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SAFETY INDUCTION
Introduction
This Logifix Freight Solutions safety induction is designed to ensure that all employees are fully informed about the working conditions, and are aware of their OH&S responsibilities, within our workplace.
All employees must complete both this online safety induction prior to any work being conducted on site.
Visitors to our site will be supervised at all times and given a specific induction as required.
Site Safety Rules
All employees must follow the WHS Management Plan
All employees must have a General Construction Induction Card.
Smoking is only permitted in the Designated Smoking Area(s).
No Swearing, Rude hand gestures, or demeaning comments.
PPE Must be worn on site as per SWMS requirements and at a minimum;
- Footwear – Steel Cap Boot.
- Hi-Visibility clothing if working around mobile plant.
- Hard Hats
Health, Hygiene, and COVID Safety
The recent coronavirus pandemic has taught us all the importance of health and hygiene in the workplace. While COVID-19 is still in our communities, the risks of transmission of all viruses presents an OH&S risk for our workplace, for you and your family.
If you are unwell with any symptoms of COVID-19, or any other contagious illness (influenza, gastroenteritis, etc.), please stay home to reduce the spread of any virus.
If you suspect that you may have contracted COVID-19, you will need to undertake either a RAT or PCR test to determine your COVID-19 status.
If you test positive for COVID-19, government guidelines recommend that you isolate for at least 5 days or until you no longer have any symptoms. This means that you should not attend work during this time, unless you are well and able to undertake your work from home. Employees who are isolating due to a positive COVID-19 test should advise their manager of their test result as soon as possible.
While you are unwell with any illness, employees will be able to access their Personal Leave entitlements. Access to Annual Leave entitlements may be considered if you have insufficient Personal Leave entitlements.
You are able to return to work as long as you are not still experiencing symptoms like a runny nose, sore throat, cough, shortness of breath, fever, chills or sweats. Regardless, once you return to work you may be required to wear a face mask for the first 5 working days, to ensure the health and safety of those that you are working with.
At all times, the following Infection Control Safety Practices should continue to be practiced:
- Regularly wash and/or sanitise your hands
- Regularly clean all surfaces and equipment
- Refrain from shaking hands with staff, customers & visitors
- Keep a distance of 1.5 metres from others
- Wear a mask, if not able to physically distance from others, or for the first 5 working days at work after having contracted COVID-19 or any other viral infection.
Employee Responsibilities
- All employees must treat each other professionally at all times.
- All employees must take reasonable care of their health and safety and ensure that their actions (or in-actions) do not put themselves or others at risk.
- Employees must comply with all Logifix Freight Solutions safety guidelines, SWMS, policies and procedures of the business.
- Employees must notify their manager of any safety risks they discover.
- Discrimination will not be tolerated in the Logifix Freight Solutions workplace.
- Workplace bullying, violence or practical jokes is not acceptable. Logifix Freight Solutions has a zero tolerance to such behaviour and employees engaging in these activities will be subject to disciplinary action.
- Sexual harassment and Sex Discrimination will not be tolerated in the Logifix Freight Solutions workplace.
Incident & Accidents
- All employees must immediately report any incidents or accidents occurring at work.
- An Incident Report form must be completed and issued to the Managing Director within 24 hours of the incident/accident.
- All incidents/accidents will be investigated by the Managing Director or HR Representative.
Supervision
All employees must have adequate supervision.
Supervision levels will be decided on the risk level of the task and the experience of employees.
Visitors will be accompanied by site representative at all times while on site.
- Adequate supervision must be provided to ensure compliance with SWMS.
Licensing & Permits
- All persons driving to/from a customer’s site or driving a Logifix Freight Solutions vehicle must hold an appropriate and current drivers license.
- All persons operating a forklift or any other licensed materials handling equipment must hold an appropriate and current license to do so. A current driver’s licence will also be required to operate any road registered forklifts
- Where relevant, employees must hold the appropriate licences and permits to perform any High Risk Works.
