INDUSTRIAL INDUCTION BOOKLET - Staff Australia · D205 V13 Industrial Induction Booklet PE Trial 11/09/2018 Our Occupational Health & Safety policy is located in the induction room

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INDUSTRIAL INDUCTION

BOOKLET

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D205 V13 Industrial Induction Booklet PE Trial 11/09/2018

TableofContents

Introduction 3OccupationalHealthandSafety 4 YourResponsibilitiesandProcedures 4OccupationalHealthandSafetyPolicy 4 Responsibilities 5 RehabilitationPolicy 5 Whattodoifyouareinjured 6GeneralSafetyandGoodHousekeeping 6 SafeWorkingPractices 6 MachineryandEquipment 6 CorrectUseofKnives 6 ManualHandling 7 LiftingTechniques 7 LaddersandStairs 7 ChemicalandSubstanceHandling 8PersonalProtectiveEquipment 8

EnvironmentalRisks 9 SunlightandSkinCancer 9 Heat 9

Cold 9Bullying,OccupationalViolenceandHarassmentPolicy 10AlcoholandDrugsPolicy 11WorkplaceHealthandSafetyPolicy 12InjuryManagementPolicy 14PrivacyStatementPolicy 16

CasualEmploymentAgreement 18

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Introduction

WelcometoStaffAustralia!

Recruitmentisn’taboutjobs;it’saboutpeople.Valuable,skilledpeoplewhodothehard

yards–whetherthroughtheproductionanddeliveryofgoodsandservices,theassuranceofcustomersatisfactionortheleadershipandmanagementofteams–therightpeoplearekey

toanorganisation’ssuccess.

StaffAustraliaisyourbiggestsupporterinyourmissiontofindmeaningfulemployment.ThisInductionBooklethasbeenspecificallycreatedwithyou,ournewcandidate,inmind.

Wewillnavigatetheinductionandplacementprocesstogether,coveringourrequirementsandexpectationsfromyouinyournewplacementand,ofcourse,ourstoyou,

asyouremployer.Yourdedicatedconsultantistheretowalkyouthroughanyqueriesyouhaveorissuesyoumayencountersopleasedon’thesitatetoaskifyouneedmoreinformationorclarification

onanythingatall,weareheretohelp.

Pleasenote:YoumaybeaskedtosignaContractofEmployment,intheeventyourequireassistancewithinterpretationservices,wearemorethanhappytoassist.

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OccupationalHealthandSafety

YourResponsibilitiesandProceduresWhen Staff Australia contacts youwith a work opportunity listen carefully and record alldetailsgiven.Youwillbe told if thereareanyparticularhazardsonsite. Ifyouareunsureabouteitherthehazardorthejobdescription,askforfurtherdetails.

• Followall policies,proceduresand rules at yourplaceofwork, especiallywithregardtoOccupationalHealthandSafety.

BYLAWYOUMUST:

• Wearprotectiveequipment(includingeyeandhearingprotection)wheresignsorregulationsareinplace.

• Followalldirectionsgiventoyoubytheclientwithregardtosafety.• InformStaffAustraliaandtheclientifyourequiretrainingpriortotheuseofany

equipmentortools.• NotifyStaffAustralia immediately ifyouarerequestedtoperformtasks,which

werenotpartofyouroriginaljobdescription,orifyouarerequestedtoperformtasks,whichappearunsafetoyou.

• Makeyourselfawareofthefirstaidandemergencyprocedureswhereyouareworking.

StaffAustraliamustbeinformedifthereisanychangetoyourhealthpriortoacceptinganymoreassignmentsorcontinuingonanongoingassignment,i.e.ifyoudevelopdiabetes,highbloodpressureorreceiveanyinjurywhichmayaffectyourabilitytowork(Sportsinjury,etc)

StaffAustraliaOccupationalHealthandSafetyPolicy

Staff Australia is committed to providing each employee and contractor with a workingenvironment,freefromunacceptablerisktotheirhealthandsafetyinlinewithorexceedinglegislativerequirements.StaffAustraliawillmakeeveryreasonableefforttoachieveasafeworkplace.Wewillfocuson areas of accident prevention, hazard identification and removal, injury protection andhealthpreservation,toachieveasafeworkplace.Staff Australiawill focus on recruiting andmanaging appropriately skilled temporary staffand contractors capable of safely and efficiently performing their duties. Our clients areexpectedtoprovideandmaintainahealthy,safeworkingenvironment.OccupationalHealthandSafetyisboththeindividualandsharedresponsibilityofallparties.The success of a Health and Safety program rests on the willingness of all to work co-operatively.

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OurOccupationalHealth&SafetypolicyislocatedintheinductionroomatyourlocalStaffAustraliaoffice.

