Elissa Goodfellow | Cert3 Graphic Design Prepress

1. STUDIO
OH&S PRACTICES
INDUCTION & REFRESHER

2. Welcome
Induction Company Overview
Conditions & Rules of
Employment, Position
Description
Health & Safety
Policies & Procedures
Meet the team
Training & Review
Ask

3. Safety procedures
Based on the four ‘Play it SAFE’ steps
S POT THE HAZARD
A SSESS THE RISK
F IX THE PROBLEM
E VALUATE RESULTS
Risk Assessment Sheet

4. Equipment safety checks
Encourages the auditor to
look for general safety issues
Safety standards must be
checked
Warning labels & instructions
updated to ensure they are
easily visible & understood
Maintenance schedule

5. Designated safety
representatives
First Aid Officer: Mrs Fiona Wattle
Fire Warden: Mr Rob Marks
Supervisor: Miss Angela Fine
(ESR) Employee’s Safety
Representative: Mr Bill Jones

6. Ten important existing &
potential hazards
Screen glare Lower back strain
Wrist tension Eyestrain/soreness
Over-reacting Neck tension
Blurred vision Poor posture
Not enough task OOS (Occupational
variety Overuse Syndrome)

7. Procedures for controlling
these risks
5min break/30mins Never eat your lunch at
work your desk
Workstation - Primary Office furniture
Work Zone adjusted to your needs
Check correct posture Task variety
Stretches - see charts Recommended
eyesight check up ever
2 years

8. Reporting risks & incidents
Communication
Raise at staff meetings
Record - problem, date found, how it
will be fixed, when it is fixed
Fill in Accident/Incident Reporting Form
Risk Assessment Work Sheet
Available in staff room
Give to ESR or supervisor

9. Meetings, inspection &
consultative process for OH&S issues
Staff meetings held weekly - raise issues
Supervisor - provides info, demonstrates
safety procedures/practices
Health & Safety Committees - brings
managers & workers together to discuss &
settle health & safety issues
Employee’s Safety Rep (ESR) - represents you
& your co-workers, encourages safe working
practices, informs of any health issues

10. Meetings, inspection &
consultative process for OH&S issues
Step 1 - Discuss problem - verbally or in
writing
Step 2 - If can’t be fixed - raise problem with
senior manager or take to OHS committee
Step 3 - Still no resolution? - Seek advise from
an authorised inspector from Workplace
Standards Tasmania

11. Procedure of emergencies
- General
Don’t Panic
Follow instructions of Building and Area Wardens
Exit via nearest & safest route to designated
assembly area
Remain until instructed to leave by a Warden or
Fire & Rescue Services Personnel
Do not reenter the building until informed that it is
safe to do so

12. Procedure of emergencies
- Fire
Raise the alarm
Fire fighting - only if safe to do so & trained in the
use of fire equipment
Evacuate

13. Procedure of emergencies
- Minor injury
See first aid officer
Inform supervisor
Send to doctor if necessary
Complete Confidential Incident/Injury Report

14. Procedure of emergencies
- Major injury
Care for the injured person - call for assistance
Call 000
Inform Supervisor
Area clear for emergency personnel
Complete Confidential Incident/Injury Report

15. Important
Familiarise yourself with the current First Aid
Officers & location of first aid kits in your area
This information is also available from your Safety
Officer, Safety and Health Representative or
Building Warden

16. Procedure of emergencies
- If assaulted
Call 000 ASAP
Don’t wash, shower, change clothes or clean up
until after obtaining medical assistance
Try to remember everything about the attacker
Remember you are the victim

17. Employers responsibilities
under relevant health & safety legislation
Employers are required to provide...
A safe and healthy workplace
Safe systems of work
Safe plant and substances
Information
Training
Supervision
Protective Equipment

18. Employees responsibilities
under relevant health & safety legislation
As an employee, you must...
Act responsibly & obey all reasonable instructions
Follow safe procedures
Use equipment safely & correctly
Take care of yourself & others
Report hazards, accidents & near misses
Not be adversely affected by alcohol or drugs
Work with your employer & co-workers to improve
health & safety

19. Commonly used hazard &
safety signs

20. Resources related to
OH&S national policies
OH&S Handbook (Portner Press)
www.ohshandbook.net.au
Aware 365 - active workplace safety
www.aware365.com.au
Safety Culture - a way of life
www.safetyculture.com.au
Workplace Standards Tasmania
www.wst.tas.gov.au