SAFETY INDUCTION

1. SCHOOL OF PHYSICS SAFETY INDUCTION Developed By : Jay Jay Jegathesan & John Moore - Updated 26th Feb 2008

2. Today’s Aims • Demonstrate UWA’s commitment to safety • Impart safety awareness & knowledge to you • Introduce OSH personnel in the School of Physics • Ensure your time at UWA is a safe - productive and an enjoyable experience

3. General safety information UWA safety policy Some specific policies Employee Assistance Program Safety notes Emergency procedures Safety Personnel Head of School Building wardens First aid officers Safety & Health Reps & Officers Specific workplace procedures and requirements Topics To Be Covered Today

4. Occupational Safety and Health Policy • Commitment • Objectives • Responsibilities • Application • UWA’s commitment to the policy can be found at: http://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/policies/occupational_safety_and_health

5. Policies, Procedures and Guidelines • Management • Incidents & emergencies • Waste management • Hazard management • Chemical • Radiation • Biological • Physical • Ergonomic • Full details at following website: http://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/policies#management

6. Safety and Health: Issue Resolution Process

7. Hazard Report Forms • If properly investigated and followed-up presents an official means of documenting a hazard • Helps to prevent possible incident or injury resulting from the hazard • Can be filled in by anyone - staff - student or visitor • Forms available on ‘Safety & Health’ section of School of Physics Website http://www.physics.uwa.edu.au/information_for/intranet/safety

8. Incident / Injury Report Forms • Incident report forms are to be completed when an incident of any description has occurred. An injury does not have to have happened. • The first page MUST be filled in and sent to Safety and Health office within 24 hours of the incident. • Part 2 is to be completed by the supervisor or School Safety Officer (SSO) or School Safety and Health Rep or a combination. This then has to be forwarded to the UWA Safety and Health as soon as completed. • Forms available on ‘Safety & Health’ section of School of Physics Website http://www.physics.uwa.edu.au/information_for/intranet/safety

9. Workers Compensation • A policy outlining workers compensation is available on the UWA Safety and Health website: www.safety.uwa.edu.au • We hope you will never need this policy.

10. Employees Assistance Program • Counselling is available from OSA for staff members and immediate family members including those in a close relationship to staff members • OSA ph. 1300 361 008 (24 hrs)OSA www.osagroup.com.au • Counselling also available from Student services 2nd floor Guild building Ph. 6488 2423 www.counselling.uwa.edu.au • An unhappy worker is not a safe worker

11. PPE Personal Protective Equipment • Please ensure your PPE is maintained and USED • PPE includes: • Gloves Safety glasses • Fully enclosed footwear • Lab coats • Ear protection

12. Electrical Safety • All electrical equipment used in the School, regardless of origin, must have a current test label attached to it, indicating that it has passed the AS3760 test. Please report untested or out of date equipment to your supervisor or demonstrator. • Bar heaters are not permitted due to the fire risks. • All heaters must have “1” hour timers fitted by Facilities Management.

13. Electrical Safety • In Western Australia, the Electricity (Licensing) Regulations 1991 provide that electrical work may only be carried out by persons with the appropriate electrical worker's licence. Electrical work can be defined as work on any appliance or equipment which is supplied by a voltage exceeding 50V AC or 115V DC. Work of this nature can be done by the Electronics Workshop.

14. Just covered: Resolving Safety Issues Hazard Reporting Incident Reporting Workers Assistance Workers Compensation PPE Electrical safety QUESTIONS

15. UWA Emergency Phone Number 2222

16. Smoking Policy • All workplaces within the university are non-smoking areas. These include: • All enclosed rooms, lobbies, foyers and corridors • All offices, laboratories and workshops • Common rooms, tea rooms and staff rooms • Substantially enclosed courtyards (e.g. Social Sciences & Arts) • Within 10 metres of access points to buildings (doors, windows, air-conditioning vents, ducts) • All University owned vehicles, boats, etc • Exceptions • NONE

17. Emergency Evacuation Procedures What would you do in an emergency situation?

18. Emergency Evacuation Procedures When should you attempt to put out a fire?

19. Emergency Evacuation Procedures What do you do if you have seen something that would require the evacuation of the building but the alarms haven’t gone off?