ResponsibilitiesThefollowingresponsibilitiesarecriticaltothesuccessofourpolicy:StaffAustraliaManagementandClientsareexpectedto:

• Provideandmaintainahealthyandsafeworkplace.• ParticipateinopencommunicationregardingissuesonOccupationalHealthand

Safety.EmployeesandContractorsareexpectedto:

• Workandencourageotherstoworkinahealthyandsafemanner.• Reportanyunsafeconditionsthatcometoyourattention immediatelytoyour

StaffAustraliarepresentative.• Notifyyourconsultantofanychangeindutiesfrominitialjobspecificationgiven

byStaffAustraliaIMMEDIATELY.Intheeventofaninjuryatwork:

• Participate in a Return toWork programwith guidance and consultationwithyourStaffAustraliaReturntoWorkrepresentative,yourdoctorandconsultingdoctors.

RehabilitationPolicy

Staff Australia commits, with its contractors and employees, to the responsibility ofprotectingtheirhealthandsafety.Intheeventofaninjuryoccurringwewillmakeeveryefforttoprovidethetreatment,careandrehabilitationnecessaryfortheindividualtoreturnintheirformerpositionandduties.Where required, this process shall be via a graduated program (Return to work plan) oralternativeduties,whichwillenablethemtobecomeindependent.StaffAustraliahas implementedproceduresandrelationshipsofthehighestquality,whichcomply with, or exceed the requirements of current Occupational Health and SafetyLegislation.

• Bepositiveandhonourcommitmenttowardsyourrehabilitationandreturntoworkprogramwhenrequested.

Anyreturntoworkprogramisdesignedwithyourbestinterestsandhealthasourpriority.Suchprogramsaredesignedwithinputfromyourself,yourdoctorsandyourStaffAustraliarepresentative.Our Rehabilitation policy is located in the induction room of your localStaffAustraliaoffice.

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WhatToDoIfYouAreInjuredIfyouareinjuredwhileonassignmentyoumustfollowthesesteps:

• NotifyyourStaffAustraliarepresentativeandsitesupervisorimmediately,evenifnomedicalattentionisrequired.

• Ifyouvisitadoctor,obtainaWorkCoverCertificate.We have organised some local doctors, ask your Staff Australia representative fordetailsifaninjuryoccurs.

• PROMPTLYcompleteall compensationandcompany forms,whichyouwill receivefromStaffAustralia.

• If Staff Australia insurance managers organise medical examinations, you arerequestedtoattend.

GeneralSafetyandGoodHousekeepingDuring your induction, Staff Australia will inform you of your responsibilities in terms ofOccupational Health and Safety. We will also spend time looking at likely injuries in theworkplaceandhowtoavoidthem.Pleasegiveyourfullattentionduringourinductionprogramme.Yoursafetyisournumberonepriority,pleasemakeityours.SafeWorkingPractices

• Observeallsafetysignsandwalkways.Neverstepoverorwalkonconveyors.• Never use any equipment or machinery for which you are not qualified AND

experienced.• Payattentiontoandinformyoursupervisorifyouobservedangeroussituations,i.e.

Tangledelectricalleads,ripped/tornfloorcovers,etc.• Keepallflooringandshelvingaroundmachineryclear.Familiariseyourselfwithand

usecorrectstorageareas.• Keepyourworkareacleanandfreefromrubbishandspills.• Donot skylarkorhorseplay in theworkplace. (Notonly is thisdangerousbutwill

alsodecreaseyourchancesofbeingrequestedformoreworkatthesite.)• Useofradio’s,headsetsandmobilephonesisstrictlyforbidden.• Donotwearjewelleryorloose-fittingclothingand,ifyouhavelonghair,tieitback.

MachineryandEquipment

• Donotleavepowertoolsorequipmentrunningwhennotinuse.• NeveroperateequipmentormachineryunlessyouarequalifiedANDtrained.• Familiarise yourself with correct operating procedures, especially Emergency Stop

Buttons.

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• Do not use equipment or machinery where guards have been interfered with,damagedorremoved.

• Donotbypassortamperwithswitchesorguards.• Donotstartanyelectricalequipmentifyouhavewethandsorarestandinginawet

area.• Considerifyouneedhelptocarryit?• Isthereanyequipmentyoucanusetomakethejobeasier?• Doesithavesharpedges?• Isitfreefromgreaseetc?

CorrectUseofKnives

• Neverusetheknifeinanunsafemanner.• Ensureadequatespacebetweenyouandyourfellowworkers.• Alwayscutawayfromyourbodyandotherhandwherepracticable.• Ensurethebladeisputawaywhilstnotinuse.• Checkforbluntblades–reporttoyourSupervisorifthebladeisbluntorifknifeisin

poorcondition.• Wearprotectiveglovesonthenon-knifehandwheresupplied.• Alwaysholdtheknifecorrectly.• Nevertrytocatchafallingknife.

ManualHandling-Lifting-Carrying-Pulling-PushingBeforelifting,consider:Theload

• Isitrigidorflexible?• Isitheavieratoneend?• Aremydestinationpathsclearandthesurfacesafe?• Howmuchdoesitweigh?

