CSIRO and CDSCC Health, Safety and Environment Induction

1. CSIRO and CDSCCHealth, Safety and Environment Induction Version 1, July 2010 Written by Tony Vinckx

2. CSIRO Health Safety and Environment Welcome Safety at CDSCC CSIRO is committed to meeting its duty of care under both statutory and common law with regard to health, safety and environmental obligations. Commonwealth health and safety legislation and regulations apply on CSIRO sites. In circumstances where Commonwealth health and safety legislation is silent, the State/Territory legislation applies. CSIRO is committed to increasing management and employee awareness and involvement in health and safety. To achieve best practice requires a collaborative effort on all persons and so every individual is responsible for ensuring their actions don't place themselves or others at risk.In recognition of this every employee, unescorted visitor and contractor at CDSCC is required to undertake as part of the induction process this OHS module. In undertaking this training you will be reminded of the responsibilities you have to yourself and others.

3. CSIRO Health Safety and Environment Welcome Levels of EHS Induction at CDSCC CSIRO is committed to meeting its obligations under the Commonwealth Occupational Health and Safety Act (1991) and CASS/CDSCC has implemented EHS training to educate the health and safety of employees, visitors & contractors.  General Antenna Contractors Visitors Escorted by sponsor. Must be provided a copy of the CDSCC HSE Visitor Brochure. Sponsor will discuss the brochure with visitor. Unrestricted access on antennas . Must complete the Level 3: Antenna Access induction course. Unescorted access around the site (except antennas). Must complete Level 2: HSE Induction course (this course) Must read the CSIRO HSE Contractor Manual and complete the CDSCC contractor documentation.

4. CSIRO Health Safety and Environment Welcome HSE Management Systems CSIRO has a number of HSE policies, procedures, processes, guidelines and related documents to help meet its requirements under the Commonwealth Occupational Health and Safety Act (1991). These documents are organised into two policy frameworks called HSMS and EMS: Health Safety Management SystemThe CSIRO Occupational Health and Safety Management System (HSMS) refers to the legislation, policies, procedures, processes, guidelines and activities that aim to protect the health, safety and welfare of all people at the workplace. Environmental Management System The CSIRO Environmental Management System (EMS) is that part of CSIRO's overall management system that helps us meet our commitments of CSIRO's Environmental Management Policy.

5. CSIRO Health Safety and Environment Welcome CSIRO HSE Policy Framework The HSE documents located in the HSMS and EMS are layered in the following format. Defines CSIRO’s commitment and responsibilities to HSE. Policies are mandatory to all CSIRO staff, sites and operations. CSIRO HSE Policies Defines minimum mandatory actions or process that must be followed by CSIRO staff in performing a particular task or activity. Provide additional information to support Standards and Procedures. Processes are advisory and assist staff in a task or activity. Procedures (Corporate) These are developed locally and apply at the site or in the operation where issued only Processes (Division) Guidelines (Local)

6. CSIRO Health Safety and Environment Welcome Commonwealth OHS Regulatory Framework HSE at CSIRO is governed by Commonwealth Occupational Health and Safety Regulatory framework. This framework consists of: • The OHS Act • Legislative instruments (including the Regulations and Approved Code of Practice), and • Guidance   The Occupational Health and Safety Act 1991 (OHS Act) sets out the objects and core elements of the Commonwealth OHS regulatory framework and imposes mandatory obligations on duty holders (as defined in the Act) to comply with the general duties. The Regulations also impose mandatory requirements for duty holders to comply with in managing occupational health and safety. The regulations supplement the OHS Act and provide more detailed information about the duties that apply in relation to particular hazards, other procedures and obligations associated with the Act. The website below provides a practical overview of the Commonwealth occupational health and safety regulatory framework. A Practical Guide to the Commonwealth OHS Regulatory Framework http://www.comcare.gov.au/safety__and__prevention/managing_OHS/ohs_regulatory_framework/a_practical_guide_to_the_ohs_regulatory_framework

