Cert # Media assessment

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Welcome the new employee and give them a Personal Development Pack containing
forms to be filled out, a copy of the induction timetable, supporting documentation, a
checklist for the induction and a feedback form to be filled in and handed back to
reception staff
Show them around the office and introduce them to staff
Explain company policies including OH&S; Smoking, drug and alcohol; Fitness for
work; General behaviour; Equal opportunity, Code of Ethics and business conduct
policy; Uniform policy and environment policy
Explain Workplace Safety Procedures including
Risk management
Reporting hazards and near miss incidents and MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets)
General Workplace safety
Parking and visitor policy
Emergency and bomb threat procedure
Fire procedure and where the equipment is located
New staff member fills in forms and gives them to reception
Explain performance reviews (1 month and 3 month)
Explain training
Introduce the new staff member to their allocated mentor
Ask new employee if there are any questions

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On the event of an emergency all staff are to move at an ordered pace towards the
nearest safe exit as identified on the emergency plan situated next to the fire
extinguisher.
All staff are to meet at the designated safe area as listed in the emergency plan.
The Health and Safety Officer will ensure that everyone is safely assembled at the
emergency safe point and relevant authorities will be contacted to attend the site if
required.
Staff are not to return to the building until they have been told that it is safe to return.

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Annual checks of equipment and premises will be completed by the appropriate Health
and Safety personnel
A checklist of all equipment will be provided to be completed as the items are checked
After the session the results will be compiled
If there are any hazardous or dangerous items they will be tagged or removed from the
office and a hazard report form will be completed
If equipment needs to be mended a job request form will be completed and submitted to
be dealt with at the first convenience
The studios health and safety representative is Dan Denong

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Trailing power cords over the floor
Heavy boxes stored on overhead shelves
Frayed power cords on equipment
Out of code or spoiled food left in the fridge
Slippery floors
Boxes and files left on the floor
Incorrect workstation setup causing poor posture
Reflective glare from monitors
Excess of repetitive movements
Staff unaware of emergency procedures

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Ensure all power cords are tucked away under desks or otherwise contained and safe
Move all heavy items to the lowest shelves
Tag the equipment with frayed power cords and fill out a hazard report and a job
requisition order to get them mended.
Ensure all perishable food is cleared out of the fridge at the end of each week
Fit safety grips/strips over the floor or get the area carpeted
Have a designated safe area to store boxes and files away from the general office
environment
Ensure all workstations are set up appropriately
Move the workstation to minimise reflective glare or alternatively fit glare shields if
unable to be moved
Ensure staff are taking regular breaks
Train staff in emergency procedures and have regular emergency drills to ensure they
remember

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Health and Safety Officer appointed according to OHS directives
Committee isolated from staff members and relevant parties with contact details taken
Meetings Quarterly
Records are kept of these meetings and are sent to all relevant parties
Hazard report book and risk analysis forms from the quarter are submitted to be
discussed
Issues discussed that are not yet dealt with have an action plan instigated
A timeframe for action is formulated according to severity of risk
A copy of required actions and timeframes is circulated to all relevant parties
All relevant parties must reply to emails sent in order to keep records of feedback
Accidents, incidents and near misses need to be recorded, investigated appropriately
and acted on within the 3 month period according to their severity and records of this
process must be kept and filed

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Emergency evacuation plan situated next to the first aid kit and the fire extinguisher
clearly shows the safe exits and the safe assembly point outside the building where staff
are to assemble along with contact details for local emergency services
Key emergency personnel (fire warden, first aid officer) are appointed and their contact
details are situated with the emergency plan
All staff trained in the use of the fire extinguisher and what kind of fires it can be used
on
All staff aware that when the fire alarm is triggered they should leave the building safely
assisting any disabled staff members according to the emergency evacuation plan to the
safe designated point outside the building
Emergency services are contacted by the fire warden or first aid officer
Nearby buildings are contacted by the fire warden or first aid officer if there is a risk that
they may be affected by the emergency
All staff are to wait at this point where the fire warden or the first aid officer in their
absence will account for all staff members
Staff are aware that they are not able to return to the building until told it is safe to do so
by emergency officers or fire warden/first aid officer
Fire and emergency drills held on a regular but random basis by fire warden including
activation of the fire alarm
A post incident follow up process is initiated, records are taken and kept
Trauma counselling offered to staff if relevant

