wear Your Safety Helmet/Hard Hat At All Times When On Site
ALWAYS CHECK YOUR HELMET INSIDE FOR:
Cracking
Tearing
Fraying

Reflector Vest
Visibility – Ensure that you are visible at all times when on site.
Reflector vests to be worn or Reflector stripes must be on overalls. This
allows for you to be visible on site

Eye & Hearing Protection
Use the right type of safety glasses to protect
your eyes from grit or strong light such as
welding, grinding, pouring concrete entering
the eye.
Ear Plugs to be worn in noisy work areas
If the sound level is above 85db, as indicated
by signage on site. Ear muffs can be used as
they provide better protection than ear plugs.

Respiratory / Breathing Protection
Use the right type of dust mask for the job you are doing,
A respirator for welding works or if you are in a toxic
environment.

Hand & Foot Protection
Hands are precious. Use the correct
gloves for the correct job. Especially
when handling sharp, rough or hot
materials or chemicals, etc
Protect your feet by using steel
capped/TOE boots. When working with
water & oil, use non slip boots and
Gumboots for concrete works,
PS – they are NOT nail proof,

DANGERS OF IMPROPER CELL PHONE USAGE
 Cell phone usage can cause inattentiveness on the job site
 Co-workers can be distracted by others’ cell phone usage
 inattentiveness and distraction may result in property damage or personal
injury
Do Not Walk Around Whilst Talking On Your Cellphone
Cell phones distracts you from observing dangers that may threaten your life

EXCAVATIONS ARE DANGEROUS ON SITE
When checking workers in deep
excavations always ensure that.
There is no loose soil above.
The excavation sides are stable.
There are at least two exits.
There is no heavy machinery on
the side of the trench.

Excavations - these are the basis of all construction activities on a site ,so be
alert & cautious at all times, when walking on site.

What is a TOOLBOX TALK?
A toolbox meeting or toolbox talk training is a short daily, weekly or monthly meeting
/training information session usually (but not always) to discuss safety matters in an informal
and clear manner. These may also cover the safe use of tools, do’s & don’t on a site , etc.
WHO conducts toolbox talk?
Toolbox meetings are usually run in small work groups by the supervisor, leading hand, team
leader and or safety rep etc. of the group. The meetings are short, about 5 to 10 minutes, and
informal. An attendance register are generated for this as proof of training attended.
WHY do be conduct toolbox talk
The basic idea is to provide a direct method of communication and exchange of information
between management, supervision and the workforce with the purpose of improving safety and
health by directly involving workers in issues that are important to them. Using tool box meetings
is an ideal way to get employees involved in matters relating to their own safety, finding solutions
to problems, as well as building a committed and productive team.

TYPES OF TOPICS

WHAT IS WORKING AT HEIGHT?
Work at height means work in any place where, if
precautions were not taken, a person could fall down and
injure themselves.
If you do any of the following then you will be working at
height, because you can fall from one level to another.
 Work above ground level, onto various levels.
 Could fall from an edge, through an opening or fragile
surface.
 Could fall from ground level into an opening in a floor or
hole in the ground.

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AN INCIDENT AND AN ACCIDENT
 People often think that an ‘accident’ and an ‘incident are the same. However, its important to remember
the difference between them, as there maybe a legal obligation to report both.
 Both accident and incidents are unplanned and undesirable events but there are differences.
 An accident can be defined as an occurrence that results in:
 personal injury, whether its minor or major;
 Loss of productivity/production;
 Environmental damaged; and
 Damage to property, equipment and machinery.
 An incident can be defined as an occurrence that has the potential to result in:
 personal injury, whether its minor or major;
 Loss of productivity/production;
 Environmental damaged; and
 Damage to property, equipment and machinery.
The key is phrases to remember in this case are ‘result in’ and potential to result in;.

DEALING WITH INCIDENTS
When an accident occurs you must report it immediately to your supervisor or your safety
representative. Be careful not to interfere with the scene of the problem, as it could prolong
and even jeopardise the outcome of any investigation. In the event of a serious accident
that resulted in major equipment and or property damage, serious injury or death, requires
external investigations. These are conducted by either risk professionals, Insurance policy
providers, and the government departments , labour inspectors may needs to attend and
conduct their investigations.
 Incidents as well as accidents must be reported to the site management and where
deemed necessary, the relevant authority.
 The investigator must determine the root cause of the event.
 Remedial action must be taken.
 Records of the events must be filed and kept on site.
 Events must be rated according to its frequency.
 HSE stats must be recorded, filed & kept on site

THE FOLLOWING REPORTING CHART IS SPECIFIC THE STUDENT BODY
Co-ordinator
Mrs Ambrence Fisher
HSE OFFICER
SITE FIRST AIDER
SITE
SUPERVISOR
SITE
MANAGER

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