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MODULE 3 – SITE RULES

SAFETY RULES

What is the purpose of a safety induction?

Safety rules must be followed to ensure the safety of worker’s duties, which includes any other person affected by Company operations. Any non-routine work to be performed outside of normal operating hours (7 AM – 5 PM) will require approval from your Supervisor and Senior Management.

Plant Safety

Never operate machinery for which you have not been instructed and never without the approval of your supervisor.
Never run, do not throw things, no horseplay (rough or rude play) or practical jokes.

Fatigue Management

You must be in a state (physical, mental and emotional) which enables you to perform your task competently and in a safe manner.

Theft or Misappropriation

Is a chargeable criminal offence and as such, if theft or misappropriation occurs, the relevant authorities will be contacted for investigation. All vehicles leaving Treadwell’s site are subject to inspection by a WHS Officer or Human Resources Department.

Drugs and Alcohol

The Company has a zero tolerance approach towards the presence of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
The Company may perform drug and alcohol testing randomly. Any worker who refuses to undergo drug and alcohol testing will be stood down without pay and may receive up to instant dismissal.
If a worker tests non-negative, a worker will receive disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Refer to Treadwell’s Drug and Alcohol Policy for further details.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted on any Company premise.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas (off-site) and only during a worker’s break time.
Smoking areas will be shown during the site induction.

Each person has a moral and legal obligation for safety and the safety of others in the workplace.

Attire

Always wear your required personal protective clothing and equipment for the relevant job;
Do not wear rings or jewellery when operating equipment;
Never wear thongs, sandals or any other flimsy footwear;
Safety shoes are required when working in the factory/warehouse, or when leaving the walkway;
Always adhere to Treadwell’s Dress, Appearance and Hygiene Policy and Personal Protective Equipment Policy at all times.

QUIZ QUESTIONS – MODULE 3

Multiselect - Select all options applicable per question

7. What is Treadwell’s policy regarding drugs and alcohol in the workplace?

Drugs and alcohol are permitted in the workplace.

Drugs and alcohol are not permitted in the workplace. Treadwell has a zero tolerance approach towards drugs and alcohol.

Drugs and alcohol are only allowed during staff meetings and work functions.

8. When can a worker operate a machine?

Whenever they want as long as it’s between the hours of 6:00am – 5:00pm.

As long as they have somebody trained to operate the machine in the same building, they are allowed to.

If they are trained and qualified to operate the machine and are wearing thongs, loose clothing and jewellery

If they are trained and qualified to operate the machine and are wearing the appropriate PPE (hair tied back, no loose clothing or jewellery)

If they have been instructed / trained on what to do, have supervision and their supervisors approval

MODULE 4 - SITE RULES AT TWG

SITE RULES

Material Used

The materials used shall comply with the requirements that are outlaid either through the job allocation or drawings.

Use of Workshop or Tools

The site workshop or tools of any type are to be used, cleaned and returned to their original location.

Equipment Brought Onsite

All equipment must be effectively and safely guarded and in good working condition and properly maintained in accordance with the WHS Regulations 2012.

Portable electrical equipment shall have proof of compliance with in-service safety inspection and testing AS3760.

(i.e. – Equipment shall be tagged to display the current testing information)

Ladder and Scaffolds

Are to conform to the Australian Standards for the work required and shall be used in association with the Managing the risk of falls at workplaces Code of Practice and used as detailed in the Work Health, Safety & Welfare Regulations 2014 and on the SafeWork SA website for use of ladders.

Signage

Signage is used to detail a specific rule, requirement or hazard in our workplace. Workers must display warning signs where a hazard exists.

Qualifications

Workers shall have the appropriate license and qualifications to safely perform work on site. A copy of these will be stored under the worker’s file.

Specific Equipment

The following equipment, and use of, must comply with the appropriate Statutory Act, Regulations or the Site Regulations, whichever is more stringent.
All lifting gear to include cranes, winches, ropes, slings, hooks, eye bolts, shackles etc.
All scaffolding or its accessories to include ladders, trestles, staging, scaffolding, etc to AS2550, AS1892.
All portable and transportable electrical appliances to include portables, electrical equipment, transportable electrical equipment, extension leads, etc.
All portable electrical equipment to be RCD protected.
All storage, use, transportation and handling of flammable goods, chemicals, whether liquid, powder, or of other resulting constituent mix.
All explosive powered tools

Excavations and Openings

Excavations and openings, whether temporary or permanent, must be adequately and effectively guarded, railed or fenced to prevent any person falling into openings.
Erect such fencing/rope/flags 1.5m from the trench or excavation, with uprights no more than 3m apart.
Materials should not be placed near the edge of any excavation so as to create a hazard or danger should people be working below. Night lighting may be necessary.
Prior to any excavation taking place, clearance should be sought from the site manager to eliminate any contact with underground service lines.