7. CSIRO Health Safety and Environment Welcome Consultation and Health & Safety Representatives The HSMS at CDSCC includes the HSE Committee, which comprises of management representatives, elected “Health & Safety Representative” (HSR) and appointed persons. HSR’s are elected from their “Designated Work Groups” (DWG) and provides the formal mechanism to raise, discuss, resolve and consult in HSE matters. CSIRO Health and Safety Management Arrangements: • designated work groups (DWGs) • health and safety representatives (HSRs) • health and safety committees (HSCs) http://intranet.csiro.au/hr/hse/hsma.htm HSR’s and EHS Committee at CDSCC: http://intranet-old.cdscc.nasa.gov/stanproc/safety/OHSE/B1%20EHS%20Committee.pdf

8. Health Safety and Environment InductionEHSManagement Systems

9. CSIRO Health Safety and Environment Management Systems HSE Policies & Procedures All CSIRO HSE policies and procedures are located on the CSIRO intranet – use the link at the bottom of this page to view these documents. https://intranet.csiro.au/intranet/hr/hse/Policy.htm

10. CSIRO Health Safety and Environment Management Systems Environmental Management System (EMS) The EMS is that part of CSIRO’s overall management system that helps staff meet the commitments of CSIRO’s Environment Policy and deals with environmental aspects including pollution, resource usage and waste disposal. https://intranet.csiro.au/intranet/hr/hse/Policy.htm

11. CSIRO Health Safety and Environment Management Systems Incident & Accident Reporting You are required to promptly report to your Team Leader, Manager or HSE Advisor any accident or incident that results in injury to persons or damage to property or a near-miss that had the potential of causing injury to persons or damage to property. All affected staff members and witnesses (or colleagues in their absence) must: 1. Report incidents immediately. • Record all incident details on the OHS&E Incident Report Form. This form must be completed as soon as possible after the incident, either by relating the details to the appropriate staff officer or by completing a blank form. 3. Have the Supervisor sign it & provide comments. 4. Forward the form to the CDSCC EHS Officer. OHS&E Incident Report Form: http://intranet.csiro.au/services/humanres/essentials/safely/incidentform.doc or this form can be located on the HR portal > EHS Information. OHSE Incident Reporting, Recording and Investigation Procedure: http://intranet.csiro.au/doco/policy/2005_03.pdf

12. CSIRO Health Safety and Environment Management Systems Reporting Motor Vehicles Accidents All motor vehicle accidents must be reported to Comcover as soon as possible, using the procedures detailed below. • Complete a Comcover Motor Vehicle Accident Report Form as soon as possible. 2. Have the driver and his/her manager/supervisor sign it. 3. Forward the form to the CDSCC HSE Advisor. Comcover Motor Vehicle Accident Report Form: http://intranet.csiro.au/intranet/insurance/documents/MVAccidentReportForm.doc or this form can also be located on the HR portal > EHS Information Please note: a hard copy is located in each vehicles glove box.

13. Health Safety and Environment InductionEmergency Procedures

14. CSIRO Health Safety and Environment Emergency Procedures Emergencies A building or site emergency can occur at any time and may arise from a number of causes, including fire, bomb threat, locating a suspicious item, structural faults in a building, toxic substances and spills. Where an emergency occurs in the workplace, or there is an immediate threat to any employees health, you should immediately call the Shift Supervisor on x555 or Radio Channel 1. The Shift Supervisor is the Incident Controller (Chief Warden).Provide the shift supervisor with the following information: • Your location; • Type of incident; • Type of assistance required (internal or external); • Number of people injured & type; • Action taken The shift supervisor will arrange for assistance.All incidents requiring first aid must be reported using the Incident Hazard Report Form.