20. Emergency Evacuation Procedures What do YOU do if YOU trigger the fire alarm?

21. Emergency Evacuation Procedures What do you do if the building wardens are telling you to leave but the alarms are not sounding?

22. Emergency Evacuation Procedures • Make sure you know the quickest way out of the building. • Then find the next quickest way. The first path might be the path into danger. • Follow the directions of wardens

23. Emergency Assembly Points • Assemble in an orderly fashion on the lawn of the Reid Library in front of Physics

24. Fire Extinguishers • DO NOT use unless you are very confident that you’re not going to hurt yourself in the process. • Use caution when operating the carbon dioxide extinguishers - you’re hand could freeze to the nozzle. • Always point at the base of the fire. • Practical training in the use of fire extinguishers is periodically offered by the UWA Safety and Health.

25. Types of Fire Extinguishers • Three types available; • Carbon dioxide to be used on flammable liquids and electrical fires • Water to be used on paper, wood, textile and fabric fires -not involving electricity!!! • Dry chemical powder to be used on flammable liquids - flammable gases and electrical hazards

26. Fire Extinguisher Use The use of the wrong type of extinguisher can be VERY dangerous. Please do not use them unless you are VERY sure of what to do.

27. First Aid Room & First Aid Kits • The First Aid Room is Room B11, on the Basement Floor beside the lifts • Apart from this, First aid kits at the following locations in the Physics building: • 3rd floor passage near Room 3.50 • Room 1.74 CMM (optical microscope room) • Room G.58 CMM (chemistry lab) • 1st floor passage near Room 1.2 • 1st floor passage near Room 1.39 (there is also a stretcher at this site) • Basement passage in MWS near Room B.10b • Basement passage in FSM area near Room B.31

28. Physics Safety Personnel, 2008 Head of School: A/Prof Ian McArthur (2737) Safety Committee Chair: Jay Jay Jegathesan (2740) School Safety Officer: Jo Colletti (95025) Safety & Health Rep: John Moore (2005) Safety & Health Rep (Gingin): Steve Pople (9575 7591) Building Fire Warden: Gary Light (2753) Laser Safety Officer: A/Prof Andre Luiten (2728, 7028) Laser Safety Officer (Gingin): Dr Chunnong Zhao (1771) Biological Safety Officer: A/Prof Tim St Pierre (2747) Radiation Safety Officer: Dr Robert Woodward (2751) Industry (Rio) Safety Rep: Dr Frank van Kann (2689, 2730) First Aid Officer: Lance Maschmedt (2752, 95024) First Aid Officer (Gingin): Steve Pople (9575 7591) Floor Wardens: Various – Refer Website Student Safety Rep: Paul Guagliardo

29. Screen Based Equipment • Ensure your computer is set up in the best possible way • Rest breaks are recommended 5 minutes for every 30 minutes of work or 10 minutes every hour It is preferable to have a variety of tasks in order to get a change in posture • Stretch regularly • Avoid glare by having the monitor 90 degrees to light source • Free ergonomic assessment If you are experiencing discomfort report this early and contact UWA Safety & Health

30. Extra Info – Screen Based Equipment • The Following website has a computer & workstation checklist which assists in constructing an ergonomic environment: http://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/forms/computer_workstation_and_office_safety_checklist • Also available is a brochure on screen based equipment which recommends some exercises that can be performed in the office: http://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/__data/page/31264/Working_Comfortably_with_Computers_32792.pdf • Basic workstation ergonomic guidelines can be found at: http://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/policies/computer_workstation_ergonomics

31. Just covered Emergency Procedures Evacuation Assembly Point Fire Extinguishers First Aid Safety Personnel Screen Based Equipment QUESTIONS

32. Specific Work Place Hazards • Each work area will have it’s own specific hazards. These SHOULD be discussed with you by your supervisor.

