1. EXIT Welcome Aboard! Induction training for new employees Occupational Health and Safety Use ‘Action buttons’, space bar or left mouse button to manually advance

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3. WELCOME ABOARD! - #3 WORKPLACE HEALTH & SAFETY EXIT Introduction n Workplace Health and Safety is an issue that we take very seriously. n We believe this to be in the best interests of: n Our employees & customers n The long-term success of the business n The wider community

4. WELCOME ABOARD! - #3 WORKPLACE HEALTH & SAFETY EXIT Aim n The aim of this presentation is to give you a brief overview of various workplace health and safety issues n Further information will be provided or is available on request

5. WELCOME ABOARD! - #3 WORKPLACE HEALTH & SAFETY EXIT The law n Refer to the legal responsibilities of: n The employer n Employees

6. WELCOME ABOARD! - #3 WORKPLACE HEALTH & SAFETY EXIT General n Describe policy on smoking, drinking and drugs n Discuss the needs and arrangements for: n Tidiness n Reporting hazards etc.

7. WELCOME ABOARD! - #3 WORKPLACE HEALTH & SAFETY EXIT Personal precautions n State any safety rules or guidance on items such as: n Jewelry n Long hair n Loose clothing etc.

8. WELCOME ABOARD! - #3 WORKPLACE HEALTH & SAFETY EXIT Protective clothing n Describe any protective clothing or footwear that may be issued n Where and when it is required n How the employee can obtain it n What to do if it is lost

9. WELCOME ABOARD! - #3 WORKPLACE HEALTH & SAFETY EXIT Handling and storage n Discuss safe handling methods n Storage arrangements for hazardous substances etc. n Location(s) of Material Safety Data Sheets

10. WELCOME ABOARD! - #3 WORKPLACE HEALTH & SAFETY EXIT Electrical n Describe company policy on use of power tools and other electrical equipment n Tidiness of power leads n Arrangements for testing and tagging of electrical equipment.

11. WELCOME ABOARD! - #3 WORKPLACE HEALTH & SAFETY EXIT Waste disposal n Refer to policy / regulations for environmental protection n Describe arrangements for disposal or recycling of various waste materials.

12. WELCOME ABOARD! - #3 WORKPLACE HEALTH & SAFETY EXIT Safe use of equipment and vehicles n Discuss safety issues when using equipment or driving company vehicles n Licence requirements n Insurance arrangements n Advise of any further training that is available

13. WELCOME ABOARD! - #3 WORKPLACE HEALTH & SAFETY EXIT Accident procedures n What to do in the event of an accident or emergency n Reporting procedures n Who to contact

14. WELCOME ABOARD! - #3 WORKPLACE HEALTH & SAFETY EXIT First aid facilities n Advise of location of first aid boxes/ rooms n Where a list of trained first aid personnel can be found

15. WELCOME ABOARD! - #3 WORKPLACE HEALTH & SAFETY EXIT Fire drills and alarms n Briefly describe smoke detection / alarm system(s) in use n What to do in the event of an alarm n Location(s) of alarm activation point(s) n Location(s) of assembly point(s)

16. WELCOME ABOARD! - #3 WORKPLACE HEALTH & SAFETY EXIT Fire extinguishers n Describe location of fire extinguishers, fire blankets etc. n How and when to use the various types

17. WELCOME ABOARD! - #3 WORKPLACE HEALTH & SAFETY EXIT Fire exits n Describe the location of fire exits and their signage n Provide guidance on when not to use lifts etc. n Refer to the importance of keeping exits clear of obstructions

18. WELCOME ABOARD! - #3 WORKPLACE HEALTH & SAFETY EXIT More info n For further information: i