Everyone has the right to expect to remain injury free while at work. Legal obligations under the OH&S Act

1. The Need for Safety • Everyone has the right to expect to remain injury free while at work. • Legal obligations under the OH&S Act • Cost lost due to injury filters through the organisation lingers on long after the incident itself. • Focus on minimising risk of injury • Maximises the safety and security of all employees and visitors to the site.

2. Site Safety Philosophy • This site has embraced OHS&R quality management • principles and aims for the highest performance in • occupational health and safety in order to provide and • maintain a safe and healthy environment • We will: • involve employees and contractors in the • continuous improvement of occupational • health and safety practices • maintain a high standard of environmental care

3. Occupational Health & Safety Act 2000 • Australian Law that protects people at work • Contains many rules that must be obeyed

4. Legal Responsibilities (OH&S Act 2000) Employer Contractor Employee Contractors…. employees

5. OH&S Act 2000 • Employees must: • take care of the health and safety of themselves and other workers • follow the safety rules • use protective equipment • understand emergency procedures

6. Site Entry • This site has designated entry points: • All personnel must sign in at the appropriate point when entering the site

7. Emergency Procedures Emergency 000 Site phone………….. Emergency Meeting Areas: 1. Site front gate 2. We must know where you are at all times so that we can contact you in an emergency.

8. Communication • Fixed and Mobile Phones • Two way radio: Presently used for emergency situations and as communication tool by some Site employees

9. Fire Prevention • Report all fires by calling 000 • Be aware of location of fire prevention devices and be familiar with their use • Attempt to extinguish a small fire BUT do Not put yourself in danger

10. Protective Clothing Minimum requirement: • long sleeve shirt, long pants • hard hats, • steel cap boots • clear safety glasses • are to be worn at all times on site • Other safety equipment as required • high visibility vests • gloves • hearing protection, • respirators • goggles • PVC clothing • sunscreen applied to exposed areas

11. Statutory Requirements • WorkCover • NSW Government Agency which makes sure that • all the OH&S rules are obeyed. • WorkCover Rules mean that workers must have certificates to do certain jobs: e.g. • scaffolders • crane and hoist drivers • plant operators • explosive powered tool operators • crane chasers • riggers • confined space

12. Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) • SWMS system ensures work is carried out safely by: • Clearly defining the steps in each job. • Identifying the hazards associated with each step. • Defining the precautions that need to be taken. • Identifying the isolation requirements. • Listing where additional permits may be required. • A SWMS is required for all work that is not covered by a written work procedure • A SWMS must be completed prior to the issue of the Permit to Work

13. Permit to Work • A Permit to Work must be: • obtained by personnel who want to perform work in an area that is outside their normal work area. • be issued by an authorised person. • identify all of the personnel working under it. • be signed on and off on a daily basis. • Where there is not a written work procedure, a SWMS must be completed prior to the issue of a permit to work. A Permit to Work can be valid for a maximum period of 7 days

14. Isolation and Lockout • All energy sources, eg. Motors, conveyors, valves, pipes etc, will be isolated and locked out prior to the commencement of any work. • Primary isolation will be performed by an authorised person prior to any personal isolation. • Primary isolation consists of a yellow lock and an Out of Service Tag. • Personal isolation will be performed by all persons who are working on equipment • Personal isolation consists of a red lock and danger tag • Personal isolation must be removed when the work is complete or at the end of the shift, which ever is earlier.

15. Tags The Danger Tag: Identifies the person placing the tag and their department or company The Out of Service Tag: Identifies the person performing the primary isolation, their department, the time and date it was placed and the reason for placing it.

16. Injury/Incidents/ Hazards You must report: injuries accidents near miss unsafe place environmental incident Report to: Site Supervisor Medical Centre Security

17. Injury Management & Rehabilitation • Rehabilitation available for all injured employees. • suitable duties will be available • where required • employee returned to normal duty • as soon as is practical • Supervisor, Employee and the Site • Rehabilitation Coordinator all involved • in the process

18. Environmental Protection • EPA (Environmental Protection Authority) • Government Agency • Everyone is to be aware of environment and report any problems • dfdall vehicles using the truck wash as they leave the s • not dispensing of anything down drains unless authorised by Site SuperEveryone is to be aware of environment and report any problems

19. Hazards on Site • Construction site activities: • Vehicle movement • Excavations & Openings • Working at heights • Restricted areas

20. Confined Space • Special safety training and permit required before able to legally enter the space. • Division 9 of the Regulation outlines the rules for working in or on confined spaces • Examples of Confined Spaces: • tanks • furnace • flues • pipes • drains • Very strict guidelines for entering these areas

21. Working in Acid Conditions • Safety precautions when working where acidic residues are present. • Wear adequate protective clothing • Know the location of the nearest safety shower • Have a water hose within easy reach • If acid splashes on your body: • wash the effected part with large amounts of water • seek first aid treatment immediately

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24. Respiratory Protection You must wear a respirator fitted with an appropriate cartridge when doing work requiring respiratory protection. For effective protection you need to be clean shaven wherever the respirator contacts the skin. This means you need to shave just before coming to work.

25. Smoking * No smoking in any buildings or under roof line of buildings. * Wash hands before smoking and /or eating. * Place cigarette butts in trays provided.

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