33. Labs and Hazardous Substances • Comprehensive Lab Safety covered by compulsory UWA one day course. • Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) • Safety and Risk Phrases • Chemical labelling • Chemical spillage • Waste disposal • Radiation (Laser Safety)

34. Chem-Alert & Chemical Storage • Chem-Alert is a centralized web based tracking and monitoring system that has been put in place to monitor all chemicals purchased and stored at UWA • All involved in the purchase of chemicals should attend the course • Various classes of chemicals cannot be stored in close proximity to each other (Toxic, Flammable, Oxidizing, Explosive, Corrosive) • A Segregation Table of Dangerous Goods is available with the UWA Chemical Safety Officer. Please consult him/her when uncertain • Physics Chem-Alert is co-coordinated by John Moore

35. Solution User’s name Date the solution was made Room it will be kept in Users extension number Description of use Recipe HAZCHEM number UN number DG Class Packaging group number Risk phrase Health hazards Chemical Labels • Full information on chemical labels is required by WorkSafe WA. • Required for decanted chemicals. • Labels can be obtained from Chem-Alert Chemical labels should have:

36. Chemical Spillages • Important steps in cleaning up a chemical spill • Ensure your own safety and that of the other people around you • Contain the spill (use quartz sand or vermiculite) • Only attempt to neutralize if you are confident you know what to use • Contact Safety Personnel for advice or assistance

37. Waste Disposal • Waste chemicals are not to be disposed of down the sink. They should be labeled fully and stored in an appropriate place to await disposal. • The waste manifest can be obtained from Safety Personnel • http://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/policies#Waste

38. Waste Chemical Manifest • Chemical name • Type of waste (solid, liquid or gas) • Condition of container • Description of waste (explosive, flammable) • Approximate percentages of all the components in the waste • Container size - volume of waste and number of containers to be disposed of

39. Machinery and Equipment • No matter what you are asked to use in the course of your study or work, please ensure you are given full instructions for their use.

40. Security • The buildings of the School of Physics are locked outside the hours of 7.00 am to 6.00 pm Monday to Friday. • Please ensure you keep the doors locked if you are here outside these hours. • Personal items are not covered by UWA insurance for theft from offices

41. Staff ID Cards • If you are here outside of business hours, please carry staff ID card. Security can ask for this at any time on their rounds. • Staff or student cards are also the swipe card you need to get into or out of certain buildings • It is also your library card

42. Manual Handling • Assess the load you are about to lift • Get help, or a trolley, if you need it • Bend your knees and lift with your legs • Keep your back in a neutral position • Keep the load close to your body • Don’t twist while holding a heavy load

43. Certificates and Qualifications • Do you need any specific training? • Manual handling (on demand, free) • First aid (cost associated) • Lab safety – compulsory for experimental research (For staff and students , $40pp, School to fund) • Radiation • Fire Extinguisher / Fire Warden training (available upon request) • Anything else you can think of ?

44. Health • A healthy body is less prone to injury. • Some suggestions to help you on your way. • Walk or ride a bike on campus • Use the stairs, not the lift • Join the gym Have you even been for a stroll along the river in your lunch break? Why not???

45. Final Thoughts • “DUTY OF CARE” • Think about what you are about to do • Develop good housekeeping habits • Observe and be aware • In all areas at all times take notice of and obey all signs and directives – they are there for your safety • When unsure please ask • Safety is a TWO way street, and the OSH policy places responsibility on both the employer and employee to contribute to the construction and maintenance of a safe workplace

46. The End Presentation Print out the following pages only, and fill in the questionnaire for confirmation by Supervisor and lodgment with School Manager

47. SAFETY INDUCTION CHECKLIST Supervisor: These actions should be completed during the first week or as soon as practicable after the employee commences. Tick off each action and sign when all actions have been completed. Please retain this checklist and provide a photocopy to the employee and to the General Office within two weeks of commencement date. Employee: You should sign the form where indicated when you are satisfied that the items have been completed. General safety information provided and discussed:

48. Emergency Procedures: Specific workplace procedures and requirements: