Download Safety Induction - The University of Western Australia

School of Computer Science and
Software Engineering
SAFETY INDUCTION
School of Computer Science and
Software Engineering
University of Western Australia
Version 1.3
May 2009
Maintained by: CSSE Safety and Health Committee
Revised Jan 2008, Jan 2009, May 2009
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Aims
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Demonstrate UWA’s commitment to safety.
Impart safety awareness & knowledge to
you.
Introduce OSH personnel in the School of
Computer Science and Software
Engineering.
Ensure your time at UWA is a safe,
productive and an enjoyable experience.
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Topics To Be Covered
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General safety
information
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UWA safety policy
Some specific policies
Employee Assistance
Program
Safety notes
Emergency
procedures
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Safety Personnel
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Head of School
Building wardens
First aid officers
Safety & Health Reps
& Officers
Specific workplace
procedures and
requirements
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Occupational Safety and Health Policy
Commitment:
The provision of a safe and healthy
work environment for employees, students, contractors
and visitors is not just a moral and legal responsibility
but also a prerequisite for it to achieve its primary
mission of conducting teaching, research and
scholarship at the highest international standards
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School’s OHS policy can be found at:
http://www.csse.uwa.edu.au/safety
UWA’s
OHS policy can be found at:
http://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/policies/occupational_safety_and_health
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Smoking Policy
All workplaces within the university are non-smoking areas.
These include:
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All University controlled buildings
Major thoroughfares and pathways
Substantially enclosed courtyards
Within 5 meters of access points to buildings such as doors,
windows, air-conditioning vents and ducts
All University owned vehicles, boats, etc
The underpinning principle being that non-smokers shall, as
far as is practicable, not be subjected to smoke inhalation
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Issue Resolution Process
All hazards, incidents and injuries must be reported, investigated and resolved. Any
unresolved issues should be dealt with in accordance with the following
Notify Immediate Supervisor
Issue still unresolved
Notify Safety and Health Representative or School Safety Officer
Issue still unresolved
Notify Head or Manager of School, Unit or Centre
Issue still unresolved
Notify Safety and Health Office
Issue still unresolved
Refer to the University Safety Committee
The above process should be followed at all times. WorkSafe can be notified if there is a risk
of imminent and serious harm
Hazard Report Forms
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If properly investigated and followed-up, presents an
official means of documenting a hazard
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Helps to prevent possible incident or injury resulting
from the hazard
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Can be filled in by anyone - staff, student or visitor
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Incident / Injury Report Forms
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Incident report forms are to be completed when an
incident of ANY description has occurred. Injury
does not have to have happened.
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The first page MUST be filled in and sent to Safety
and Health office within one working day of the
incident.
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The Investigation (Part 2) is to be completed by the
supervisor or SSO or S&H Rep or a combination
within five working days. This has to be forwarded
to the UWA Safety and Health office as soon as
completed.
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Workers Compensation
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A policy outlining workers compensation is available
on the UWA Safety and Health website:
www.safety.uwa.edu.au
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We hope you will never need this policy.
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Employees Assistance Program
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Counselling sessions are available through the EAP. All
sessions are confidential.
There are two EAP providers:
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UWA Counselling and Psychological Services
2nd Floor, South Wing, Guild Building
6488 2423
OSA Group
Level 16, 251 Adelaide Terrace, Perth
1300 361 008 (24hrs)
An unhappy worker is not a safe worker
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The EAP provides assistance for issues such as:
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Trauma and critical incidents
Grief and bereavement
Relationships and family issues
Financial and legal problems
Health and lifestyle issues
Organisational change
Stress
Harassment
Career issues
Equity and Diversity Services
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Equity and Diversity Services promotes and supports UWA’s
vision to provide an equitable and inclusive environment for all
staff, students and the broader community
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Individual staff or students seeking advice about the University
equity and diversity policy, or who wish to discuss a matter of
concern that may fall within policy or the law, should initially
make contact with an Equity and Diversity Adviser
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There are posters listing the Equity and Diversity Adviser’s on
noticeboards around the School.
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Additional details are available on the Equity and Diversity
Office’s web page: www.equity.uwa.edu.au
PPE
(Personal Protective Equipment)
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Please ensure your PPE is maintained and
USED
PPE includes:
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Gloves Safety glasses
Fully enclosed footwear
Lab coats
Ear protection
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Electrical Safety
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All electrical equipment used in the School, regardless of origin,
must have a current test label attached to it, indicating that it has
passed the AS3760 test.
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Please report untested or out of date equipment to your
supervisor or demonstrator.
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Bar heaters are not permitted due to the fire risks.
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All heaters must have 1 hour timers fitted by Facilities
Management.
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Electrical work may only be carried out by persons with the
appropriate electrical worker's licence
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If you have any questions remaining regarding:
Resolving Safety Issues
Hazard Reporting
Incident Reporting
Workers Assistance
Workers Compensation
Employees Assistance Program
Equity and Diversity
PPE
Electrical safety
Please speak to the School manager
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UWA Emergency Phone Number
2222
If you need attention or cannot contact
anyone else. Call this number.
It is manned 24 hours a day
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Emergency Evacuation
Procedures
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Make sure you know the quickest way out of
the building.
Then find the next quickest way. The first
path might be the path into danger.
Always follow the directions of wardens,
even if no alarms are sounding
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Emergency Assembly Point
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The assembly
area is the
lawn area at
the eastern
side of Carpark
18, between
Geography
and Physics
buildings.
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Emergency Evacuation
Procedures
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If you have seen something that would require the
evacuation of the building and the alarms have not
gone off, activate the emergency buttons located at
the end of each floor.
If YOU activate the alarm, YOU must meet with the
Building Warden at the control panel located at the
ground floor entrance.
YOU are the one with the most information as to the
situation.
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FIRE!
Never attempt to put out a fire unless you are
know what you are doing.
Activate the nearest fire alarm, warn people
in the vicinity and proceed to the fire panel on
the ground floor and wait for the building
warden.
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Fire Extinguishers
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DO NOT use unless you are very confident
that you are not going to hurt yourself in the
process.
Use caution when operating the carbon
dioxide extinguishers, your hand could
freeze to the nozzle.
Always point at the base of the fire.
Practical training in the use of fire
extinguishers is offered by the UWA Safety
and Health Office.
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Fire Extinguishers in the CSSE
Building
Carbon dioxide: to be used on flammable liquids
and electrical fires.
Dry chemical powder: to be used on flammable
liquids, flammable gases and electrical hazards
Using the wrong type of extinguisher can be very
dangerous. Please do not use them unless you
are sure of what to do.
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First Aid Kits
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First aid kits are available in room 1.29,
the photocopy room on the first floor
and in G.04 on the ground floor
A wheel chair is available in room 1.27
The first aid officer is Ryan
McConigley, in room G.04, x7082
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CSSE Safety Personnel, 2009
Head of School:
A/Prof Mohammed Bennamoun (3452)
School Manager:
Rachael Offer (2305)
Safety Officer:
Laurie McKeaig (3459)
First Aid Officer :
Ryan McConigley (7082)
Building Warden:
Nicola Hallsworth
Area Wardens:
refer to web site
Committee members: Joe Sandon (3457)
Postgrad Rep:
Rob Reid
Safety Committee email: [email protected]
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Screen Based Equipment
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Ensure your computer is set up in the best
possible way.
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Rest breaks are recommended every 5 minutes
for every 30 minutes of work, or 10 minutes every
hour. It is preferable to have a variety in tasks in
order to get the change in posture.
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Stretch regularly.
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Avoid glare by having the monitor 90 degrees to
light source
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UWA provides free ergonomic assessment – if you
are experiencing discomfort, report this early and
contact UWA Safety & Health
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Extra Info – Screen Based Equipment
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The Following website has a computer & workstation
checklist which assists in constructing an ergonomic
environment:
http://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/forms/computer_workstation_and_office_safety_checklist
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Also available is a brochure on screen based equipment
which recommends some exercises that can be performed
in the office:
http://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/__data/page/31264/Working_Comfortably_with_Computer
s_32792.pdf
 Basic workstation ergonomic guidelines can be found
http://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/policies/computer_workstation_ergonomics
at:
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If you have further questions about:
Emergency Procedures
Evacuation Assembly Point/Muster Area
Fire Extinguishers
First Aid
Safety Personnel
Screen Based Equipment
Contact the School Manager or the safety committee
([email protected])
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Specific Work Place Hazards
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Specific work areas will have their own
specific hazards. These SHOULD be
discussed with you by your supervisor.
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If you have questions, ASK!
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Other Schools and Centres may make use of
chemicals, machinery and other hazards we
do not have within CSSE. You will need to
complete their induction course if you are to
be exposed to them.
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Machinery and Equipment
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No matter what you are asked to
use in the course of your study,
please ensure you are given full
instructions for their use.
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If you do not know or are not
confident in using it, do not use it!
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Manual Handling
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Assess the load you are about to lift
Get help, or a trolley, if you need it
Bend your knees and lift with your legs
Keep your back in a neutral position (not straight)
Keep the load close to your body
Do not twist while holding a heavy load
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Security
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The buildings of the School of CSSE are locked
outside the hours of 7.30am to 6pm Monday to
Friday.
Please ensure you keep the doors locked if you are
here outside these hours.
Personal items are not covered by UWA insurance
for theft from offices
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Staff and Student ID Cards
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If you are here outside of business hours, please
carry your ID card. Security can ask for this at any
time on their rounds.
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Staff or student cards are also the swipe card you
need to get into/out of certain buildings.
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It is also your library card.
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Certificates and Qualifications
Do you need any specific training?
 Manual handling
 First aid
 Lab safety
 Radiation
 Fire Extinguisher / Fire Warden training
 Laser Safety
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Health
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A healthy body is less prone to injury.
Some suggestions to help you on your way.
 Walk on campus, don’t use a vehicle.
 Use the stairs, not the lift.
 Join the gym.
Have you even been for a stroll along the
river in your lunch break? Why not???
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Final Thoughts
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“DUTY OF CARE”
Think about what you are about to do.
Develop good housekeeping habits.
Observe and be aware
In all areas at all times take notice of (and obey) all
signs and directives – they are there for your safety.
When unsure please ask
Safety is a two way street, and the OSH Policy
places responsibility on both the employer and
employee to contribute to the construction and
maintenance of a safe workplace
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QUESTIONS?
Refer to the school safety website
for additional information
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