15. CSIRO Health Safety and Environment Emergency Procedures Emergency Alarms Each fire protected building or antenna has a local electric bell and water flow alarm. In the event of a local alarm, investigate your immediate work area & local building, if a fire is found then raise alarm, secure your immediate area, evacuate the antenna/building, notifying and assisting other persons on the way, • An automated emergency warning & Intercommunication system (EWIS) comprising of two tones (alert & evacuate) and public address system is used to advise the site in event of an emergency, • CDSCC uses a chief warden and two responders to coordinate evacuations and searches, • Listen to and obey instructions given by warden, • Do not stop to collect personal belongings, and • Remain in the assembly area until advised the emergency is over • Do not re-enter the building until advised it is safe to do so by the warden. If you hear the “ALERT’ alarm tone, prepare to leave the building. If you hear the “EVACUATE” alarm tone, walk to the nearest exit and convene at the emergency assemble area.

16. CSIRO Health Safety and Environment Emergency Procedures Emergency Assembly Area At the rear of the Training Building is the designated assembly point. However, other evacuation assembly areas may be nominated by the Chief Warden and are advised over the PA. They are dependent on the location, type of emergency and the time it occurs. Assembly Area TRAINING BUILDING

17. CSIRO Health Safety and Environment Emergency Procedures First Aid First aid boxes are located throughout the site including antenna, buildings and vehicles. Please familiarise yourself with the nearest first aid box in your workplace and the location of the First Aid Room. For First Aid assistance, please call x555 or Radio Channel 1 CSIRO First Aid Policy: https://intranet.csiro.au/intranet/hr/policy/allow/aid/policy.asp CDSCC First Aid Standard Procedure: http://intranet-old.cdscc.nasa.gov/stanproc/safety/safe01.pdf

18. CSIRO Health Safety and Environment Emergency Procedures Fire Safety Your priority in the event of a fire is to ensure that all people who may be in danger are warned. • Help people in immediate danger • Warn others by shouting “Fire, Fire, Fire”, raise the alarm if not already sounding and telephone x555orRadio Channel 1. • Decide if you can put the fire out. If you are not sure, do not attempt to. • If you can put out the fire then do so, if not proceed to evacuate the building and assist others. • Close doors and windows behind you to reduce the spread of the fire. • Do not re enter the building.

19. CSIRO Health Safety and Environment Emergency Procedures Slips, Trips & Falls The most common cause of non-fatal injuries in the Australian workplace is slips, trips and falls. Nearly one third of all incident reports received at CSIRO relate to slips and trips.Slips, trips and falls can be caused by: • Wet and oily floor surfaces • Spillages • Wet weather • Loose mats, stair treads or tiles; and • Visual obstruction - when carrying objects and not being able to see the pathway in front of you. If you see a hazard which could result in someone slipping, tripping or falling please take action and/or report it using an OHS&E Incident Report. OHS&E Incident Report Form: http://intranet.csiro.au/services/humanres/essentials/safely/incidentform.doc or this form can be located on the HR portal > EHS Information.

20. CSIRO Health Safety and Environment Emergency Procedures Antenna Access Access to any antenna must comply with the CDSCC Antenna Access Manual and successful completion of Level 3: CDSCC Antenna Induction training. Completion of this induction training does not authorise you to access any antenna. All antenna are remote controlled and may start, move and stop without notice. Antenna’s present significant exposure too many types of hazards such as electronic, hydraulic, crush, movement, falls, cryogenic, working at heights, confined space and non ionising radiation. Before an antenna moves to point or returns to stow, shift personnel will make a page announcement following five horn blasts. "DSSxx will be moving to POINT or STOW in two minutes time.  "Objectors please call ......" or a similar message consistent with the intended movement. Surveillance cameras are used to view the pad areas at the antennas prior to slewing. The sounding of the horn is required since paging is muffled or garbled in certain locations on the station. CAUTION: tracking antennas move slowly and without obvious visible movement.

