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School of Environmental Systems EngineeringUniversity of Western AustraliaVersion 1.0 - November 2010

School of Environmental Systems Engineering

Work Health and Safety InductionSlide2

Aims

Demonstrate UWA’s commitment to safety. Impart safety awareness & knowledge to you.

Introduce OSH personnel in the School of Environmental Systems Engineering.

Ensure your time at UWA is a safe, productive and an enjoyable experience.Slide3

Topics To Be Covered

General safety information

UWA safety policy

Some specific policies

Employee Assistance Program

Safety notes

Emergency procedures

Safety Personnel

Head of School

Building wardens

First aid officers Safety & Health Reps & Officers Specific workplace procedures and requirementsSlide4

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

The School

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s OHS policy can be found at:

http://www.sese.uwa.edu.au/safety

UWA

’s OHS policy can be found at: http://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/policies/occupational_safety_and_healthSlide5

Smoking Policy

All workplaces within the university are non-smoking areas.

These include:

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.Slide6

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 procedureNotify Immediate Supervisor

Notify Safety and Health Representative or School Safety Officer

Notify Head or Manager of School, Unit or Centre

Notify Safety and Health Office

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.

Issue still unresolved

Issue still unresolved

Issue still unresolved

Issue still unresolved

Notify Head or Manager of Faculty, Unit or Centre

Issue still unresolvedSlide7

Incident Injury and Hazard

Report FormsIf properly investigated and followed-up, presents an official means of documenting a hazard

Helps to prevent possible incident or injury resulting from the hazard

Can be filled in by anyone - staff, student or visitor

htp://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/about_safety_and_health/hazard_report_form

http://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/policies/incidentinjury_and_hazard_notification_and_investigation_procedures

http://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/__data/page/9678/Confidential_Incident_Injury_Report_Form_Version1.3.pdfSlide8

Incident / Injury Report Forms

Incident report forms are to be completed when an incident of ANY description has occurred. Injury does not have to have happened.

The first page MUST be filled in and sent to Safety and Health office within one working day of the incident.

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.Slide9

Workers Compensation

A policy outlining workers compensation is available on the UWA Safety and Health website: www.safety.uwa.edu.au We hope you will never need this policy.Slide10

Employees Assistance Programme

Counselling sessions are available through the Employees Assistance Programme (EAP). All sessions are confidential.

There are two EAP providers:

UWA Counselling and Psychological Services

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Floor, South Wing, Guild Building

6488 2423

OSA Group

Level 16, 251 Adelaide Terrace, Perth1300 361 008 (24hrs)An unhappy worker is not a safe worker.Slide11

The EAP provides assistance for issues such as:

Trauma and critical incidents

Grief and bereavement

Relationships and family issues

Financial and legal problems

Health and lifestyle issues

Organisational change

Stress

Harassment

Career issuesSlide12

Equity and Diversity Services

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

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

There are posters listing the Equity and Diversity Adviser

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Additional details are available on the Equity and Diversity Office

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s web page: <www.equity.uwa.edu.au>Slide13

PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)

Please ensure your PPE is maintained and USED

PPE includes:

Gloves, Safety glasses

Fully enclosed footwear

Lab coats

Ear protectionSlide14

ERL &WQL SITE SPECIFIC SAFETY INFORMATION

Laboratory Supervisors : Anya Waite (x3082) and Carolyn Oldham (x3531)Laboratory / Site Contact: Dianne Krikke x3261 dianne.krikke@uwa.edu.au ERL/WQL Laboratory Manual (LINK)

Site Specific Induction /

Authorisation for Access (LINK)

Chem-Alert (LINK)

Chemical Procedures

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Electrical Safety

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.

Please report untested or out of date equipment to your supervisor or demonstrator.

Bar heaters are not permitted due to the fire risks.

All heaters must have 1 hour timers fitted by Facilities Management.

Electrical work may only be carried out by persons with the appropriate electrical worker's licence.Slide16

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 safetyPlease speak to the School managerSlide17

UWA Emergency Phone Number

2222If you need attention or cannot contact anyone else. Call this number.It is manned 24 hours a daySlide18

Emergency Evacuation Procedures

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 soundingSlide19
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Emergency Evacuation Procedures

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.Slide24

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.FIRE!Slide25

Fire

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.Slide26

Fire Extinguishers in the SESE 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 Kit

First aid kits are available in room 111, the photocopy room on the first floor and in G.08 on the ground floorA wheel chair is available in room ?

The first aid officer is ?, in

room ?, x

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SESE Safety Personnel, 2010

Head of School: Prof Charitha Pattiaratchi (3179)

Deputy Head of School

: Dr.

Anas Ghadouani (2687)

Safety Officer:

Prof Charitha Pattiaratchi

First Aid Officer :

Lorraine Dorn SESE Building Warden:

Lorraine DornFire / Area Wardens: Ruth Gongora-Mesas (Ground floor), Dianne Krikke/Lorraine Dorn (1st floor), Todd Stokes (2nd floor) Committee members: Prof Charitha Pattiaratchi (3179), Dr. Anas Ghadouani (2687), Marco Ghisalberti (2408), Dianne Krikke (3261), Dennis Stanley (2264), David Stanton (2713) Postgrad Rep: TBALink to Lab/Area Supervisors and General Contact personal

Faculty Safety Officer:

Rob

Greenhalgh

(7099)

Building Safety and Space Manager:

John Jiang (7320)

Safety Committee email:

safety@sese.uwa.edu.auSlide29

Screen Based Equipment

Ensure your computer is set up in the best possible way.

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.

Stretch regularly.

Avoid glare by having the monitor 90 degrees to light source

UWA provides free ergonomic assessment – if you are experiencing discomfort, report this early and contact UWA Safety & HealthSlide30

Extra Info – Screen Based Equipment

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

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_Computers_32792.pdf

Basic workstation ergonomic guidelines can be found at:

http://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/policies/computer_workstation_ergonomics

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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.

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Specific Work Place Hazards

Specific work areas will have their own specific hazards. These SHOULD be discussed with you by your supervisor.

If you have questions, ASK!

Other Schools and Centres may make use of chemicals, machinery and other hazards we do not have within SESE. You will need to complete their induction course if you are to be exposed to them.Slide33

Machinery and Equipment

No matter what you are asked to use in the course of your study, please ensure you are given full instructions for their use. If you do not know or are not confident in using it, do not use it!Slide34

Manual Handling

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 loadSlide35

Security

The buildings of the School of SESE 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.Slide36

Staff and Student ID Cards

If you are here outside of business hours, please carry your ID card. Security can ask for this at any time on their rounds.

Staff or student cards are also the swipe card you need to get into/out of certain buildings.

It is also your library card.Slide37

Certificates and Qualifications

Do you need any specific training?

Manual handling

First aid

Lab safety

Radiation

Fire Extinguisher / Fire Warden training

Laser SafetySlide38

Health

A healthy body is less prone to injury.Some suggestions to help you on your way.

Walk on campus, don

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Use the stairs, not the lift.

Join the gym.Slide39

Final Thoughts

“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 workplaceSlide40

QUESTIONS?

Refer to the school safety website for additional information

http://www.sese.uwa.edu.au/safety