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Accident, injury Assault and Power Outage Plan:
Inform employer about the accident or injury as soon as practicable
Seek medical advice from the first aid officer, or call emergency services if warranted
Fill out the first aid book when removing or using anything inside noting why it was
needed
Fill out a hazard/accident report form and a workers compensation claim form making
sure to fill in all details possible
Supply your employer with copies of anything required by law to accompany a workers
compensation claim
If a worker is assaulted at work first attend to any injuries and make sure that the worker
is safe
Report the matter to your employer and to the police if relevant
Fill out all relevant details in the police report and fill in a hazard report form
If the assault is the result of workplace bullying, keep a record of the event and fill out a
complaint form
Enter into a mediation process to deal with the problem
If the outage accompanies an emergency or disaster follow the emergency evacuation
procedure
Torches are available in the first aid kit and in the cleaning cupboard for outages at night
time
Contact employer if the outage continues for more than an hour for further instruction

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Employers have a duty of care to their workers to maintain a safe work environment and
to act on any complaints or problems as soon as they arise
They are to ensure that staff is trained in the safe use of all equipment in the office
The workplace must be maintained in a safe condition for worker safety
Adequate facilities (i.e. clean toilets, hygienic eating area etc.) must be provided to
workers
They must ensure that workers have adequate information, instruction, training and
supervision to work in a safe and healthy manner
Records and information relevant to workers health and safety (i.e. first aid records and
hazard and risk analysis reports) must be kept
Consult workers about any company decisions that directly relate to/affect their health
or welfare
Provide/nominate an OH&S representative to resolve health and safety issues in the
workplace
Ensure workers have access to information about MSDS, resources and anything else
that they may need for reporting and documenting an OH&S inquiry or complaint
Ask new employees about existing conditions that may be affected by their work and
have the appropriate degree of WorkSafe insurance and ensure that a "If you are
injured" poster is displayed where all workers can read it
Keep a register of injuries (hazard, injury and near miss book) and work with injured
employees to ensure that all WorkSafe and OH&S procedures and policies are adhered
to and followed

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All employees have a duty of care to make sure that they are working in a way that isn't
going to damage their own or other people's health
Employees must notify their employer of an injury or illness within 30 days of the
incident/occurrence
If medical treatment or time of work is required because of your injury or illness as a
direct result of your work you need to make a claim

12. Safety signs
Flammable gas sign
First Aid equipment
Fire Extinguisher
No Smoking zone
Eye and hearing protection
required
Fire blanket location
Slip hazard sign
Stop sign
Speed hump warning
No mobile phone usage in area
Hard hat protection area
Toxic hazard warning sign

13. WorkSafe Tasmania
http://worksafe.tas.gov.au/home
Safe Work Australia
http://worksafe.tas.gov.au/home
Occupational Health and Safety Australia
http://www.ohs.net.au/
List of OH&S info via government website
http://australia.gov.au/topics/health-and-safety/occupational-health-and-safety
Workplace Info - Commonwealth OH&S legislation
http://www.workplaceinfo.com.au/legislation/ohs/commonwealth-ohs-legislation
Safety in Australia - making Australia safer
http://www.safetyinaustralia.com.au/resources/industry-links.html
OH&S/WHS Acts, Regulations and Codes of Practice - Occupational health and safety
http://www.business.gov.au/BusinessTopics/Occupationalhealthandsafety/Pages/OHandSActsRegulati
onsandCodesofPractice.aspx