LiftingTechniques

• Squatdown,bendyourkneesandliftwithyourlegs,NOTyourback.• Holdtheobjectfirmlyandkeeptheloadclosetoyourbody.• Donottwistyourbody.Turnwithyourfeet.• Keepyourbackstraightandavoidanysuddenmovements.• Ifgrouplifting,haveonepersoncallwhentolift,whentomoveorwhentolower.

LaddersandStairs

• Alwaysholdontotheladderorstairrailwithonehand.

REMEMBER: Always look for lifting or moving mechanical aids or ask for assistance first.

IF YOU FEEL PAIN, STOP WORK IMMEDIATELY AND SEEK TREATMENT.

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• Checkthatyourshoesandtheladderarefreefromgreaseorgrime.• Donotcarrytoolsetcwhenclimbing.• Neverstandonthetoprungofaladder.• Neveruseboxes,cratesorotheritemsasasubstituteforanapprovedladder.• Alwaystieoffyourladderorhaveanassistant.• Neverrunupordownstairs.

ChemicalandSubstanceHandlingBefore handling or working in spaces containing hazardous chemicals or substances, youmust be fully inducted at the client’s premises and understand the correct operationalprocedures.Ifyouareunsure,don’tbeafraidtoaskquestions.Injuriescanoccurbypoisoning,suffocationorchemicalburns.Onsite:

• All containers must be identified with the content name. Many chemicals arehazardousandhavegovernmentlawsfortheiruse.

• Protect the body; i.e. wear gloves, protective clothing and nose, eye and mouthprotectionwhereapplicable.

• Practicegoodhygienebywashingthoroughlypriortoeatingetc.• Familiarise yourself with locations of wash areas, eye flushes, first-aid equipment

andexhaustfanswitches.• ALWAYSKNOWWHATYOUAREHANDLING• You should be aware of the side effects from any prescribedmedication you are

taking. Somedrugsmaycausedrowsiness,whichmayplaceyouatriskwithintheworkplace.Letyoursupervisorknowifyouaretakingmedication,whichmayaffectyourabilitytocompletethetask.

PPE–PersonalProtectiveEquipmentPPE is necessary to protect us from various Occupational Hazards. Although it doesn’teliminate thehazard completely, itwill still reduce the risk of damage to eyes, ears, skin,bodyandboththerespiratoryanddigestivesystems.

• Helmetsandhatsprotectyourheadfromfallingobjects.• Earmuffsorplugsprotectyourearsfromnoisehazards.• Protectiveeyewearsuchasglassesandgoggles–protectyoureyesfromchemicals

ordebris.• Glovesprotectyourhandsfromchemicals,machineryandsharpobjects.• Respiratorsormasksprotectyoufrombreathingindust,fumesandvapoursetc.• Protective clothing suchasaprons,hi vis vests,overalls, steel capped safetyboots

protect your body from falling objects, chemical splashes and poor visibility ofothers.

DO NOT operate machinery or tools if you are taking medication which may make you drowsy.

YOU MUST WEAR STEEL CAPPED SAFETY BOOTS ON SITE WHILST WORKING FOR STAFF AUSTRALIA.

You must also wear all other appropriate PPE when instructed to and where signs indicate that you need PPE.

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EnvironmentalRisksSunlightandSkinCancerExposuretosunlightovermanyyearsmaydamageyourskinandcauseskincancer.

• Protect yourself with ample clothing (including sunglasses and a hat) and userecommendedsunscreeneverytwohours.

• Youandyourdoctorshouldregularlycheckyourskinforcancergrowths.• Workandrestintheshadeasmuchaspossible.

HeatHeatexposuremaybe caused fromdirect sunlightorplant rooms forequipment, suchasfurnaces.

• Ifyouarenotphysicallyfitandhealthy,youwillrequiremedicalconsenttoworkinhotenvironments.

• Drinkplentyofwatertoreplacelostfluidfromsweat.• Avoidalcoholatleast24hoursbeforeworkinginhotenvironments.

Cold(e.g.FreezerorCoolRooms)

• Knowthelocationofallexits,especiallyemergencyexits.• Alwayswearsuitableclothing,includinghatandgloves.• Alwaysmakesureasupervisorisawareyouareenteringafreezerroom,incase

youcollapse.

Someofourclientsitesarenonesmokingsites.Whensent toworkat theseplacesDONOTSMOKEONSITE.Onothersites,smokeinspecifiedareasonly.Notakingmatchesorlightersintoproductionareas.

