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INDUCTION PACKAGE FOR NEW EMPLOYEES – IMPORTANT STUFF!
Viking Juice Design Studio
Induction Program
 Receive your ID card and office keys
 Meet your mentor
 First Aid Kit location
 Equipment and facilities tour
 Notice boards and office housekeeping
 Mail procedures and deliveries and pickup points
Safety Procedures
 In the event of a fire, fire alarm, bomb threat or
other emergency, evacuate the building
immediately to the designated meeting point
 Notify the Safety Representative
 Safety Representative will evacuate all staff and
notify the Fire Brigade
 Keep clear of the building until instructed to return
 Remember to stay calm and do not panic!
Equipment Safety Checklist
 An electrician will do a once yearly sweep and tag
of all electricals
 The Safety Representative will do a twice yearly
equipment check for safety
 New equipment must be vetted by the Safety Rep
 Any computer faults and maintenance are to be
reported to the Office Manager
Health and Safety Representative
 Your Health and Safety Representative is Moira
Turner.
 Moira’ office phone is (03) 5555 6666 and her
mobile is 0455 555 555.
Existing and potential hazards
 Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI), also called Occupational
Overuse Syndrome (OOS)
 Shoulder/neck/back injury from lifting improperly
 Electrocution from improper use of equipment
 Eye and vision problems due to screen glare
 Office lighting not sufficient for work
 Office not ventilated properly when chemicals used
 Hazards such as falling objects or tripping over objects
 Neck strain from copy or work not at eye level
 Excessive noise in the office from equipment
 Not switching off appliances in kitchen – fire hazard
Risk and Hazard control
 RSI - Take a five minute break every half an hour
 ALWAYS use correct lifting procedure – use legs!!!
 Ensure equipment is switched off at power point and all
electrical equipment is tagged and checked
 Ensure employees know how to adjust screen glare and get
regular eye checkups
 Ensure all lighting is sufficient or stop work – get repairs
organised immediately
 Ensure windows open when using chemicals or have
extractor fans fitted and working
 Report ALL hazards to the Safety Rep when you see them
and take action to fix them if you can
 Copy holders bought for each employee and adjusted
 All noisy equipment should be moved to appropriate area
 Notice in kitchen and reminders to SWITCH OFF appliances
Incident and accident reporting
 If injured in any way, you MUST report it!
 Tell the Safety Representative AND fill in an Incident
Report Form
 Safety Representative will follow up with Office Manager
and Worksafe Tasmania
 If applying for Worker’s Compensation, fill in a Worksafe
Worker’s Compensation Form in conjuntion with your
Safety Representative
 Seek medical attention by a doctor as well as filling out a
form
OH&S Meetings
 The Safety Representative has specific powers under the
OHS Act to make decisions about safety
 An OHS Committee has been established and consists of
the Safety Representative, and the two office managers
 The OHS Committee meets every quarter to discuss
incidents, and promote and support initiatives aimed at
improving the health and safety of EVERYONE in the
studio!
 Any issues that require consultation with outside bodies
such as contractors or WorkSafe Tasmania will be
discussed at these meetings
 Minutes will be kept at all these meetings and copies
given to all staff
Emergency Procedures – Fire 🔥
 Attend to life in immediate danger
 If close, activate the Break Glass Alarm on the first
floor
 Ring the Fire Brigade on 000.
 Alert the Fire Warden, Jane Smith
 Evacuate the building promptly upon hearing the
alarm and listen to the Fire Warden’s instructions
 Do not collect personal belongings
 Walk calmly and steadily
 Assemble at the corner of Forest and Henry Streets
 Do not re-enter building until told to!
Emergency Procedures – Injury 🔥
 First priority is human life at risk in immediate area
of emergency – first aid!
 Have a staff member notify the Safety
Representative
 Safety Representative will organise any further
treatment where necessary
 The injured party should complete an Incident
Report Form as soon as possible after Injury
 Forward the form to the Safety Representative
Emergency Procedures – Assault 🔥
 Ensure any injuries are attended to
 Call Emergency Services on 000 where needed
 Notify the Safety Representative
 Fill out an Incident Report Form as soon as possible
 Organise/take part in counselling and/or mediation
for parties if an internal matter
 Do not admit liability if it involves the public
Emergency Procedures – Power Outage 🔥
 If there is an emergency such as fire, evacuate as per fire
evac procedures
 Torches are kept in the cupboard with the First Aid Kit
 If result of a lightning storm, do not answer the phone!
