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§elcome
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M Introduce yourself
M §elcome to the site
M Your site manager is«.
M Other key personnel are«
M Outline details of the project
M Explain the purpose of the induction, why it is important and how long it is
expected to last
M Explain what is expected in relation to health and safety on site
M Tell the inductees who is the site manager and identify other key personnel

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Introduction
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§hy do we need an Induction?

To ensure that EVERYONE in this room will remain safe on this site

HO§?

M ake everyone aware of the risks on this project

M By giving information regarding site safety rules
M Encourage everybody to contribute in making a healthy and safe working
environment

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The Project
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§hat are we building?

§HO¶s §HO?

Client : ?????
Project anager : ?????
Supervision Consultant : ?????
Contractor : ?????

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Site Details
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M Detail the location of site welfare facilities and any restrictions on their use
M Explain site access arrangements, e.g. completion of site log, pedestrian
routes, etc
M Explain the site¶s parking arrangements
M Entry ± security, booking and pass systems
M Hours of work
M Keeping vehicles and machines separate from people
M Parts of the site which are prohibited or sensitive

KEEP ESCAPE ROUTES CLEAR: A SAFE SITE = TIDY SITE

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Site Specifics

Discuss and explain:

M Task specific PPE

M Site visitors and reporting procedures

M Site register / log book

M Site security

M Smoking / alcohol / drugs policy

M Traffic movements and speed limits
M No horseplay
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§elfare
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Location of:
M Canteen

M Toilet and wash room

M Site safety office

M Changing rooms and drying rooms

M Take care of welfare facilities - keep them clean

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Location

INSERT
LOCATION PLAN
HERE
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Site Access

INSERT
SITE ACCESS PLAN
HERE
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Site Safety Rules

Prior to outlining rules explain why site rules are important.

This can be done through reference to industry accident rates, need to prevent
accidents, legal requirements or as proof of everybody¶s commitment to
health and safety matters on site
Explain the site rules in relation to:
M The company¶s right to set rules
M Safety helmets
M Safety footwear
M Hi-visibility clothing

M The site safety rules given below are for the protection of everyone.
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^eneral Site Rules

M All personnel must undergo induction training.

M Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment shall be worn.
M Every accident and near miss event must be reported to the Project
anager.
M Any person found to be interfering or misusing fixtures, fittings or equipment
provided in the interest of health, safety or welfare will be excluded from the
site.
M Smoking is prohibited on site.
M Visitors must report to Security Check point prior to site offices & will be
allowed entry at discretion.
M On site visitors are to wear the appropriate PPE at all times.

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^eneral Site Rules

M A Helmet and Reflective vest must be worn at all times.

M Vehicles are not to be reversed in construction areas unless under the
control of an authorised banksman.
M Safety signs and notices must be followed.
M Transistor radios or personal stereos / walkmans are not to be used.
M Permission must be obtained from the Project anager prior to any
photography or video filming on site.
M Site fire and emergency alarms, equipment and instructions must be
followed.

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Personal Safety Rules

M
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All personnel are required to wear a safety helmet, safety footwear and a
high visibility vest.
M The consumption of alcohol and drugs is prohibited.
M No person is to operate any mechanical plant or equipment unless they
have been trained and have been certificated as competent.
M Any mechanical plant or equipment found to be defective is not to be used.
M Ladders are only to be used as work platforms for tasks of short duration
and only if no alternative means of access is readily available. Ladders
must always be secured to a structure or securely µfooted¶ by another
person whilst in use.

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Personal Safety Rules

M The use of trestles is prohibited. Approved safe working platforms can be

used up to 1.2m. Thereafter properly constructed and guarded mobile
towers are to be used. obile towers without guard-rails must not be used.
M Food is only to be consumed in the designated accommodation / messing
areas.
M No person, other than a designated & qualified electrician, is to make
connection / disconnection, other than at approved plug & socket points, or
make alteration to the temporary electrical supply, or Reset RCD´S.
M No personnel shall indulge in fighting, horseplay or practical jokes within the
site perimeter.

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Office Safety Rules

M All visitors must be accompanied by a site inducted person at all times.