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Bullying,OccupationalViolenceandHarassmentPolicyBullying– is repeatedunreasonablebehaviourdirected towards anemployeeor groupofemployeesthatcreatesrisktohealthandsafety.Occupational Violence – is an incident where an employee or group of employees arephysicallyattackedorthreatenedwhichcreatesrisktohealthandsafety.Harassment(SexualHarassmentorPhysicalHarassment)-Harassment is the discrimination against an individual or group based on age, religion,gender,politicalpreferenceorsexualpreference.THERE ARE STRICT GOVERNMENT LAWS AND PENALTIES AGAINST INDIVIDUALS WHOPRACTICETHESETYPESOFBEHAVIOUR.StaffAustraliaandourclientswillnottoleratebullying,occupationalviolenceorharassmentwithin the workplace. Investigation and counselling will be pursued where an allegedincidenthasoccurred.Theoutcomemayresultindismissal.REMEMBER: Everyone has different tolerance levels and ideas about what could beoffensive language and behaviour. So, please be sensitive to the situation and yourworksite.Behavioursuchaswhistling,gesturingormakingsuggestivecommentswillnotbetolerated.

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AlcoholandDrugsPolicySTAFFAUSTRALIAPTYLTD is committed toprovidinga safe,andas far isaspracticable,ahazard free environment for all workers, visitors, customers and the public. STAFFAUSTRALIA PTY LTD also believes that all personnel have a responsibility to their fellowworkersandtothemselvestomaintainthissafeandhealthyworkingenvironment.The inappropriate use of alcohol and other drugs can lead to the impairment of anindividual’s health and work performance and can cause or contribute to accidents andinjuries.Tominimise the risk and harm associatedwith alcohol and other drugs in theworkplace,STAFFAUSTRALIAPTYLTDwill:• TakeappropriateactiontoensurethataworkerorcontractoronSTAFFAUSTRALIAPTY

LTDpropertyor STAFFAUSTRALIAPTY LTDworksite, or on STAFFAUSTRALIAPTY LTDbusinessduringthescheduledhoursofwork,isnotaffectedbyalcoholorotherdrugs,eitherillicitorprescribed.

• StaffAustraliamayarrangealcoholandotherdrugtestingtobeconductedbyaqualifiedpersonornominatedclinicorbystatutoryauthorities.

- At pre-placement or at random depending on the requirements of theposition/site-Wherealcoholordruguseissuspected.-Followingaseriousaccidentorinjury

• Implement alcohol and other drug screening to form part of routine and pre-employmentmedicalexaminationsforcertainjobroles

• Co-operatewithcustomers in the implementationandapplicationof theiralcoholanddrug policies where applicable to STAFF AUSTRALIA PTY LTD worksites or imposedthroughspecificcontracts.

• EncourageworkerswhomayhaveadrugoralcoholproblemtoseekprofessionalcareandcounsellingandSTAFFAUSTRALIAPTYLTDwillco-operateinsuchefforts.

• As appropriate, provide information and training on the effects of alcohol and otherdrugs.

• Takedisciplinaryactionwherealcoholandordruguseresultsinpoorworkperformanceandposesriskstohealthandsafetyoranyoneonaworksite

StandardRequirementsStateManagers/BranchManagers1. Ensureallpersonnelaremadeawareof thepossibilityofalcoholanddrugtestingand

theconsequencesofpositiverangetestresults.2. Inanycasesofsuspecteduseofalcoholordrugsintheworkplace,arrangeappropriate

testingandinformtheWHSCo-ordinatorassoonaspossible.3. EnsureAccountManager/Consultantsandsafetypersonnelareprovidedwithtrainingin

howtorecognisepersonnelaffectedbyalcoholordrugs.AllPersonnel1.Reportpromptlytomanagementanysuspecteduseofalcoholordrugsintheworkplace.Ref:WorkInstructions:WI117Drug&AlcoholTestingProcedures

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WorkplaceHealth&SafetyPolicyCommitmentSTAFFAUSTRALIAPTYLTDrecognisesitsmoralandlegalresponsibilities,inparticulartotheWorkplaceHealth&Safetylegislation,toprovideasafeandhealthyworkenvironmentforworkers(includingemployees,contractors,labourhireemployees,apprentices,traineesandthoseundertakingworkexperience), customersandvisitors. Thiscommitmentextends toensuringtheorganisation’soperationsdonotplacethelocalcommunityatriskofinjuryorillness.ObjectivesThepolicyaimsto:• providesafeplantandsystemsofwork• provide written procedures and instructions to ensure safe systems of work are

implemented• ensure compliance with legislative requirements and current “state of knowledge”

standardsand/orcodesofpractice• provideworkers,customersandvisitorswithregularinformation,instruction,training

andsupervisiontoensuretheirsafety• providesupportmechanismswhichwillassistworkerswithmaintainingorimproving

theirpsychologicalandphysicalhealth• provideaframeworkforcontinualimprovementinperformance• ensureahazardmanagementapproachistakentoworkplacehealth&safety• Ensure the Branch WHS, rehabilitation and claims performance meets or exceeds