21. Health Safety and Environment InductionCDSCC EHS Procedures

22. CSIRO Health Safety and Environment CDSCC Procedures Smoke Free Work Environment CSIRO provides a smoke free work environment for its staff and others in the workplace. Smoking is prohibited in all buildings, vehicles and inside antennas. It is also prohibited outside buildings in any area where smoke may be drawn into the fresh air intake ducts, open doorways or windows. Smoking is also prohibited within 15 metres of the fuel station. Staff may only smoke in designated smoking areas. Staff are reminded that as with any HSE requirement, failure to comply with this policy may result in disciplinary action as defined in the Misconduct policy. Smokers are responsible for collecting and disposing of all litter associated with smoking, including the disposal of cigarette butts in the steel bins provided to minimize adverse effects to wildlife and the environment. Smokers are responsible for ensuring that all butts are extinguished before leaving the smoking area. Smoking in the Workplace Policy: http://intranet.csiro.au/doco/policy/pc2005_07.pdf

23. CSIRO Health Safety and Environment CDSCC Procedures Alcohol and Drugs CSIRO has a harm minimisation policy regarding drugs and alcohol, fatigue and other issues affecting work performance. Employees are required to present themselves “fit for work” at all times. Alcohol and non-prescription drugs are prohibited from site without the O/M Site Manager approval. Any person considered “not fit for work”will be stood down and sent home on pay until the next shift/work day and a record placed on personal file. A second incident will be referred to the HR Manager for investigation. Self reporting is encouraged. Any staff member who believes that a person is affected by prescription drugs or alcohol, must report it immediately. Contractors and visitors considered to be in an unfit state will be directed to leave CDSCC. A Guide to Recognising and Dealing with Substance abuse in CSIRO: http://intranet.csiro.au/services/humanres/essentials/safely/brochures/substanceabuse.htm Managing Alcohol and Drugs in the Workplace Procedure: http://intranet.csiro.au/doco/policy/pc2002_07.htm

24. CSIRO Health Safety and Environment CDSCC Procedures Confined Spaces at CDSCC There are designated areas at CDSCC that require staff members to enter or work in confined spaces including antennas, tanks, pits & sumps. Entry to designated confined spaces must conform to the CDSCC Confined Spaces Operations Manual. All employees who are required to work in confined spaces must be competent to enter a confined space and must complete a confined space entry permit before entering a confined space. It is always the responsibility of the person supervising the entry to a confined space to also complete a confined space entry permit. Never enter a confined space unless you have been trained and completed both entry permit and confined space risk assessments. CDSCC Confined Spaces Manual: http://intranet-old.cdscc.nasa.gov/stanproc/safety/safe25.pdf

25. CSIRO Health Safety and Environment CDSCC Procedures Animals CDSCC is located in a rural area and surrounded by a local farming community. You should expect to see domestic and wild animals including cattle, sheep, kangaroos, emu, foxes, rabbits and snakes. Animal strikes are a significant risk driving to/from CDSCC. Kangaroos in particular are unpredictable and when sighted close to roads, drivers should immediately slow down. You should report injured wildlife to ACT Parks & Conservation on 62072127 or 132281. All native animals and birds are protected and not to be interfered with. Report animals near & in buildings to the Shift Supervisor on x555 or RC1.

26. Health Safety and Environment InductionManaging Safety

27. CSIRO Health Safety and Environment Managing Safety Risk Management In occupational health and safety (OHS) terms, risk management is the process of recognising situations that have the potential to cause harm to people or property, and doing something to prevent a harmful situation occurring or a person being harmed. Risk management is a process of well defined steps that, when taken in sequence, allow you to make informed decisions about how best to avoid or control the impact of risks. CSIRO requires employees to complete a risk assessment for all work and any activity before that work or activity is conducted. CSIRO HSE Assessment and Control of Work Procedure: http://intranet.csiro.au/intranet/hr/hse/Policy/AssessmentandControlofWork.htm

28. CSIRO Health Safety and Environment Managing Safety Risk Assessments CSIRO requires employees to complete a risk assessment for all work and any activity, before that work or activity is conducted. The level, type, form and content of risk assessment is beyond the scope of this document. However, the following diagram outlines the principles required of employees and contractors working at CDSCC.

