Interport Cargo Services

Induction

July 2013

CONTENTS Site facilities & maps First Aiders & Kits Evacuation Procedures Assembly points Fire Wardens Reporting of incidents WH&S Committee PPE & Dress code Time recording Basis safety

regulations

OH&S policies Cleanliness and waste Manual handling Forklift safety Operation of equipment Site security Smoking Job specific requirements Fire extinguisher training policies Sign off

Site Map

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FIRST AIDERS

AdministrationMadilaine ScottMarilyn WilsonChristine CrawleyLulu Littler

Yard / DepotGeoff WaltonAnthony HelwigThomas LindePatrick Hiku

FIRST AID KITS

LOCATION OF KITS

1. Administration office – Customs office

Note: First aid kits only to be accessed by

nominated first aid officers – report incident

EVACUATION PROCEDURES When the fire alarm sounds

Step 1 – Cease work

Step 2 – Walk to the evacuation assembly point unless otherwise directed by fire warden

Step 3 – Ensure you have been sighted and checked off the register

Step 4 – Remain at the assembly point until instructed

NOTE: DO NOT re-enter the building until instructed to do so

EVACUATION ASSEMBLY POINTS

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ASSEMBLY AREA Assembly area is located outside of the main entry gate on Freight Street

SITE FIRE WARDENS

Chief Warden Madilaine Scott

Area Warden - Office Kath O’Malley

Area Warden - Yard Mark Viliua

SAFETY & INCIDENT REPORTING• ALL employees have a duty of care to ensure they work in a manner that is

not harmful to their own health and safety and that of others in the workplace.

• All incidents are to be reported (including near misses) • All employees must co-operate with the employer when taking action to

improve health and safety or to meet their obligation under the act.• All employees are required to follow safety policies and procedures at all

times.• Incident reports to be lodged with your Supervisor/Manager immediately

HEALTH & SAFETY COMMITTEEInterport Cargo Health & Safety Committees consist of

management and employee personnel.

PPE – Dress code High visibility vest shall be worn whilst on-site

outside the office.

Safety boots/footwear must be worn when working in the Depot.

Any PPE issued onsite for specific task must be worn at all times.

At all time staff are to be clean, tidy and presentable state.

This site uses a Manual recording system

Serious breach of company policy for any staff member found to be fraudulently using system

Strict adherence to start and finish times required

Time and attendance policy

TIME RECORDING POLICY

Copies of SOP’s and policies available at any stage if unsure of specific requirement

All personnel to ensure adherence to safety procedures set by company and legislation

BASIC SAFETY REGULATIONS

Company views OH&S in the workplace extremely seriously

Company policy viewed and discussed as required

OH&S committee to be used by staff to relay concerns and ideas to the panel – proactive attitude appreciated

OH&S POLICY

SAFETY - Housekeeping To ensure a safe and healthy workplace, it is the responsibility

of ALL staff to keep the workplace neat and tidy. Around the workplace, good housekeeping is essential to

minimize the risks of slips, trips and falls to you and your fellow workmates.

Waste must not be allowed to enter drains, waterways or otherwise released to the environment, but rather disposed of in an approved manner in accordance with legislative requirements.

SAFETY - Manual Handling Manual Handling includes lifting or moving heavy or awkward

items such as cartons, Furniture items, crates etc.

Is there a mechanical aid available?

Do you require assistance?

How will you carry out the lift?

Manual Handling cont.

1. Use mechanical lifting/handling aids to their full potential.

2. Don’t over-exert yourself – Get help for heavy/awkward loads.

3. Maintain your spinal curves whilst lifting – Bend at the knees and hips, not at the back

4. Avoid twisting of the spine – Move your feet when transferring loads.

5. Always lift/handle with the load close to your body

SAFETY - ForkliftsForklift Operators must: Hold an appropriate license, permit or certificate Undertake the pre-operational checks before use Maintain a pedestrian free area Do Not travel empty with the forklift tynes raised more than 30cm Exercise special care in the vicinity of other employees Do Not reverse unless visually checking first Do Not attempt lifts beyond the plated safe working capacity of the forklift and attachments Do Not allow any person to be lifted on tynes or pallets. For height work, +

safety cages must be used. Do Not carry passengers Switch off engine and engage handbrake when not in use Secure all attachments and lifting devices with safety chains or other approved

methods

OPERATION OF COMPANY EQUIPMENT

All drivers must comply with the law concerning traffic flows & safety whilst operating a company equipment

Driver must hold current licence, appropriate permits etc

Mobile phones must not be used whilst equipment is in motion

SITE SECURITY

It is the responsibility of all employees to ensure that everyday security requirements are met.

Every employee has the right and is expected to challenge any unknown person inside the facility.

Security measures may include security camera surveillance of work areas, compliance with security search procedures (people and property), computer security & security of company files/information.

All Visitors must sign in and out upon leaving.

Please report any out of the ordinary activity to your Supervisor / Manager

SMOKING SMOKING ONLY PERMITTED IN

DESIGNATED AREAS

NO SMOKING INSIDE BUILDINGS

NO SMOKING IN ANY OFFICE SPACE

NO SMOKING ON OR AROUND MACHINERY

Topics for discussion:

Position descriptions Requirements of the role Standards expected – code of conduct Hours and breaks Sick leave – Leave policy and who to

contact Job specific safety items

SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS

Fire ExtinguisherTraining

RAISING AN ALARM

ADVISE YOUR SUPERVISOR / FIRE WARDEN ALERT ALL STAFF WORKING IN THE AREA EMERGENCY TELEPHONE 000

EvacuationArea

The Fire Warden will co-ordinate the evacuation and ensure that all persons are accounted for at the evacuation point Note: Each person should know where this area is located

Fire Triangle

Fuel Oxygen

Heat=

Portable Fire Extinguishers

WATER CARBONDIOXIDE

DRYCHEMICALPOWDER

ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE NON CONDUCTIVE

FOAM

Fire ExtinguishersDry ChemicalCarbonaceous MaterialVolatile LiquidsElectrical9kg, 17-20 Sec's. 3-6 m

WaterCarbonaceous Material9.1 Lt. 60-120 Sec's. 6-9 m

Carbon DioxideCarbonaceous MaterialVolatile LiquidsElectrical5kg, 14-20 Sec's.1-2 m

FoamCarbonaceous MaterialsVolatile Liquids9.1 Lt. 60-80 Sec's. 4-6 m

Fire Extinguisher OperationThe acronym “PASS” is sometimes used to

describe the use of extinguishers. It stands for:

P- Pull the pin. A- Aim the nozzle at the base of the fire. S- Squeeze the operating handle. S- Sweep the discharging contents across

the base of the fire.

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Used Fire Extinguishers

QUESTIONS?

INDUCTION SIGN OFF

Please take a moment now to ensure all items are signed off to ensure completion of induction package