Companyperformancestandardsandindustrybenchmarks.ResponsibilitiesSTAFFAUSTRALIAPTY LTD recognises thatmanagementofworkplacehealth and safety isEVERYONE’sresponsibility.Workersatalllevelsshouldadheretothispolicyinprovidingandmaintainingasafeworkplace.Staff Australia management representative will have an overall responsibility and will beheldaccountableforimplementingthispolicyintheirareaofresponsibilityviatheirannualperformancereviews.Theseresponsibilitiesbroadlyencompass:• facilitatingaculturethatenablescontinuousimprovementinWHSperformance• providingandmaintainingtheworkplaceinasafecondition• ensuringallWHSpoliciesandproceduresareimplemented• activelypromotingandbeinginvolvedinthosepoliciesandprocedures• Providing the resources tomeet theirWHS commitment, including the provision of

externalresourceswhenrequired.Workerswillensurethatthey:• followallWHSpoliciesandprocedures• reportallhazardstotheirAccountManagers/Consultants

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• Ensuretheirownsafety,thesafetyoffellowworkersandallpersonsontheworksite.ConsultationThe organisation has total commitment to encouraging consultation and co-operationbetween management and workers. It will formally involve elected worker health andsafety representatives in anyworkplace changewhichwill affect the health and safety ofworkersinanyworkplace.AuthorisationTheDirectorswillpersonallysignthepolicy.ReviewThepolicywillbereviewedregularly.

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InjuryManagementPolicy

Rehabilitation/ReturntoWorkDefinitionRehabilitation may be defined as “the restoration of a person suffering occupational illhealthorinjurytothefullestphysical,mental,social,vocationalandeconomicusefulnessofwhichheorsheiscapable”.Objectives1. Toprovidesupportandfacilitiestoinjuredworkerstoensureareturntoworkthatis

as appropriate as possible with consideration for the worker’s condition and thesafetyoftheworkersandothers.

2. To ensure that the duties selected to facilitate a graded return to optimal functionprovide a meaningful and satisfying participation in STAFF AUSTRALIA PTY LTDoperations.

3. To co-ordinate and liaise with the providers of medical, Para-medical andrehabilitationservicestomonitorprogresstowardresumptionofnormalduties.

Commitment1. Preventinginjuryandillnessbyprovidingasafeandhealthyworkenvironment.This

commitmentiscoveredunderourWorkplaceHealth&SafetyPolicy.2. Ensuringthattheworkplacerehabilitationprocessiscommencedassoonaspossible

after an injury/work related illness consistent with advice of the treating medicalpractitioner,andasperlegislativerequirements.

3. Ensuring that return to work as soon as possible by an injured worker is a normalpracticeandexpectation.

4. Consulting with workers to ensure that our rehabilitation programs operateeffectively.

5. Ensuring thatworkers participating in a rehabilitation program are fairly treated byother field staffworkersand internal StaffAustraliaworkers, andareprovidedwithequalresourcesandfacilities.

6. Providinganopportunityforan injuredworkertoparticipate inearlyreturntoworkprograms performing those duties within Staff Australia Pty Ltd field of operationswhicharesuitabletothatworker’scurrentmedicalcondition.ItshouldbenotedthatSTAFFAUSTRALIAPTYLTDcannotundertaketocreatespecialemploymentcategoriesoroperationstofacilitaterehabilitation.

7. Continually striving toprovidemoreeffective andefficient rehabilitation services toinjured workers by keeping abreast of current developments in industry, and bymonitoringandbenchmarkingperformance.

RehabiliteeResponsibilitiesinclude:• communicating regularly with their Staff Australia Workcover/Return to Work

Coordinatoraboutallissuesrelatingtoyourinjury• Takinganactivepartinyourrehabilitation.

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1.1 WorkersCompensationClaimsSTAFF AUSTRALIA PTY LTD recognises both its legal obligations and the mutual benefitsarisingfromfairandequitableworkerscompensationclaimsmanagementpractices.Inordertoensurefairandequitableworkerscompensationclaimsmanagementpractices,STAFF AUSTRALIA PTY LTD is committed to providing appropriate resources, maintainingconfidentialityofrecordsandensuringallpossiblestepsaretakentomaximisethebenefitarising from best practice claims management on the organisation and the individual.Claimsmanagement practiceswill be reviewed periodically to ensure they are kept up todatewithlatestdevelopmentsandtheperformancewillbemonitoredandbenchmarked.

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CandidatePrivacyPolicy1.0Whatisyourpersonalinformation?Personalinformationisanyinformationandopinion(whethertrueornot)aboutyou.Itmayrange from the very sensitive (e.g. medical history or condition) to the every day (e.g.address and phone number). It would include the opinions of others about your workperformance (whether trueornot), yourworkexperienceandqualifications,aptitude testresults and other information obtained by us in connection with your possible workplacements.Personalinformationincludessensitiveinformation.2.0Whatissensitiveinformation?Sensitive information is a special category of personal information. It is information oropinionaboutyour:

a) Racialorethnicoriginb) Membershipofapoliticalassociationorreligiousbeliefs,affiliationsorphilosophical

beliefsc) Membershipofaprofessionalortradeassociationormembershipofatradeuniond) Sexualpreferencesorpracticese) Criminalrecordf) Healthordisability(atanytime)