29. CSIRO Health Safety and Environment Managing Safety CSIR HSE Risk Matrix Table This table provides guidance on residual risks and are ranked as Extreme, High, Moderate or Low. A residual risk is “the remaining level of risk remaining after risk treatment measures have been taken”. Work with a low risk ranking is considered to be within the competent person’s level of expertise.

30. CSIRO Health Safety and Environment Managing Safety Hazard Reporting The cornerstone of accident and incident prevention is the identification of hazards. If you come across hazards, behaviours, defects or unsafe conditions eg. debris, tripping hazards. leaks etc, you have a responsibility to report it! Procedure: • Advise all staff in your work area when a situation or hazard (that has the potential to cause injury, illness or damage to property or the environment) has been identified; • Take action to make the hazard or situation as safe as possible; • Complete the OHSE Hazard form, recording the potential hazard, location and proposed controls. • Submit the OHSE Hazard Report form to the HSE Officer. CSIRO OHSE Hazard Reporting Procedure: http://intranet.csiro.au/doco/policy/2003_05_OHSE_Hazard.pdf

31. CSIRO Health Safety and Environment Managing Safety Manual Handling The term 'Manual Handling' describes activities including lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling, carrying, moving, holding or restraining an object, animal or person. Manual Handling that involve any of the following is referred to as hazardous manual handling. • Repetitive or sustained application of force or awkward posture; • Repetitive or sustained movement; • Application of high force; • Loads that are unstable, unbalanced or difficult to hold. A Manual Tasks Risk Assessment must be completed for all identified hazardous manual handling tasks. CSIRO Manual Handling Manual:http://intranet.csiro.au/hr/hse/manual/manhan.htm Manual Handling and Overuse Injuries: http://intranet.csiro.au/doco/policy/pc2002_13.htm

32. CSIRO Health Safety and Environment Managing Safety Office Safety The CSIRO “Ergonomics@Work” program provides detailed information on office ergonomics and musculoskeletal activities to prevent injuries and change poor work practices . A properly adjusted workstation allows the body to sit comfortably and with the correct posture, e.g. your elbows will be level with the keyboard. Conducting a workstation assessment will assist in preventing tired eyes (take a break from the monitor every 20 minutes), muscle ache, back pain, and Occupational Overuse Syndrome (sometimes called RSI), which may occur in your wrists, shoulders and neck. Ergonomics @ Work Program: http://intranet.csiro.au/hr/hse/Documents/ErgonomicsatWork.doc Static Posture Policy: http://intranet.csiro.au/hr/hse/manual/posture.htm

33. CSIRO Health Safety and Environment Managing Safety Protective Clothing and Equipment Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment (PPCE) is an item of clothing or equipment worn by employees to limit their exposure to hazards. Employees are required to wear the appropriate PPCE when carrying out any work activity and use it in the correct manner (eg. hard hats, safety footwear, gloves, safety glasses and clothing) as required by relevant legislation and codes of practice for the specific task. Guidelines for the selection and use of personal protective clothing and equipment (PPCE): http://intranet.csiro.au/Services/humanres/essentials/safely/protective.doc

34. CSIRO Health Safety and Environment Managing Safety Safety Signs Safety signs are placed across the site to protect the health and safety of staff and others working on or visiting the site. Different colours and shapes of safety signs mean different things. PROHIBITION SIGNS: aRED CIRCLE with a LINE through it means that an action or activity MUST NOT BE DONE. WARNING SIGNS: A YELLOW TRIANGLE is a DANGER or RISK TO PERSONAL HEALTH. HAZCHEM SIGNS: A DIAMOND means DANGEROUS GOODS

35. CSIRO Health Safety and Environment Managing Safety Safety Signs Safety signs are placed across the site to protect the health and safety of staff and others working on or visiting the site. Different colours and shapes of safety signs mean different things. MANDATORY SIGNS: A BLUE CIRCLE means that any person working in the designated area must WEAR relevant SAFETY EQUIPMENT. LIMITATION or RESTRICTION SIGNS: Signs that place a numerical or other defined limit on an activity. DANGER SIGNS: signs warning of a particular hazard or hazardous condition that is likely to be life-threatening if the message is ignored.