M Visitors must read the general site rules and personal safety rules (issued at
ain Security ^ate)
M §earing of PPE is mandatory if visitors should go to site
M Hard Hat
M Safety Boots
M High Visibility Clothing
M Eye Protection
M Visitors must sign the visitors log book

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Delivery Vehicle Rules

M Site speed limit 30kph

M No children are permitted on site - even within vehicles.
M ust use vehicle flashing beacon or hazard warning lights
M ^o directly to the delivery point as directed by site security, they should not
wander around the site.
M Not to be reversed without a banksman.
M Vehicle should be parked considerately: not blocking access/egress routes &
fire points.
M Engines should be switched-off when not in use.
M Drivers should not leave their vehicle without wearing a safety helmet, safety
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Your Health

Conditions and substances that can affect your health:

M anual handling
M Dust
M Asbestos
M Concrete
M Noise and vibration
M Radiography (welding / lasers)
M §earing the correct PPE and personal hygiene are essential to avoid health
problems

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Pre Cautions & Control easures

Precautions and control measures can include:

M Site investigations

M Barriers and signs

M Permits to work that apply on this site

M Personal protective equipment

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Employers Responsibilities

EPLOYERS responsibilities - legal duty:

M to make sure that they provide a safe place and system of work for people
working for them
M assessing the risks and making a plan
M (method statement) to remove or control the risks
M so that you can do the work safely
M explaining the method statement to you before you start work

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Individuals Responsibilities

YOUR responsibilities ± legal duty:

M to follow the safe systems of work and the site rules

M to work safely - both for yourself and other people

M to follow the site rules

M to wear the correct PPE

M not to interfere with safety equipment

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Accident Reporting & First Aid

M If you are taking any medication or drugs, or have a medical

condition you must report this now and to your supervisor

M If you have an accident or near miss you must report it to your

supervisor and project manager

M ake sure a record is kept in the accident book to prove any claim
you make

M The names and locations of first aiders are listed on the

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Accident Procedures

M Explain that it does not matter how serious or how minor an

accident is, it must be reported and recorded in the accident book
M Include the need to report near misses

M Outline the site accident reporting procedures, e.g. where the

accident book is kept, etc
M Confirm that certain accidents may have to be investigated and
that employees/contractors are required to co-operate with these

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Accident Procedures

M All injuries must be reported to the Site edical Co-ordinator

immediately

M If your injuries prevent you from attending the medical facility

advise your supervisor or tell your colleague to go to the medical
facility for assistance

M If the medical facility is not manned please ensure that other

persons can make arrangements for alternative assistance, do not
leave until assistance arrives
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Raising Concerns

Advise inductees to raise any concerns with:

M Their own supervisor / manager

M The site foreman / manager

M Nominated safety representative (where appropriate)

EXPLAIN THE IPORTANCE OF THIS

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Basic Awareness

M Ensure inductees know what they are on site to do and are aware of the risk
assessments and method statements specific to their work

M Explain interaction with other trades

M Explain how the company can help ensure the work is done safely and
where permits to work will be required, e.g. confined spaces, digging, etc

M §hat are you on site to do?

M §hat hazards are you bringing onto site?

M §hat controls have been identified to combat these?

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First Aid

M In the event of the employee or someone else being injured, the

first aiders on site are:

M The first aid box is located at:

M The nearest hospital is:

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Fire or Other Emergency
If there is a fire or other emergency the alarm will be:

AKE SURE YOU KNO§ §HERE THE EXITS ARE

If you hear the alarm:
M make your work safe and then go to your muster point
M do not return to work until you are told it is safe to do so

If you see a fire:

M only attempt to put it out if it is safe to do so
M shout fire to raise the alarm and/or set off the alarm
M make your way to the muster point
M tell other people to go to their muster point
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Fire Procedures
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M Explain that permits are required for hot works

M Identify where fire-fighting equipment is located

M Identify who is trained to use fire-fighting equipment

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Emergency Procedures

M Explain procedures to be followed in the event of an emergency

M Identify the location of the muster point

M Detail restrictions on the use of fire-fighting equipment

M Outline how re-entry onto the site will be authorised

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Fire Extinguishers

M Fire extinguishers contain different substances to deal with particular types

of fire.
M Until recently they have been different colours to show what was inside.