Itincludespersonalinformationcollectedtoprovideahealthservice.Sensitiveinformationcan,inmostcases,onlybedisclosedwithyourconsent.3.0Whowillbecollectingyourpersonalandsensitiveinformation?Your personal and sensitive informationwill be collected by Staff Australia Pty Ltd for itsownuseinconnectionwithyourworkplacements.4.0Howyourinformationwillbecollected?This information will be collected from you directly when you fill out and submit a StaffAustraliaapplicationform.Personalandsensitiveinformationwillalsobecollectedwhen:

a) WeCompletereferencecheckstoverifyyourworkhistoryandexperienceb) Wereceivetheresultsofanycompetencyormedicaltestsc) Wereceiveanyperformancefeedback(eitherpositiveornegative)d) Wereceiveanycomplaintfromoraboutyouintheworkplacee) Wereceiveanyinformationaboutaworkplaceaccidentorincidentinwhichyouare

involvedf) We receive any information about any insurance investigation, litigation, criminal

matter,inquestorinquiryyoumaybeinvolveding) Youprovideuswithanyadditionalinformation

5.0Whenyourinformationwillbeused?Yourpersonalandsensitiveinformationmaybeusedinconnectionwith:

a) Yourworkplacementb) Yourperformanceappraisals

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c) Anytestorassessment(includingmedicaltestsandassessments)thatyoumightberequiredtoundergo

d) Ouridentificationofyourtrainingneedse) Anyworkplacerehabilitationplanorprogramf) Ourinvestigationintoanycomplaintinwhichyoumaybeinvolvedg) Any insurance matter that requires disclosure of your personal or sensitive

information.

6.0Yourpersonalandsensitiveinformationmaybedisclosedto:

a) PotentialemployersandclientsofStaffAustraliab) Refereesforthepurposeofidentificationc) Aworkerscompensationbodyorinsurerd) Ourcontractorsandorsuppliersie:RTWcontractors,ITdatabaseproviderse) Anypersonwithalawfulentitlementtoobtaintheinformationf) RegisteredTrainingOrganisationsforthepurposeofpre-vocationaltrainingandup

skillingg) Government Employment Services Australia contractors and sub contractors

including First I.R Pty Ltd, in order tomaximise employmentopportunities for JobSeekers

7.0Ifyoudonotgiveustheinformation?If you do not give us the information we seek you may be limiting our ability to locatesuitableworkforyou.8.0Gainingaccesstoyourinformationtocorrectitifit’snotcorrectSubjecttosomeexceptions,whicharesetoutintheNationalPrivacyPrinciples(principal6–AccessandCorrection),youhavea right to seeandhaveacopyofpersonalandsensitiveinformationaboutyouthatwehold.Ifyouareabletoestablishthattheinformationisnotaccuratewewilltakereasonablestepstocorrectitsothatitisaccurateanduptodate.Ifyou wish to access your rights of Access and Correction, you should contact the StaffAustraliaPrivacyOfficer.

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Please read our ‘Casual Employment Contract’. You may be requested to sign a copy of thisContract.Ifyouhaveanyquestions,pleaseaskyourConsultant.

CasualEmploymentContract

1. IunderstandthatbysigningthisagreementIamenteringintoaCasualEmploymentContractwithStaffAustraliaPtyLtd. I alsounderstand thatmyengagementwithStaffAustraliaPtyLtd is on a casual assignment by assignment basis. I acknowledge that, although Imay beplaced with various clients to Staff Australia Pty Ltd, these placements will not create anemployment relationshipbetweenmeand anyof those clients. I undertake that Iwill notmake any claim against any of Staff Australia’s clients which is inconsistent with theseacknowledgements.

2. Imayacceptorrejectanyassignmentoffered.3. IunderstandthatStaffAustraliaPtyLtdhasnocontroloverthelengthofmyassignment.4. IagreetonotifyStaffAustraliaasearlyaspracticablebeforethecommencementofmyshift

ifIamunabletoattendworkduringanyperiodorassignment.5. IagreetoconsultwithStaffAustraliapriortoacceptinganyofferofemployment(whether

thepositionistemporary,contractorpermanent)fromanyclientofStaffAustralia.6. Before I can represent Staff Australia on any assignment requiring a license issues by

statutory authority e.g. Car, truck, forklift etc, these qualifications must be sighted andphotocopiedbyStaffAustraliaasproofthatIamtheholderoftheappropriatelicense.Ifatanytimemy license iscancelled,suspended,restrictedor limited inanyway, ImustnotifyStaffAustraliaimmediately.Iunderstoodthatspotchecksoflicenseswillbeconductedonaregularbasis.Whenmylicenseisrenewed,Iacknowledgethatproofofrenewalwillagainberequired.

7. Iacknowledgethatthiscasualemploymentagreementdoesnotinvolveanyrepresentationor expectation of continuing work or regular and systematic engagement. This casualemploymentagreementalsodoesnot involveanyrepresentationorexpectation that Iwillbecome an ongoing employee or, if an ongoing position becomes available, that I will begivenpriorityorprecedenceoveranyotheremployeeorapplicant.