36. CSIRO Health Safety and Environment Managing Safety COMCARE Comcare(the Commission for the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation of Commonwealth Employees) is responsible for legislation on the occupational health and safety, workers' compensation and rehabilitation of Commonwealth employees. Comcare provides workers’ compensation coverage under the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 ("the SRC Act") to all persons who are employed by Commonwealth Departments, an Entity or a body corporate that is a Commonwealth authority for the purposes of the SRC Act including CSIRO Officers at CDSCC. The Commonwealth Scientific Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) is an entity for the purposes of the SRC Act. Employees of the CSIRO are covered by the SRC Act, for the statutory workers’ compensation entitlements provided by that Act. CSIRO Rehabilitation and Compensation Policy: http://intranet.csiro.au/doco/policy/pc2004_02.htm Comcare:http://www.comcare.gov.au

37. CSIRO Health Safety and Environment Managing Safety Workers Compensation Claims In accordance with Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 (SRC Act), you must: • Report injuries and illness immediately to their Supervisor/Line manager following the CSIRO OHSE Incident Reporting, Recording and Investigation Procedure; • Complete the “CSIRO OHS&E Incident Report form” and submit to their Supervisor/Line Manager as soon as possible. Contact HR Manager for any immediate assistance; • You are required to assist with any incident investigation; • Notify the local Claims Manager (CASS HSE Manager – Kyle Fraser) of intent to lodge a claim. Complete the “Claim for Workers Compensation form” along with the “Original Medical Certificate” for the Compensation form; • Submit all documents to the Claims Manager within 2 working days of receipt, including any supporting documentation CSIRO Rehabilitation and Workers Compensation Procedure: http://intranet.csiro.au/doco/policy/2004_02.pdf All about workers' compensation - A guide for employees injured at work (Pub 71): http://www.comcare.gov.au/forms__and__publications/publications/claims Claim for Worker's Compensation Form (SRC 16) : http://www.comcare.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/36789/Claim_for_workers_compensation_form_SRC016_23Jul07_2v0.pdf

38. CSIRO Health Safety and Environment Managing Safety Rehabilitation and Return to Work When staff suffer from a work-related injury, every effort will be made to return the injured worker to the workplace through a rehabilitation process. An injured worker has an obligation to participate in a Return to Work program. Refusing can affect workers compensation payment.This process gives injured workers the opportunity to stay in the workforce by returning them temporarily to alternative duties if necessary or to their position performing modified duties until they are ready to return to their full duties and position.If your treating medical practitioner considers that you are unable to perform the full function of your role, CSIRO is able to offer alternative or modified duties until you are able to make a full return to work. CSIRO Rehabilitation and Compensation Procedure http://intranet.csiro.au/doco/policy/pc2004_02.htm

39. CSIRO Health Safety and Environment Managing Safety Employee Assistance Program (EAP) The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a free, confidential service, provided by IPS Worldwide. Professional advice is available to all staff and their immediate family dependants when help is needed to better cope with life’s issues, both work related or of a personal nature. The EAP offers short-term, professional, off site face-to-face (preferred) or telephone counselling. All information remains private and your name or those of your family members are not disclosed to CSIRO. Employee Assistance Program: http://intranet.csiro.au/intranet/hr/hse/eap/about.htm CSIRO EAP Awareness Video: http://intranet.csiro.au/hr/hse/eap/EAP.wmv EAP Guide for Staff & Managers: http://intranet.csiro.au/hr/hse/eap/EAPGuideforBusinessUnits.pdf The Managers Helpline: 1800 451 138 (24/7) 1300 366 789 (24/7)