M In future all fire extinguishers will be red with a coloured panel to show what
they contain.

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Evacuation Plan

INSERT
EVACUATION PLAN
HERE
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Specific Activities

Focus on activities currently being undertaken on site today with

particular reference to:

M §ork exposing persons to fall from height

M Lifting operations

M Site vehicles movements

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Handling Equipment

Explain:

M Safe use of plant and equipment, i.e. competent operators

M Safe use of scaffolds

M Erection, alteration and dismantling of scaffolds only by competent

persons

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Housekeeping and Environment

Explain:

M Housekeeping and storage arrangements

M Environmental issues, e.g. water courses, dust, noise, etc

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Housekeeping and Environment

ALL PPE UST BE §ORN ON SITE

- HARD HAT
- HI^H VISIBILITY VEST/CLOTHIN^
- HARD CAPPED SHOES/BOOTS
Common items to be worn, as the method statement requires:
M eye protection if there is a danger of eyes being damaged
M gloves to protect hands
M safety harness ± if there is a danger of falling
M ear protection, when working in noisy areas
M face mask, if the environment is dusty
M All PPE must fit correctly and be kept clean by you
M Do not wear damaged PPEP bar Y Safety Consultants Alberta
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Risks in this Project

Visitors are not allowed to go around the site unless accompanied by

staff for the following reasons:

M Presence of all types of vehicles and heavy equipment

M Hauling and unloading of materials like sand, rocks, etc.

M Lifting operations

M Excavation works

M Hot works

M Presence of electrical plants like generator set

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Site Safety Requirement

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):

  Safety Helmet

  Ear Plugs

  Safety Eyeglasses

  Safety Hand ^loves

  Safety Footwear
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Site Safety Requirement

§elding Requirement:
M All §elders must be equipped with the following PPE for welding.
M Helmet attached with welding shield.
M Safety glasses.
M Long sleeve shirt.
M Safety shoes.
M No hand-held face shields are allowed to be used.
M Fire extinguisher on stand-by.
M ake sure that the area is free from combustible materials.
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Site Safety Requirement

§orking at Height:
M Top Rail

M id Rail

M Toe Board

M Scaffold Tag

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Site Safety Requirement

§orking at Height:
M Scaffold Tags

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Site Safety Requirement

§orking at Height:
M Full Body Safety Harness

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Site Safety Requirement

Tools & Equipment:

M Know the correct way to
operate the equipment.

M Only trained personnel

should operate the
equipment.

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Site Safety Requirement

Lifting Operation:
M Barricade area off and
put up warning signs

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Site Safety Requirement

Housekeeping:
M Keep all passage ways
clear
Site Safety Requirement

Housekeeping:
M aterials must be
stacked properly
Site Safety Requirement

Housekeeping:
M Dispose all waste
materials in designated
waste bins
Site Safety Requirement

Housekeeping:
M Hang up all wires, cables
and hoses
Permit to §ork

M Prior to commencing work a Permit-To-§ork must be submitted

M Upon approval from the supervisor, work may be commenced

M Rescue equipment is available

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Permit to §ork

DO NOT ENTER ANY CONFINED SPACE UNLESS:

M You have a valid Permit-To-§ork

M A gas test has been undertaken

M A stand-by man is in place

M Rescue equipment is available

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Chemicals

M Declare SDS for all chemicals coming into site

M Chemicals must only be stored in approved storage areas

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Site Induction Register

M Explain that all inductees are required to sign the register confirming their
attendance at the induction, their understanding of its content and their
agreement to comply with site rules

M Provide helmet sticker or induction booklet (if available)

M Ask if anyone has any questions

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Conclusion
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M You will now receive an induction from your supervisor

M Your supervisor must explain your method statement to you before you start
work

M Each week you will receive a toolbox talk on a safety topic

M ake sure you know how YOU are able to work safely

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Questions

And finally« Once all questions have been answered:

· Thank those present for attending the induction and ensure all
attendees complete the induction register

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