SWMS "Safe Work Method Statements"
- SWMS must be developed in consultation with relevant employees.
- SWMS must comply with requirements of current WHS regulations.
- Employees must comply with SWMS at all times.
- SWMS must be available and accessible by all employees.
- SWMS must be updated to reflect any changes and communicated to employees.
- SWMS must be read, understood and signed by relevant employees.
Electrical Safety
- All Electrical equipment must be inspected before use.
- All electrical Equipment must be tested and tagged.
- Only licensed electricians may work on electrical equipment and under strictly enforced SWMS and where utilising suitable PPE and equipment. While 240v work is covered by the generic JC Steele SWMS (reviewed and updated as required), a specific SWMS is required for any 3-phase power work.
- Electricians must confirm Emergency Procedures are in place prior to starting work.
Housekeeping
- All employees must clear away their waste in a reasonable time.
- Packaging materials, discarded pallet wrap pallets and other materials and waste must not be stored in walkways or other areas where it is a hazard to others.
- Employees are responsible for cleaning their work area prior to starting work.
Plant & Equipment
- Plant & Equipment must be used for designated purpose and within manufacturer guidelines and limitations.
- Employees operating plant & equipment must NOT use their mobile phones. This includes making and receiving calls, the sending or receiving of texts or using any other features of the device.
- Employees operating plant & equipment must hold relevant High Risk Work License, where required.
- Employees operating plant & equipment must have required training and be “competent” before using machinery.
- Pre-Start checks must be conducted before any plant or equipment is used each day.
- PPE must be worn as per manufacturer recommendations and in accordance with the signage for the relevant work area.
- Plant & equipment must be serviced as per manufacturers recommendations.
- Plant must be registered with the Regulator, where required.
- Exclusion zones should be setup where possible.
Evacuation Procedure
- Be aware of any emergency situation occuring.
- Check for signs of smoke/fire in your area and prepare for an evacuation.
- Wait for further instructions from your manager or fire warden.
- Ensure all people around you are aware of the situation and evacuate the building via the nearest safe exit route.
- Obey any directions/instructions given to you by a manager or fire warden.
- Assist mobility-impaired employees to an appropriate emergency exit.
- Exit the building in a safe, calm and orderly manner. Move at a quick walking pace, but do not run.
- Maintain one clear step between the person in front of you to prevent stumbling.
- When exiting the building proceed immediately to the designated assembly point.
- Once at the assembly point out anyone who you believe to be missing to a manager or fire warden.
Emergencies & First Aid
- Employees must report any and all Incidents, Injuries and near misses to their manager and/or the Administration Manager. An Incident form MUST also be completed.
- All employees at Logifix must know the location of First Aid Kits and Fire Extinguishers.
- Employees should call 000 in the event of an emergency.
- Employees must familiarise themselves with the location of the nearest medical facility.
Hazardous Chemicals
- MSDS – Safety Data sheets must be provided for all chemicals brought to site.
- MSDS – must be current (less than 5 years and have Australian contact details)
- All chemical containers must be labelled.
- PPE must be worn as per MSDS requirements.
- Employees must be trained on the chemicals they are handling.
- A method for handling spills and cleaning must be available.
Working at Heights
- When working at Heights – Edge Protection must be in place before starting work.
- Railings and Scaffold must have top and Mid Rails.
- Voids must be covered unless in use immediately.
- Ladders must be appropriate for work. Non-Conductive, Platform, undamaged.
- Scaffold over 4m must be erected by licensed scaffolder and have scaf tag attached.
- Mobile scaffold must NOT be over 4m in height.
- Mobile Scaffold may only be erected by competent person.
- Fall Restraint systems must be accompanied by competency certificate.
Supervisor Notes
- You will now be given a tour of the workplace.
- You will also be shown the location of the first aid kits, fire extinguishers and the emergency evacuation point.