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SHE INDUCTION 2012

SHE INDUCTION 2012. Somerset College Safety, Health and Environment Policy . Occupational Health & Safety ACT (85 of 1993) - OSHACT. 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;

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SHE INDUCTION 2012

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  1. SHE INDUCTION 2012 Somerset College Safety, Health and Environment Policy

  2. Occupational Health & Safety ACT (85 of 1993) - OSHACT • 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; • Etc. Somerset College - Safety, Health & Environment Induction

  3. OHSAS 18001 • International Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Standard • Developed by the WHO • A management system put in place to ensure compliance with legal requirements • Incorporates the setting of targets through H&S policy and measurements to ensure a process of continual improvement Somerset College - Safety, Health & Environment Induction

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. Legal Appointments • CEO – 16.1: Tim Nuttal • 16.2: Jan de Waal • Health and Safety Representatives: • Eddie de Jager; Jane Burke; Zane Godwin; Mandy Gibson; Clarence Oliver • Incident Investigators: • Gail Schulschenk; Jacques Groenewald • Evacuation Officers: • Warren Bevan; Debbie Erasmus; Gareth Tucker; Mark Engelbrecht; Hilton Toro • First Aiders: • Jean Dawson; Janet Webber; Gert Esterhuize; Louise van Zyl; Shirley Mussman; Sr Debbie Marinos • Fire Marshalls • Robert Clarke; Jacques Grobler; Taryn Engledow; Grant Caldwell;; Anthea Oliver • SHE Committee Members Somerset College - Safety, Health & Environment Induction

  8. SHE Training 2012

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

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

  11. 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.

  12. 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 degradation • Promote conservation; and • Secure ecological sustainable development .... Cradle to Grave Somerset College - Safety, Health & Environment Induction

  13. For Gert & his First Aid Teams

  14. Remember, Health & Safety: it’s just common sense!

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