 Notify Emergency Services if required and follow their
instructions.
 If no computer work can be done due to the power
outage, there are always sketchbooks and pens!! 😜
Our responsibilites as Employers
 Have up-to-date knowledge of OH&S
 Provide appropriate policies and physical resources for O&HS
 Communicate and implement OH&S policies
 Monitor, review and improve OH&S
 Ensure compliance with legislation
 Ensure risk measures are produced and implemented
 Undertake relevant health and safety training
 Identify and take action to minimise OH&S risks
 Must communicate all OH&S policies and consult about
health and safety risks and corrective action
 Required to notify WorkSafe of specific incidents, investigate
and review incidents, injuries and risks
 Ensure all staff are trained in OH&S & handling procedures
Your responsibilities as employees
 Take reasonable care for your own health & safety
 Be involved in work health & safety
 Inform managers about safety incidents and risks
 Report and record work health & safety risks and
incidents
 Comply with the OH&S policies and procedures
 Undertake relelvant safety training
 Follow safe working procedures
 Complete workplace OH&S inducations
 Identify hazards and eliminate or minimise health &
safety risks within your control
Hazard Signs you will see around
Fire Assembly Point Face Masks First Aid Lifting Technique
Hand washing Staff Only Fire Hose Radioactivity
A list of resources related to OH&S
 Safe Work Australia
http://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/sites/SWA
 Occupational Health & Safety Australia
http://www.ohs.net.au
 WorkSafe Tasmania
http://workplacestandards.tas.gov.au/home
 Work Cover Tasmania (Worker’s Comp)
http://www.workcover.tas.gov.au/insurance
 Tasmanian Work Health and Safety Act 2012
http://tinyurl.com/mu3q7u6
 Australian Government OHS links (very good list)
http://australia.gov.au/topics/employment-and-
workplace/ohs-workplace-health-and-safety

Role Play Induction training

  • 1.
     INDUCTION PACKAGE FORNEW EMPLOYEES – IMPORTANT STUFF! Viking Juice Design Studio
  • 2.
    Induction Program  Receiveyour ID card and office keys  Meet your mentor  First Aid Kit location  Equipment and facilities tour  Notice boards and office housekeeping  Mail procedures and deliveries and pickup points
  • 3.
    Safety Procedures  Inthe event of a fire, fire alarm, bomb threat or other emergency, evacuate the building immediately to the designated meeting point  Notify the Safety Representative  Safety Representative will evacuate all staff and notify the Fire Brigade  Keep clear of the building until instructed to return  Remember to stay calm and do not panic!
  • 4.
    Equipment Safety Checklist An electrician will do a once yearly sweep and tag of all electricals  The Safety Representative will do a twice yearly equipment check for safety  New equipment must be vetted by the Safety Rep  Any computer faults and maintenance are to be reported to the Office Manager
  • 5.
    Health and SafetyRepresentative  Your Health and Safety Representative is Moira Turner.  Moira’ office phone is (03) 5555 6666 and her mobile is 0455 555 555.
  • 6.
    Existing and potentialhazards  Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI), also called Occupational Overuse Syndrome (OOS)  Shoulder/neck/back injury from lifting improperly  Electrocution from improper use of equipment  Eye and vision problems due to screen glare  Office lighting not sufficient for work  Office not ventilated properly when chemicals used  Hazards such as falling objects or tripping over objects  Neck strain from copy or work not at eye level  Excessive noise in the office from equipment  Not switching off appliances in kitchen – fire hazard
  • 7.
    Risk and Hazardcontrol  RSI - Take a five minute break every half an hour  ALWAYS use correct lifting procedure – use legs!!!  Ensure equipment is switched off at power point and all electrical equipment is tagged and checked  Ensure employees know how to adjust screen glare and get regular eye checkups  Ensure all lighting is sufficient or stop work – get repairs organised immediately  Ensure windows open when using chemicals or have extractor fans fitted and working  Report ALL hazards to the Safety Rep when you see them and take action to fix them if you can  Copy holders bought for each employee and adjusted  All noisy equipment should be moved to appropriate area  Notice in kitchen and reminders to SWITCH OFF appliances
  • 8.
    Incident and accidentreporting  If injured in any way, you MUST report it!  Tell the Safety Representative AND fill in an Incident Report Form  Safety Representative will follow up with Office Manager and Worksafe Tasmania  If applying for Worker’s Compensation, fill in a Worksafe Worker’s Compensation Form in conjuntion with your Safety Representative  Seek medical attention by a doctor as well as filling out a form
  • 9.
    OH&S Meetings  TheSafety Representative has specific powers under the OHS Act to make decisions about safety  An OHS Committee has been established and consists of the Safety Representative, and the two office managers  The OHS Committee meets every quarter to discuss incidents, and promote and support initiatives aimed at improving the health and safety of EVERYONE in the studio!  Any issues that require consultation with outside bodies such as contractors or WorkSafe Tasmania will be discussed at these meetings  Minutes will be kept at all these meetings and copies given to all staff
  • 10.
    Emergency Procedures –Fire 🔥  Attend to life in immediate danger  If close, activate the Break Glass Alarm on the first floor  Ring the Fire Brigade on 000.  Alert the Fire Warden, Jane Smith  Evacuate the building promptly upon hearing the alarm and listen to the Fire Warden’s instructions  Do not collect personal belongings  Walk calmly and steadily  Assemble at the corner of Forest and Henry Streets  Do not re-enter building until told to!
  • 11.
    Emergency Procedures –Injury 🔥  First priority is human life at risk in immediate area of emergency – first aid!  Have a staff member notify the Safety Representative  Safety Representative will organise any further treatment where necessary  The injured party should complete an Incident Report Form as soon as possible after Injury  Forward the form to the Safety Representative
  • 12.
    Emergency Procedures –Assault 🔥  Ensure any injuries are attended to  Call Emergency Services on 000 where needed  Notify the Safety Representative  Fill out an Incident Report Form as soon as possible  Organise/take part in counselling and/or mediation for parties if an internal matter  Do not admit liability if it involves the public
  • 13.
    Emergency Procedures –Power Outage 🔥  If there is an emergency such as fire, evacuate as per fire evac procedures  Torches are kept in the cupboard with the First Aid Kit  If result of a lightning storm, do not answer the phone!  Notify Emergency Services if required and follow their instructions.  If no computer work can be done due to the power outage, there are always sketchbooks and pens!! 😜
  • 14.
    Our responsibilites asEmployers  Have up-to-date knowledge of OH&S  Provide appropriate policies and physical resources for O&HS  Communicate and implement OH&S policies  Monitor, review and improve OH&S  Ensure compliance with legislation  Ensure risk measures are produced and implemented  Undertake relevant health and safety training  Identify and take action to minimise OH&S risks  Must communicate all OH&S policies and consult about health and safety risks and corrective action  Required to notify WorkSafe of specific incidents, investigate and review incidents, injuries and risks  Ensure all staff are trained in OH&S & handling procedures
  • 15.
    Your responsibilities asemployees  Take reasonable care for your own health & safety  Be involved in work health & safety  Inform managers about safety incidents and risks  Report and record work health & safety risks and incidents  Comply with the OH&S policies and procedures  Undertake relelvant safety training  Follow safe working procedures  Complete workplace OH&S inducations  Identify hazards and eliminate or minimise health & safety risks within your control
  • 16.
    Hazard Signs youwill see around Fire Assembly Point Face Masks First Aid Lifting Technique Hand washing Staff Only Fire Hose Radioactivity
  • 17.
    A list ofresources related to OH&S  Safe Work Australia http://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/sites/SWA  Occupational Health & Safety Australia http://www.ohs.net.au  WorkSafe Tasmania http://workplacestandards.tas.gov.au/home  Work Cover Tasmania (Worker’s Comp) http://www.workcover.tas.gov.au/insurance  Tasmanian Work Health and Safety Act 2012 http://tinyurl.com/mu3q7u6  Australian Government OHS links (very good list) http://australia.gov.au/topics/employment-and- workplace/ohs-workplace-health-and-safety