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Viking Juice Design Studio

Viking Juice Design Studio. INDUCTION PACKAGE FOR NEW EMPLOYEES – IMPORTANT STUFF!. Induction Program. Receive your ID card and office keys Meet your mentor First Aid Kit location Equipment and facilities tour Notice boards and office housekeeping

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Viking Juice Design Studio

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  1. Viking Juice Design Studio INDUCTION PACKAGE FOR NEW EMPLOYEES – IMPORTANT STUFF!

  2. Induction Program • Receive your ID card and office keys • Meet your mentor • First Aid Kit location • Equipment and facilities tour • Notice boards and office housekeeping • Mail procedures and deliveries and pickup points

  3. Safety Procedures • In the event of a fire, fire alarm, bomb threat or other emergency, evacuate the building immediately to the designated meeting point • Notify the Safety Representative • Safety Representative will evacuate all staff and notify the Fire Brigade • Keep clear of the building until instructed to return • Remember to stay calm and do not panic!

  4. Equipment Safety Checklist • An electrician will do a once yearly sweep and tag of all electricals • The Safety Representative will do a twice yearly equipment check for safety • New equipment must be vetted by the Safety Rep • Any computer faults and maintenance are to be reported to the Office Manager

  5. Health and Safety Representative • Your Health and Safety Representative is Moira Turner. • Moira’ office phone is (03) 5555 6666 and her mobile is 0455 555 555.

  6. Existing and potential hazards • Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI), also called Occupational Overuse Syndrome (OOS) • Shoulder/neck/back injury from lifting improperly • Electrocution from improper use of equipment • Eye and vision problems due to screen glare • Office lighting not sufficient for work • Office not ventilated properly when chemicals used • Hazards such as falling objects or tripping over objects • Neck strain from copy or work not at eye level • Excessive noise in the office from equipment • Not switching off appliances in kitchen – fire hazard

  7. Risk and Hazard control • RSI - Take a five minute break every half an hour • ALWAYS use correct lifting procedure – use legs!!! • Ensure equipment is switched off at power point and all electrical equipment is tagged and checked • Ensure employees know how to adjust screen glare and get regular eye checkups • Ensure all lighting is sufficient or stop work – get repairs organised immediately • Ensure windows open when using chemicals or have extractor fans fitted and working • Report ALL hazards to the Safety Rep when you see them and take action to fix them if you can • Copy holders bought for each employee and adjusted • All noisy equipment should be moved to appropriate area • Notice in kitchen and reminders to SWITCH OFF appliances

  8. Incident and accident reporting • If injured in any way, you MUST report it! • Tell the Safety Representative AND fill in an Incident Report Form • Safety Representative will follow up with Office Manager and Worksafe Tasmania • If applying for Worker’s Compensation, fill in a WorksafeWorker’s Compensation Form in conjuntion with your Safety Representative • Seek medical attention by a doctoras well as filling out a form

  9. OH&S Meetings • The Safety Representative has specific powers under the OHS Act to make decisions about safety • An OHS Committee has been established and consists of the Safety Representative, and the two office managers • The OHS Committee meets every quarter to discuss incidents, and promote and support initiatives aimed at improving the health and safety of EVERYONE in the studio! • Any issues that require consultation with outside bodies such as contractors or WorkSafe Tasmania will be discussed at these meetings • Minutes will be kept at all these meetings and copies given to all staff

  10. Emergency Procedures – Fire 🔥 • Attend to life in immediate danger • If close, activate the Break Glass Alarm on the first floor • Ring the Fire Brigade on 000. • Alert the Fire Warden, Jane Smith • Evacuate the building promptly upon hearing the alarm and listen to the Fire Warden’s instructions • Do not collect personal belongings • Walk calmly and steadily • Assemble at the corner of Forest and Henry Streets • Do not re-enter building until told to!

  11. Emergency Procedures – Injury 💉 • First priority is human life at risk in immediate area of emergency – first aid! • Have a staff member notify the Safety Representative • Safety Representative will organise any further treatment where necessary • The injured party should complete an Incident Report Form as soon as possible after Injury • Forward the form to the Safety Representative

  12. Emergency Procedures – Assault 🏥 • Ensure any injuries are attended to • Call Emergency Services on 000 where needed • Notify the Safety Representative • Fill out an Incident Report Form as soon as possible • Organise/take part in counseling and/or mediation for parties if an internal matter • Do not admit liability if it involves the public

  13. Emergency Procedures – Power Outage ⚡ • If there is an emergency such as fire, evacuate as per fire evac procedures • Torches are kept in the cupboard with the First Aid Kit • If result of a lightning storm, do not answer the phone! • Notify Emergency Services if required and follow their instructions. • If no computer work can be done due to the power outage, there are always sketchbooks and pens!! 😜

  14. Our responsibilities as Employers • Have up-to-date knowledge of OH&S • Provide appropriate policies and physical resources for O&HS • Communicate and implement OH&S policies • Monitor, review and improve OH&S • Ensure compliance with legislation • Ensure risk measures are produced and implemented • Undertake relevant health and safety training • Identify and take action to minimise OH&S risks • Must communicate all OH&S policies and consult about health and safety risks and corrective action • Required to notify WorkSafe of specific incidents, investigate and review incidents, injuries and risks • Ensure all staff are trained in OH&S & handling procedures

  15. Your responsibilities as employees • Take reasonable care for your own health & safety • Be involved in work health & safety • Inform managers about safety incidents and risks • Report and record work health & safety risks and incidents • Comply with the OH&S policies and procedures • Undertake relevant safety training • Follow safe working procedures • Complete workplace OH&S inductions • Identify hazards and eliminate or minimise health & safety risks within your control

  16. Hazard Signs you will see around Fire Assembly Point First Aid Face Masks Lifting Technique Hand washing Staff Only Fire Hose Radioactivity

  17. A list of resources related to OH&S • Safe Work Australiahttp://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/sites/SWA • Occupational Health & Safety Australiahttp://www.ohs.net.au • WorkSafe Tasmaniahttp://workplacestandards.tas.gov.au/home • Work Cover Tasmania (Worker’s Comp)http://www.workcover.tas.gov.au/insurance • Tasmanian Work Health and Safety Act 2012http://tinyurl.com/mu3q7u6 • Australian Government OHS links (very good list)http://australia.gov.au/topics/employment-and-workplace/ohs-workplace-health-and-safety

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