40. Health Safety and Environment InductionSpecial Hazards

41. CSIRO Health Safety and Environment Special Hazards Fatigue Management A “Hazard” is a potential source of harm to life, health, environment or property. There are numerous occupation specific hazards that every person has to consider. Fatigue can occur through extended physical work, extended work hours and shift work. Environmental influences can also induce fatigue such as night work, exposure to elements (heat & cold) and work location, for example height, low lighting. Individual physical fitness and sleeping disorders also contribute to fatigue. The effects of fatigue include lethargy, sore eyes, sleepiness, yawning, sore muscles etc. Supervisors must be mindful of fatigue in planning work and employees must plan regular breaks or notify their team leader if they suspect fatigue in themselves or others. Staff should be encouraged to use the first aid room, office or canteen as a temporary measure to minimise fatigue. However, staff should be encouraged to go home. CSIRO Fatigue Management Strategies: http://intranet.csiro.au/hr/hse/manual/stress.htm

42. CSIRO Health Safety and Environment Special Hazards Hazardous Substances Hazardous substances are dangerous. How dangerous depends on the type of substance, what it is made of, the way it enters the body, and the amount of substance that enters the body. Your workplace may use a lot of different hazardous substances. Some may be things you see every day such as paint, glue, cleaning liquid and powders. A “Material Safety Data Sheet” (MSDS) provides detailed information on chemical hazardous substances. It gives more details than a label. MSDSs are provided by the manufacturers and suppliers of hazardous substances. MSDS information is accessed through an online database called “Chemgold”. MSDS s include chemical composition, potential hazards, effects on health, correct handling and storage procedures and first aid in case of accident. They come in reasonably easy to read format and are provided free by the manufacturer of the chemical. Chemgold: http://intranet.csiro.au/intranet/hr/hse/Chemgold.htm

43. CSIRO Health Safety and Environment Special Hazards Noise Exposure At CDSCC for practical purposes the maximum noise level an employee will be exposed to, without hearing protection, is 85dB(A) for any duration. If you are required to raise your voice to be heard, then it is likely that you are being exposed to noise greater than 85dB(A).  By comparison an office is typically below 50dB(A) and Power House B Station with Rotary Converter running only is ~96dB(A). Hearing loss is accumulative and not repairable. That is the level and amount of noise you are exposed to at home (using power equipment, personal MP3 players and lifestyle choices) and at work will combine over time to reduce your level of hearing.  For workers compensation claims, the amount of hearing loss can be plotted against age, work and lifestyle factors for contributory factors. Protect your hearing for life. CDSCC Noise Standard Procedure: http://intranet-old.cdscc.nasa.gov/stanproc/safety/OHSE/B17%20Noise.pdf

44. CSIRO Health Safety and Environment Special Hazards High Risk Work Licensing Under Comcare, “The Occupational Health and Safety (Safety Standards) Regulation” (2008) introduced High Risk Work Licensing. The regulation includes a high risk work licensing scheme that replaced the Occupational Health and Safety Certificate of Competency scheme. All people who have been issued a certificate of competency will have to move across to a high risk licence between 2010 and 2014. A high risk licence is one that allows a person to perform high risk activities or use equipment that poses a high risk. High risk licences include: • Scaffolding, Dogging & Rigging; • Cranes & Hoists; • Confined Spaces; • Forklifts It is illegal for an employee to work on a piece of plant that requires certification without holding a High Risk Work license which has been issued by Workcover/Comcare. Contact the HSE Advisor if in doubt.

