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Table of contents
1 Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 1
2 OHS Legislation ................................................................................................................................... 2
3 General workshop/studio safety ............................................................................................... 3
4 After Hours Access ............................................................................................................................ 4
5. Risk Management ................................................................................................................................. 4
6.Personal Protective Equipment .................................................................................................. 5
7. Signage .................................................................................................................................................... 5
8. Safe work procedures ..................................................................................................................... 6
9. Specific Hazards .............................................................................................................................. 7
9.1 Manual Handling ...................................................................................................................................... 7
9.3 Working with scissors and knives ............................................................................................................ 7
9.4 Working with glues and adhesives ........................................................................................................... 7
9.5 Slips, Trips and Falls ................................................................................................................................ 7
9.6 Housekeeping ........................................................................................................................................... 8
10. Injuries and incidents .............................................................................................................. 8
11 Emergencies .......................................................................................................................................... 8
11.1 Evacuations .................................................................................................................................. 9
11.3 Raising the alarm ................................................................................................................... 9
11.4 What do I do upon hearing fire alarm? ............................................................... 9
11.5 Fire Extinguishers ............................................................................................................... 10
12.Further information ..................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
13 Emergency Contacts ........................................................................................................................ 10
13.1 Security and patrol ............................................................ Error! Bookmark not defined.
1 Introduction
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This handbook has been prepared as a safety handbook for anyone working in the
graphic design area.
Remember that you have a legal obligation to work in a way that does not
endanger your health and safety, or that of any other person in the workplace.
2 OHS Legislation
General Information
Everyone at xxxx must comply with safety legislation and common law duties that
apply to the workplace.
In conjunction with the above legal requirements xxxx polices and procedures
outline specific requirements for our workplaces.
The main law relating to workplace safety in NSW is the Occupational Health and
Safety Act 2000. This law aims to protect the health, safety and welfare of all
people in the workplace.
Management responsibilities
Your responsibilities
* Complying with XXXX/OH&S policies and procedures i.e. following safe working
practices, following after hours access procedures etc.
* Wearing the correct personal protection equipment i.e., safety glasses,
hearing protection and respirators with the correct cartridge for the
application and covered shoes.
* Reporting any accidents and/or any hazards or potential hazards to the
technical or teaching staff.
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Fines
Wear enclosed footwear at ALL TIMES. Sandals worn with woollen socks, thongs
NEVER use equipment when affected by any drug or alcohol {penalties apply}
ALWAYS clean up after yourself. Keeping studio areas clean and organised
prevents unnecessary hazards to you and to others, and keeps equipment in
working order.
NOTE!!!
For safety reasons please
If you suffer from a
follow the instructions of
medical condition or if
the technical staff. Failure
to comply may result in you are taking any
cancellation of studio & medication that may
impair your ability to
workshop access.
operate machinery or
equipment safely.
Please inform your
supervisor and
technical staff. Any
information given by
you will be held in the
strictest confidence.
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4 After Hours Access
Working after hours and working alone, increases the risk of certain hazards
due to the reduction of immediate assistance in the event of an incident. To
prevent incidents it is important that the following procedure is followed.
-When working after hours you must enter and exit through Greens Rd. The Selwyn
St gate is not available for after hours access, except in an emergency.
-All staff and students must sign in and out when entering and leaving the
area. The log book is located at the entrance to level 1 F block.
-All staff and students working after hours must carry their ID card at all
times.
-If you are involved in an incident after hours inform your manager ASAP and
complete an incident report form.
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5. Risk Management
1.Identifying hazards. What substances and processes do you use which are
potentially injurious or hazardous to you and others health;
2.Assessing the risk. Complete a risk assessment strategy and identify what
are the risks associated with the hazard (if any). Refer to Material Safety
Data Sheets (MSDS), safe working procedures compliance and advisory standards
or any other references you can find.
3.Select control measures. Decide how to manage the hazard by seeking out
appropriate control measures.
4.Implement control measures. Change the environment and your work practices,
but make sure all your co-workers and lecturers are involved and consulted.
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5.Monitor and review. Continually check the effectiveness of the control
measures and modifications that have been made. Stay abreast of changing
standards and be aware of new knowledge.