8. AsaCasualemployeeyouareentitledto:• ahigherhourlypayratethanequivalent full-timeorpart-timeemployeesperformingthesame

dutieswithintheunderpinninginstrumentthatStaffAustraliasuppliestoitscustomer.Thisisduetoapplicationofacasualloading

• 2daysunpaidcarer'sleaveand2daysunpaidcompassionateleaveperoccasion• unpaidcommunityserviceleave.

9. ACasualloadingispaidabovetheordinaryhourlyrate.Mostmodernawardsprovideforthepaymentofaloadingtocasualemployees.The‘standard’casualloadingis25%.Theloadinggenerally is not considered a ‘penalty rate’ because the benefits for which a casual iscompensated. This extra loading compensates you for annual leave, sick leave,personal/carers leave, public holidays and other entitlements applicable to a Permanentposition.• ThecompensationoftheCasualloading(25%)ismadeupofandbrokendownintothefollowing:

Annualleave–11.9%PublicHolidays–7.15%Sickleave/Personalcarersleave-5.95%

10. OurhourlyratesofpayincludetheCasualloading.Anypaymentswemaketoyounowcanbeoffsetagainstanyclaimsofunderpaymentmadebyyouatalaterdate.

11. If my name appears on a roster at any time, I acknowledge that it will be purely foradministrative purposes and in no way represents regular, systematic or ongoingengagementoremployment.

12. Iunderstandthatwhenaclientassignmentends,ImaybeofferedfurtherassignmentsbutneithertheclientnorStaffAustraliaPtyLtdisobligatedtodoso.

13. IacknowledgethattheclientshallhavetheauthoritytoinstructmetoimmediatelyceaseanassignmentwhereIamresponsibleforanydishonesty,seriousmisconductorseriousbreachofdutyorrefusetocomplywithanyreasonableinstructionsgivenbytheclient.

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14. IagreetocompleteaTaxdeclarationFormsuppliedbytheAustraliaTaxationOfficeforStaffAustraliaeachfinancialyearifIhavenotalreadydonethis.

15. I agree to indemnify Staff Australia Pty Ltd for any loss, damage or liability whatsoeverincurred through any act, neglect or default of mine, my agents (or employees). To theextentthatanemployeerelationshiporthevicariousliabilityofStaffAustraliaPtyLtdexistsormaybedeemedtoexistorbeimpliedbylaw,IfullyindemnifyStaffAustraliaagainstanyliabilityorclaim,whichmaytherebyarise.

16. If any provision of this agreement is declared by any competent authority to be void,voidable, illegal or unenforceable, the parties may amend that provision to achieve theintention of the parties, or at the discretion of both parties it may be severed from thisagreement and the remaining provisions shall continue with full force and effect. Theseterms shall be governed by Australia Federal Law, or where appropriate, the laws of theStateinwhichIamtoperformtheassignment.

17. OccupationalHealthandSafety/WorkcoverRequirements

• Iwill only accept assignmentswhere I have thenecessary skills toperform the assignment andwhere I have no pre-existing illness or injury, which would prevent me from completing theassignmentsafely.Also,it isacknowledgedthatStaffAustraliaPtyLtdhasreliedontheaccuracyand correctness of all information givenbyme to Staff Australia Pty Ltdwhen referringme forassignments.

• I accept that I am under the care, control and supervision of Staff Australia’s client during theperiodofanyassignmentand Iacknowledge the rightof thatclient todirectmyworkactivitiesnotwithstandingthatfactthatStaffAustraliaalwaysremainsmyemployer.

• I agree to occupational Health and Safety policies of Staff Australia Pty Ltd as outlined in StaffAustralia’sOH&SinductionandthesafetyrulesandpoliciesofStaffAustralia’sclients.

• IagreethatImustwearsteelcappedfootweartoallassignments.WhenIamrequiredtoprovideequipment,IwillensurethatanysuchequipmentissuitablefortheworkandIshallmaintainitingoodworkingcondition.

• I understand that throughoutmy employmentwith Staff Australia Pty Ltd Imay require to useknivessuchasStanleyknivesforopeningboxesorcartonsandtoassistwithaccessingproducts.Iunderstandthat instructiongiventomeinrelationtothesafeuseofknivesandwill followittopreventinjurytomyselfandothers.

• StaffAustraliaPtyLtdisresponsibleforstatutoryWorkCoverInsuranceand, intheeventofanyinjuryoccurringduringanassignment, Iwillnotifymysite supervisorandStaffAustraliaPtyLtdwithdetailsofthatinjuryimmediately.

18. PayrollProcesses

• AtimesheetsignedbybothmyselfandanauthorizedrepresentativeofthecompanytowhichI

amassignedmustbeproducedbeforeremunerationcanbemade.Somecompaniesmayprovideclockcardswhere Iwillberequiredtoclockonandoffasdirectedbytheclient.Notethat it isagainstthelawtoclockonoroffanyclockcardotherthanyourown.ThisisanactasFRAUD.Instantdismissalandlegalactionwillresultiffoundguilty.