QUIZ QUESTIONS – MODULE 4

Multiselect - Select all options applicable per question

9. What must you do if you use any tools on site?

Not return them

Take them home

Return them where you got them from and make sure they have been cleaned

Only use them for the designed functionality of the tool i.e., don’t use a drill as a hammer

10. What equipment must comply with legislative requirements?

None of them

Only the ones I use for the job I’m working on. It doesn’t matter what my colleague uses.

All of them, regardless of the task being performed.

Only my favourites.

MODULE 8 - MANUAL TASKS

HAZARDOUS MANUAL TASKS

Manual Handling

“Any activity requiring the use of force exerted by a person to lift, lower, push, pull, carry or otherwise restrain any person, animal or thing”

(Manual Handling Regulation & Code of Practice)

Common Types of Manual Handling Injuries

Injury may occur as a result of single overexertion or develop over a prolonged period from accumulation of many minor tissue injuries.

Back injury
Soft tissue overuse to shoulder and wrists

Worker Responsibility (Work Health & Safety Act)

A worker shall take reasonable care –

to protect their own health and safety at work
use any equipment provided for health and safety purposes
obey any reasonable instruction that their employer may give in relation to health or safety at work
must not attend work under the influence of alcohol or any drug that may impede their ability to work safely

Employer Responsibility (Work Health & Safety Act)

An employer must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable –

that the plant and containers used in the workplace are designed, constructed and maintained so as to be, so far as is reasonably practicable, safe and without risk to health and safety when handled manually
that work practices involving manual handling are designed, implemented and maintained so as to be, so far as is reasonably practicable, safe and without risk to health and safety
that the working environment is designed, constructed and maintained so as to be, so far as is reasonably practicable, consistent with safe manual handling practices.

Correct Shape of the Spine

‘S’ shape is normal, healthy spinal alignment

Places balanced stress on body parts
Requires minimal muscle effort to maintain
Should be comfortable

What is a Back Injury?

Disc & Muscle/Ligament Injuries are the most common of back injury.
Usually caused by long term practices like bending & twisting
Discs have a poor nerve supply = damage with no warning signs until too late!

Stress On The Discs In Your Back

Forward bend (Disc stress)
Neutral (Evenly distributed / Minimal Disc stress)
Backward bend (Disc stress)

Injury Prevention To Wrist

Maintain a neutral joint position

Incorrect Lifting Methods

Manual handling injury results in more lost time than any other injury. The result is pain and suffering to the injured worker and loss of skills and productivity to the company.

Avoid

Sideways bending of the back
Twisting of the back
Forward bending of the back
Above shoulder reach

Safe Lifting Methods Always

Plan your lift
Position your feet
Ensure a good posture
Maintain a firm grip
Lift smoothly
Keep the load close
Put it down and then adjust

QUIZ QUESTIONS – MODULE 8

Multiselect - Select all options applicable per question

21. What must be avoided when perform manual handling lifts?

Lifting within your weight capacity

Having a second person for awkward lifts

Sideways bending of the back

Twisting of the back

Forward bending of the back

Reaching above shoulder height

MODULE 9 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

TREADWELL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Company Information is available to all workers:

Policies, procedures and processes have been developed to ensure continual improvement in our risk management system.
Failure to abide by Treadwell’s Risk Management System (QA, WHS & E) reduces the effectiveness of our system to meet customers requirements, safety is at the forefront of every task and the environment is protected from our manufacturing processes.
Any person who fails to follow reasonable direction in relation to their responsibilities for safety, environment or QA will be asked to leave the site.
Policies have been developed to ensure all persons are aware of their role and responsibilities when undertaking work for Treadwell Group, such as:

Emergency evacuation
Reporting hazards
First Aid Assistance
Harassment
First Aid

Environmental Management
Reporting injury at work
WHS Responsibilities
Plant Hazard Control & Management
Injury in Work Place

Drugs, Alcohol & Smoking
Personal Protective Equipment
Safety & Emergency Evacuation
Quality
Vehicles in the workplace

HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY STATEMENT

Any failure to comply with health and safety requirements is taken very seriously by the Company. As an employee, you may be subject to disciplinary action (up to and including the termination of your employment)
in the event that you:

breach the policies and/or procedures contained in this Health and Safety Handbook;
breach any other health and safety policy or procedure made known to you;
or take any action that could threaten the health or safety of yourself, your colleagues or others

Through the co-operative efforts of management and workers, we are committed to:

Providing a safe environment for all workers and visitors to our workplace;
Providing and maintaining plant, equipment and buildings in safe working condition;
Supporting the ongoing training and assessment of workers;
Developing, implementing and monitoring safe work practices;
Continuously improving the standards of health and safety in the workplace;
Managing risks in the workplace; and
Providing information, instruction and supervision.

ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY

Treadwell is aware of the need to minimise the impact of its operations on the environment and has implemented a systematic management approach to controlling waste and minimising pollution of the environment. Supervisors are responsible and accountable for taking all practical measures to ensure that:

the workplace or worksite under their control is free from pollutants to the environment;
any refuse or waste product is to be removed, controlled or treated to prevent pollution of the environment;
all environmental legislative requirements are met;
managers and supervisors are accountable for detecting any potential environmental impacts at the workplace or resulting from the work activities;
supervisors who do not have the adequate authority to address the environmental issue must report the matter promptly together with any recommendations for remedial action to a company director; and
the Treadwell director will ensure that prompt remedial action is taken to eliminate or minimise any environmental impact.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

All required information can be accessed through Treadwell’s website, Intranet, Employment Hero or SharePoint. If you are after any specific information, please reach out to your Supervisor.

QUIZ QUESTIONS – MODULE 9

Multiselect - Select all options applicable per question

22. Where are Treadwell’s policies and documents located?

In the lunch room

Employment Hero

SharePoint

23. Who can help you find a policy or document?

Your family

Your Supervisor or Manager

Human Resources

CAPTCHA

MODULE 1 – INTRO AND WHS LEGISLATION

INTRODUCTION

What is the purpose of a safety induction?

What will we be going over during this induction?

SAFETY LEGISLATION

SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervisors Are Responsible For:

Your Individual Responsibility:

Prior to commencing work, workers must ensure they:

All workers must adhere with the following information at all times:

QUIZ QUESTIONS – MODULE 1

Multiselect - Select all options applicable per question

MODULE 2 – GENERAL SAFETY

SEXUAL HARASSMENT, BULLYING AND DISCRIMINATION

Everyone is Entitled To:

You must report any incidents to your Supervisor and Human Resources Department

MOBILE PHONES, HANDHELD DEVICES, HEADPHONES AND MUSIC

ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL

TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

Vehicle Access

Site Speed Limits

Company Vehicles

Risks

QUIZ QUESTIONS – MODULE 2

Multiselect - Select all options applicable per question

MODULE 3 – SITE RULES

SAFETY RULES

What is the purpose of a safety induction?

Plant Safety

Fatigue Management

Theft or Misappropriation

Drugs and Alcohol

Smoking

Attire

QUIZ QUESTIONS – MODULE 3

Multiselect - Select all options applicable per question

MODULE 4 - SITE RULES AT TWG

SITE RULES

Material Used

Use of Workshop or Tools

Equipment Brought Onsite

Ladder and Scaffolds

Signage

Qualifications

Specific Equipment

Excavations and Openings

QUIZ QUESTIONS – MODULE 4

Multiselect - Select all options applicable per question

MODULE 5 - RISKS AND HAZARDS

HAZARDS AND RISKS

What is a Hazard?

What is a Risk?

HIERARCHY OF CONTROLS

Hierarchy of Controls

SAFE WORK INSTRUCTIONS

Safe Work Instructions Identify:

JOB SAFETY ANALYSIS (JSA)

Overview of JSA

SITE HAZARDS

Hearing Loss

Eye Injury

Moving Vehicles

Cuts from Sharp Edges

Manual Handling Tasks

Confined Spaces and Working at Heights

Hazardous Substances

Waste Reaching Waterways

Waste Management

IF YOU IDENTIFY A HAZARD

HOUSEKEEPING

Housekeeping Rules

QUIZ QUESTIONS – MODULE 5

Multiselect - Select all options applicable per question

MODULE 6 - PPE

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Maintenance

QUIZ QUESTIONS – MODULE 6

Multiselect - Select all options applicable per question

MODULE 7 - MODULE SAFETY