Risk assessments
All plant, equipment, field excursions, exhibitions, research projects and any
high to medium risk activities within XXXX must have a risk assessment
completed and signed by a manager. Forms can be downloaded from the office
Intranet OHS Section web site Risk assessments must also be completed when new
equipment/ chemicals/ new processes or procedures are introduced.
Staff must wear PPE where required at all times. A sign with a blue circle
indicates what protective equipment must be worn in an area or for a particular
task. If you see anyone not wearing the correct PPE report it to your
supervisor or technical staff.
Staff who have long hair must ensure their own safety by tying hair back, or if
necessary, by wearing a hairnet. No loose clothing or jewellery is to be worn
when operating equipment.
Footwear
Substantial footwear such as covered shoes must be worn in the studios and
workshops at all times. Sandals worn with woollen socks, thongs or bare feet
are not an acceptable alternative. Note: You will be refused entry to our
office if you do not have covered footwear.
Safety glasses
Safety glasses should be worn at all times where chemicals are being used, or
when operating machinery. Eyeglasses must have side protectors otherwise
safety glasses must be worn over the top. It is recommended that face-shields
are used for hot or corrosive liquids and welding processes.
Gloves
Gloves should be worn whenever handling hazardous chemicals. Care must also be
taken not to contaminate other surfaces while wearing gloves and should be
removed before touching other surfaces e.g. door handles, cupboards etc.
Other protective equipment may be needed for some processes. In addition there
are safety posters that inform you of what protective equipment needs to be
worn in certain areas. Other protective equipment may include such things as
aprons, hearing protection, respirators and dust masks.
7. Signage
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Safety signs warn you of health and safety risks. You must always follow safety
signs. In Australia colours and shapes on safety signs have a particular
meaning.
Blue circles indicate that an action must be done, such as wearing safety
glasses.
Yellow safety signs are cautionary and alert you to hazards that may be present
in an area.
Green signs indicate emergency equipment and services. Such as first aid and
emergency showers.
All tasks that present a risk to health and safety MUST have a safe working
procedure.
Safe work procedures for the graphic design area can be found on the office
Intranet
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9. Specific Hazards
Make sure all the equipment or materials you are using are within easy
reach
Ensure you maintain a comfortable working posture while working. Avoid
bending and stooping for any period of time. Change your posture regularly.
Ensure you have frequent work breaks when performing repetitive tasks or
vary your working routine throughout the day
Try to swap hands if you are continuously using Remember to one
hand take regular
rest breaks
Try to take your time when completing a large
project
Do some stretching exercises when you take a break
9.6 Housekeeping
Good housekeeping is very important keeping the area safe.
If you are injured or involved in a safety incident, you All injuries and
need to make sure you: incidents must be
reported
-Seek immediate first aid or medical attention
-Report the incident/injury to your supervisor as soon as possible after the
event
This includes reporting incidents that have not resulted in an injury, but
could have lead to unintended and / or unnecessary harm. Incident report forms
can be found on the the office Intranet
First Aid
In each area there are posters that display the names and contact numbers of
our office’s first aid officers.
These are the people you should contact if you or someone else is injured. You
should make yourself aware of the location of the first aid poster in your
area.
11 Emergencie
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3. Others in the immediate area
11.1 Evacuations
11.2 Fire
• Attempt to put out the fire only if you are familiar with the use of
extinguishers and the fire is small.
• Determine the type of fire and use the appropriate fire extinguisher.
• If heat or smoke become threatening; leave the building closing all windows
and doors if safe to do so.
• Never let a fire get between you and the exit.
The fire alarm may be sounded by a bell, hooter or siren, depending on the
building. When you hear the alarm, evacuate the building calmly and promptly,
as follows:
• Switch off any electrical equipment or fuel sources in your room if safe to
do so
• Close windows and doors if safe to do so.
• Leave the building by the shortest possible route.
• DO NOT USE LIFTS.
• Follow directions of managers and wardens.
• Proceed to the Assembly Area designated for our office.
• Do NOT cluster around doorways.
• Wait for further directions from a manager or Fire Brigade.
• Do NOT re-enter the building until authorised to do so by a warden or
delegate.
• NEVER enter a building when the alarm is sounding
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11.5 Fire Extinguishers
Portable fire extinguishers can save lives and property by putting out or
containing fires within the capability of the extinguisher.
However, they must be of the correct type for the particular fire, and they
must be used correctly.
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13 Emergency Contacts
All emergencies
call 000
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