• Iunderstandthatfuturepaymentsmaybeadjustedifactualworkinghoursorotherdetailsdifferfrom information provided on authorised time sheets received by Staff Australia and I furtheragreetoallowStaffAustraliatodeductanyoverpaymentsfromfuturepayments.

• Payment to me by Staff Australia will be by electronic fund transfer to the bank accountnominatedbymeonaweeklybasis.

• I will be paid in accordancewith the award, or enterprise agreement or AustralianWorkplaceAgreementthatappliestothesiteIamworkingonandunderstandthatthiswillvaryfromjobtojob. Pay rates applying will be advised with each job. Rates, Overtime, special allowances andconditionswillbepaidaccordingly.

• Government legislation provides workers with Superannuation paid for by Staff Australia. Iunderstandthatmysuperannuationcontributionswillbepaid inaccordancewiththe legislationinto the complying fundofmy choice. If Imakeno choice, then itwill bepaid intoAMPSuperLeader.

• OnanyassignmentStaffAustraliawillpaymeforaminimumoffourhoursunlessIdonotstartworkthatdayorleavethesiteofmyownaccordpriortothecessationofthework.

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19. I acknowledge as an employee of Staff Australia andwhilst on assignment with any StaffAustraliaclientthattheconfidentialityandsensitivityofinformationseenbymeneedstobeguaranteedandwillnotbedisclosed,unlessdisclosureisdulyauthorised,duringoraftertheagreedassignment.

20. IagreetonotifyStaffAustraliaasearlyaspracticablebeforethecommencementofmyshiftifIamunabletoattendworkduringanyperiodorassignment.

21. IagreetoconsultwithStaffAustraliapriortoacceptinganyofferofemployment(whetherthepositionistemporary,contractorpermanent)fromanyclientofStaffAustralia.

22. IagreetocompleteaTaxdeclarationFormsuppliedbytheAustraliaTaxationOfficeforStaffAustraliaeachfinancialyearifIhavenotalreadydonethis.

23. Before I can represent Staff Australia on any assignment requiring a license issues bystatutory authority e.g. Car, truck, forklift etc, these qualifications must be sighted andphotocopiedbyStaffAustraliaasproofthatIamtheholderoftheappropriatelicense.Ifatanytimemy license is cancelled, suspended, restrictedor limited in anyway, ImustnotifyStaffAustraliaimmediately.Iunderstoodthatspotchecksoflicenseswillbeconductedonaregularbasis.Whenmylicenseisrenewed,Iacknowledgethatproofofrenewalwillagainberequired.

24. I agree to indemnify Staff Australia Pty Ltd for any loss, damage or liability whatsoeverincurred through any act, neglect or default of mine, my agents (or employees). To theextentthatanemployeerelationshiporthevicariousliabilityofStaffAustraliaPtyLtdexistsormaybedeemedtoexistorbeimpliedbylaw,IfullyindemnifyStaffAustraliaagainstanyliabilityorclaim,whichmaytherebyarise.

25. Intheeventthatanyprovisionofthisagreementisdeclaredbyanycompetentauthoritytobevoid,voidable,illegalorunenforceable,thepartiesmayamendthatprovisioninordertoachieve the intentionof theparties,orat thediscretionofbothparties itmaybe severedfromthisagreementandtheremainingprovisionsshallcontinuewithfull forceandeffect.ThesetermsshallbegovernedbyAustraliaFederalLaw,orwhereappropriate, the lawsoftheStateinwhichIamtoperformtheassignment

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Ideclarethatallemployment-relatedinformationprovidedbymetoStaffAustralia istrueandcorrect.I have read, understand& accept the Terms and Conditions of ‘The Staff Australia CasualEmployment Contract’ and the Staff Australia Policies, without the requirement of anInterpretingService.Furthertoabove IdeclarethatStaffAustraliahasoffered interpretingservicespriortothereadingandsign-offofthisagreement.I accept Staff Australia’s and/or its client’s policies in relation tomedical requirements,safetyregulations,andanyotherconditionsapplicable.I understand that this agreementwill only become valid and effective once successfullyplaced at my first assignment with Staff Australia. Prior to placement this agreementremainsnullandvoid.I understand that further to clause above this agreement is only valid if signed by anauthorisedStaffAustraliarepresentative.Iunderstandthat IwillbeprovidedwithacopyofthisagreementoncesignedbyaStaffAustraliarepresentative.ThecopyprovidedcanbeprovidedbyStaffAustraliaeitherintheformofhardcopyorsoftcopy.

Documents

INDUSTRIAL INDUCTION BOOKLET - Staff Australia · D205 V13 Industrial Induction Booklet PE Trial 11/09/2018 Our Occupational Health & Safety policy is located in the induction room