45. CSIRO Health Safety and Environment Special Hazards Height Safety Elevated work is by its very nature hazardous. Any work or activity that takes place more than 1.8m from the ground or platform or within 2.0m of an unprotected edge and 1.8m fall must be subject to a work at height risk assessment and control plan. Height safety harnesses must be worn for anyone who could fall 1.8 metres or more. Work at height also includes ladders >1.8m that do not include a specific work platform in their design. Ladders should only be used for accessing a work platform. At CDSCC, work at height also includes work in tanks, pits or below ground, work on antenna not readily accessible (eg: above elevation bearing level), building roofs and towers. Staff members who are competent in height safety must complete a height safety risk assessment before carrying out any height safety work. CDSCC Height Safety Manual: http://intranet-old.cdscc.nasa.gov/stanproc/safety/OHSE/B16%20Workig%20at%20heights.pdf

46. CSIRO Health Safety and Environment Special Hazards Asbestos The inhalation of asbestos fibre is a known health risk. A number of CDSCC buildings, equipment and services contain asbestos fibre including building eaves asbestos cement sheeting, electrical switchboard components including backing boards, buried communication conduits, the Operations building and electrical cable insulation. The CDSCC Asbestos Management Plan (CMP) contains a complete list of buildings, systems and locations known to contain asbestos. Work on buildings, systems or components containing asbestos must comply with the asbestos management plan. Material suspected or known to contain asbestos fibre is not to be disturbed; must be sealed against the release of fibre [eg: wrapped in plastic and taped]; and HSE Advisor advised who will arrange for testing if required and preparation of a management plan. CSIRO Asbestos Guidelines: http://intranet.csiro.au/doco/policy/pc98_11.html CDSCC Asbestos Management Plan: http://intranet-old.cdscc.nasa.gov/stanproc/safety/OHSE/B12%20Asbestos%20Management%20plan.pdf

47. CSIRO Health Safety and Environment Special Hazards Radiation Safety CDSCC possess many sources of radiation that emit or have the potential to emit harmful ionizing or non-ionizing radiation. The management of radiation safety at CDSCC comes under Commonwealth jurisdiction and regulated by ARPANSA. CDSCC staff, contractor and visitors are subject to the following conditions: • No person shall introduce or transport any radioactive material or source without the written permission of the site Radiation Safety Officers (RSOs) and the Director, CDSCC. • No person shall introduce any radiation generating device without first consulting with and obtaining the approval of the site Radiation Safety Officers. •   No person shall operate any RF generating device unless supplied by CDSCC, and/or approved by the Site Radiation Safety Officers. (This includes two-way radios, laptop computers, PDA’s, and mobile telephones) CSIRO Radiation Safety website: http://intranet.csiro.au/hr/hse/Radiation/index.htm

48. CSIRO Health Safety and Environment Special Hazards Remote, Isolation & Out of Hours Work ‘Working Alone/Out of hours’ is defined as “work carried out in an area where normal means of contact (eg. verbal, sight) with other staff is generally not available, so that the potential risk of any existing hazard(s) is increased to an extent where extra precautions need to be taken”. Examples of working alone tasks that need to be assessed include: • working back at night or weekends in laboratories, workshops or other workplaces; • entry into roof spaces or under floor spaces; • trades persons working out of hours, or in isolated locations; • pesticide operators working in isolation; If you or any of the staff you supervise are expected to work alone or outside of normal business hours, please contact the HR Manager/HSE Advisor to discuss the matter, so practical steps can be taken to manage any HSE issues of the relevant staff such as fatigue management. CSIRO Working Alone Policy: http://intranet.csiro.au/doco/policy/pc2005_06.htm

49. CSIRO Health Safety and Environment EHS Resources Summary Throughout this induction, we have covered basic aspects relating to occupational health and safety systems and procedures within CSIRO.The health and safety of workers must always be a key objective of CSIRO business operations and no person should undertake a task which presents a threat to themselves or others.Think about getting involved in Safety at CSIRO and consider becoming a Health and Safety Representative, First Aider or Warden! CSIRO is committed to safeguarding the health, safety and wellbeing of our people, our partners, the communities in which we operate and YOU!!

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