SHE INDUCTION 2012

1. SHE INDUCTION 2012 Our Safety, Health & Environment is a shared responsibility

2. Occupational Health & Safety ACT (85 of 1993) - OHSACT • To provide for the health and safety of persons at work and for the health and safety of persons in connection with the use of plant and machinery; • The protection of persons other than persons at work against hazards to health and safety arising out of or in connection with the activities of persons at work; Somerset College - Safety, Health & Environment Induction

3. Somerset College - SHE Policy • The College as employer recognises responsibility to • Provide a safe and healthy workplace • Achieve and maintain the highest standard of health and safety at all times • Policy Commitments: • Provide guidance and training • Consultation with staff • Management acknowledges responsibility for Health and Safety of employees • Expectation of staff compliance with SHE policies Somerset College - Safety, Health & Environment Induction

4. Employer’s Duties & Responsibilities • OSHAct - Section 16 – Legal Requirements of CEO • Ensure employees have a thorough knowledge of their job • Inspect the workplace to identify hazards and reduce risks accordingly • Inform employees of all hazards associated with their jobs • Create a communications forum with the employees (SHE Committee) Somerset College - Safety, Health & Environment Induction

5. Employee’s Duties & Responsibilities • OSHAct Section 14 – Legal Requirements of employees • Cooperate with School Management in maintaining SHE policy • Take reasonable care not to harm yourself or other people around you • Report any unsafe conditions which may affect SHE on and off the campus (to SHE Rep) • Report any incident which may affect SHE on and off the campus (to Incident Investigator) • Incident: near miss, damage, injury, illness, behavioural issues (bullying, peer pressure etc) Somerset College - Safety, Health & Environment Induction

6. Duties of all: 1 Serious Accident • Take care of their own health and safety • Co-operate with the rules to protect your health and safety • Take care of the safety and health of others on the site • Be aware and identify & report things which are not safe 10 Minor Injuries 30 Property Damage 600 Near Misses

7. What should you report? • Injuries • Hazards • Near misses • Unsafe conditions Reporting of near misses helps minimise the chance of an incident or injury.

8. Unsafe Conditions…..

9. Report to: • Catering & BSS Reps

11. Legal Appointments • CEO – 16.1: Tim Nuttal • 16.2: Jan de Waal • 8.2: Ettienne Briers

12. Legal Appointments • Health and Safety Representatives: • Anwar Bazier; Oscar Pietersen[Zane Godwin; Mandy Gibson; Eddie de Jager; Jane Burke; Clarence Oliver] • Incident Investigators: • Cecil Adams; Gail Schulschenk; Jacques Groenewald • Evacuation Officers: • Anwar Bazier;[Gareth Tucker; Mark Engelbrecht; Warren Bevan; Debbie Erasmus; Hilton Toro] • First Aiders: • Oscar Pietersen; Aubrey Fortuin;[Gert Esterhuize; Louise van Zyl; Jean Dawson; Beth Pohl; Shirley Mussman; Sr Debbie Marinos] • Fire Marshalls • Vernon Fortuin; [Taryn Engledow; Grant Caldwell; Robert Clarke; Jacques Grobler; Anthea Oliver]

13. Housekeeping We are each responsible for: • keeping our work area clean and tidy; • workplace free of clutter; • appropriate storage of items (use lockers to store material such as bags and jackets; • clear aisles and pathways (NO electrical leads draped across walkways)

14. Why do we need to investigate? • To identify what occurred before and after the incident. • To identify shortcomings. To prevent it happening again. Investigations are NEVER about blame.

16. First Aid The aim of first aid is to: • Prevent minor injuries becoming major. • Prevent death. The First Aid kit is located: In the Workshop Kitchen area In the Manor House Entrance In Facilities Office The First Aiders are: Oscar Pietersen and Aubrey Fortuin

17. In case of accidents • Remove the danger IF you can do so safely. • Summon first aid. • Note the witnesses. • Alert your supervisor.

18. First Aid Teams

19. Working with Electricity Reportable faults: • Insufficient sockets. • Misuse of extension cables. • No isolation switches. • No signage outlining high risk areas. • Abuse. • No competent people.

20. Portable electric equipment Any item with a plug attached. • No non-company appliances allowed unless tested and with permission. • All appliances must be physically examined before use – bare wires etc. • Any appliance found to be faulty must not be used.

21. Hand tools and all work Equipment Anything used at work must be: • Suitable for its intended use. • Well maintained. All staff: • Must be sufficiently trained.

22. Causes of Fire • Arson. • Electrical faults. • Poor housekeeping. • Smoking. • Carelessness.

24. Fire Needs • Oxygen. • Heat. • Fuel Take away one of these needs and the fire does not exist.

25. Preventing Fire • Store combustibles correctly. • Good housekeeping practices. • Check electrical equipment. • No smoking policy is in place. • Alarm systems in place.

27. Know how to: • Raise the alarm. • Evacuation. • Assembly points. • Fire extinguishers location & use. • Fire wardens.

28. Emergency Procedures • Evacuation Procedure • Lockdown Procedure • Lockdown • Shelter in Place (external chemical/gas release) • Severe Weather Somerset College - Safety, Health & Environment Induction

29. Evacuation Procedure • ACTION • All lights and electrical items to be switched off. • Doors and windows to be left as they are. • Walk briskly. DO NOT RUN. Keep to the left where possible. • Move as per evacuation plan to Assembly Area 1 (Siebrits Field) • IfSiebrits Field inaccessible move to Assembly Area 2 (Stanford Field) or Assembly Area 3 (Off Site) • DO NOT RETURN INTO THE BUILDING UNTIL YOU HEAR THE ALL CLEAR.

30. Lockdown Procedure ACTION • All learners, staff and visitors to report to nearest classroom or safe area. • Assist those needing special assistance. • All lights and electrical items switched off. • Doors and windows to be closed & locked. • Everyone to stay away from windows & doors. • Drop to the floor & sit under tables. • BE QUIET. • DO NOT LEAVE THE BUILDING UNTIL END OF LOCKDOWN IS ANNOUNCED. • Lockdown Officers will go to each venue to announce end of Lockdown.

31. Environmental Policy • Constitution of South Africa 108 of 1996: Section 24 • Everybody has the right: • To an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being; and • To have the environment protected, for the benefit of present and future generations, through reasonable legislation and other measures that: • Prevent pollution and ecological degredation • Promote conservation; and • Secure ecological sustainable development .... Cradle to Grave Somerset College - Safety, Health & Environment Induction

32. Remember: • You must protect your own safety and the safety of others. • Observe safety notices. • Report concerns to supervisors. • Keep access routes clear. • Raise the alarm in the event of fire. • Follow all safety guidance issued to you.