2. THIS INDUCTION INCLUDES
INDUCTION PROCESS
SAFETY PROCEDURES
EMERGENCIES
EQUIPMENT SAFETY CHECKS
YOUR SAFETY REPRESENTATIVES
EXISTING HAZARDS
POTENTIAL HAZARDS
RESPONSIBILITIES
COMMONLY USED SAFETY SYMBOLS AND HAZARD SIGNS
3. SAFETY IN THE STUDIO
This presentation has been prepared to ensure that
everyone understands that safety in the workplace is
everyone responsibility, and to raise awareness on the
correct behaviour
At JDs printing the most important part of the workforce
for myself is that everyone goes home as they
arrived, therefore safety is the biggest factor of an
industry .
4. SAFETY PROCEDURES
FIRE SAFETY PROCEDURES: Ensuring that fire exits are not obstructed
or blocked by objects, everyone knows the correct procedure in a fire ,
that fire exit signs are clearly visible and all extinguishers and smoke
alarms are regularly tested.
INCIDENT REPORTING: Making sure to report every incident and every
near miss to ensure that our workplace stays as safe as possible.
TIDY WORKSTATION: Maintaining work area so clean to prevent any
falls or electric shocks from overloaded power boards etc.
SECURITY: Make sure all visitors sign the visitor book, make sure you
report anyone with out a pass to front desk.
5. EQUIPMENT SAFETY CHECKS
• First aid kits: Supplies should be checked every three months and if
expired items in kit dispose of correctly,
• Printers and photocopiers: Make sure this equipment is running
correctly the start of every day .
• Tag and tested: Make sure all electrical items have been tagged and not
expired if expired don’t used until tested by qualified electrician.
• New equipment: Make sure to log new equipment so can be barcoded
and tested frequently.
• Workstation check: Make sure everything set up correctly and all
equipment being using in the correct way.
6. SAFETY OFFICERS
In case of emergency the following people are who we listen to be safe
OHS OFFICER: John Smith
FIRE WARDEN: Alesha Fox
DEPUTY FIRE WARDEN: Jacob Dill
FiRST AID OFFICER: Brooklyn Parker
DEPUTY FIRST AID OFFICER: Kalli Wayne
If in the case of an emergency none of these people can be located for any
reason
Call 000
7. HAZARDS IN YOUR WORKPLACE
• Eye strain
• Lifting or carrying heavy items
• Stress
• Carelessly placed extension cords and leads
• Overloaded power boards
• Rsi
• Posture- related injuries
8. MANAGEMENT OF HAZARDS
• EYE STRAIN: To eliminate eye strain while using computer use proper
lighting, take regular breaks, adjust computer display options and have
routine eye checks.
• Lifting or carrying heavy items: If a heavy items requires lifting get help
if no one is available if you leave it till later, try to decrease the load.
• Stress: Take frequent breaks 5 mins every 30 minutes, speak to your
OH&S officer, find the main source of what is causing the stress and try
to eliminate.
• Carelessly placed cords and leads: Make sure that cords and leads are
not a trip hazard use cord ties to eliminate this.
• Overloaded power boards: Only have plugged in what is required to be
used as overloaded power boards can cause electric shocks.
9. MANAGEMENT OF HAZARDS CONTINUED
• RSI: Use your whole arm not just your wrist when using your
mouse, take frequent breaks, when doing a lot of typing swap tasks so
not typing all day and when not actively typing remove arms away from
keyboard to relax..
• POSTURE- RELATED INJURIES: Take frequent breaks, adjust your
desk, don’t lift anything to heavy and adjust your chair correctly .
10. POTENTIAL HAZARDS
• Staff unaware of OH&S in the workplace
• Staff unaware of emergency procedures
• Poor house keeping
• Workstation setup
• Electrical
• Equipment hazards e.g. sharp edges, hot surfaces
11. REPORTING RISKS AND NEAR MISSES
An incident is an unplanned event which can have the potential to
cause injury or illness and or damage to equipment, buildings, plant or
the natural environment.
Any incident must be reported as soon as possible even if nobody was
hurt.
Report any incidents to your safety officer John Smith.
The relevant incident forms can be found on the intranet under OH&S,
there are two separate forms one for reporting risks and one for
reporting incidents.
12. WORKPLACE EMERGENCY
A workplace emergency is something that happens unplanned whether
it be a injury, fire, bomb threat or any other incident that causes
disruption to work.
In case of a fire call 000, evacuate the building via the closet fire exit if
safe to do so walk don’t run, listen to any instructions given by the fire
warden ,close all doors on way out but do not lock. In the case of not be
able to leave the building remain calm, stay low and try to signal from a
window if possible. Don’t enter the building until advised safe to do so
by fire man or your fire warden. A incident report must be filled out.
In the case of a bomb threat remain calm, if the person has called try to
take note of the background noises, the tone of voice, time and date of
call, try and keep them on the phone for as long as possible. You need
to advise your manager and OH&S officer and evacuate building like
you would in case of a fire. An incident report will need to be filled out.
13. RESPONSIBILITIES OF EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES
The responsibilities of a employer include
• Adequate training: Should be trained in the area your working so you know
exactly what your role requires
• Supervision: Supervision to make sure you are completing correctly and
the safest possible way
• Protective equipment:: You should be provide with the suitable protective
equipment if the hazard cant be removed
The responsibilities of an employee (YOU) include
• Report hazards or near misses
• Don’t put your self or co- workers at risk
• Obey all instructions
• Not be under the influence of drugs or alcohol, advise your manager or OH&S
officer if on medication
15. FOR MORE INFORMATION
If you require any more information on safety some websites are
• www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au
• www.workcover.tas.gov.au
• www.wst.tas.gov.au