our safety, health & environment is a shared responsibility she induction 2012

OurSafety, Health & Environment is a shared

responsibility

SHE INDUCTION 2012

Occupational Health & Safety ACT (85 of 1993) - OHSACT

To provide for the health and safety of persons at work and for the health and safety of persons in connection with the use of plant and machinery;

The protection of persons other than persons at work against hazards to health and safety arising out of or in connection with the activities of persons at work;

Somerset College - Safety, Health & Environment Induction

Somerset College - SHE PolicyThe College as employer recognises responsibility to

Provide a safe and healthy workplaceAchieve and maintain the highest standard of health and

safety at all timesPolicy Commitments:

Provide guidance and training Consultation with staffManagement acknowledges responsibility for Health

and Safety of employeesExpectation of staff compliance with SHE policies


Employer’s Duties & ResponsibilitiesOSHAct - Section 16 – Legal Requirements of CEO

Ensure employees have a thorough knowledge of their job

Inspect the workplace to identify hazards and reduce risks accordingly

Inform employees of all hazards associated with their jobs

Create a communications forum with the employees (SHE Committee)


Employee’s Duties & ResponsibilitiesOSHAct Section 14 – Legal Requirements of

employeesCooperate with School Management in maintaining SHE

policyTake reasonable care not to harm yourself or other

people around youReport any unsafe conditions which may affect SHE on

and off the campus (to SHE Rep)Report any incident which may affect SHE on and off the

campus (to Incident Investigator)Incident: near miss, damage, injury, illness, behavioural issues

(bullying, peer pressure etc)Somerset College - Safety, Health & Environment Induction

Duties of all:Take care of their own health and safety Co-operate with the rules to protect your health and

safetyTake care of the safety and health of others on the siteBe aware and identify & report things which are not

safe

1 Serious

Accident

10 Minor Injuries

30 Property Damage

600 Near Misses

What should you report?InjuriesHazardsNear missesUnsafe conditions

Reporting of near misses helps minimise the chance of an incident or injury.

Why do we need to investigate?

To identify what occurred before and after the incident.

To identify shortcomings.

To prevent it happening again.

Investigations are NEVER about blame.

Unsafe Conditions…..

Anwar BazierSHE Rep

Oscar PietersenSHE Rep

Ettienne Briers8.2

Danita CarlyleSHE Rep

Andre LeibbrandtSHE Rep

Deon BothaSHE Rep

CateringNatasha

September

Report to:

Legal Appointments

CEO – 16.1: Tim Nuttal

16.2: Jan de Waal

8.2: Ettienne Briers

Legal AppointmentsHealth and Safety Representatives:

Natasha September; Anwar Bazier; Oscar Pietersen [Zane Godwin; Mandy Gibson; Eddie de Jager; Jane Burke; Clarence Oliver]

Incident Investigators: Cecil Adams; Gail Schulschenk; Jacques Groenewald

Evacuation Officers:Duty Supervisor Catering; Anwar Bazier; [Gareth Tucker; Mark

Engelbrecht; Warren Bevan; Debbie Erasmus; Hilton Toro]

First Aiders:Juanita Gertse; Natasha September; Natashia Jones; Sharon

Stewart; Oscar Pietersen; Aubrey Fortuin; [Gert Esterhuize; Louise van Zyl; Jean Dawson; Beth Pohl; Shirley Mussman; Sr Debbie Marinos]

Fire MarshallsVernon Fortuin; [Taryn Engledow; Grant Caldwell; Robert Clarke; Jacques

Grobler; Anthea Oliver]

Housekeeping

We are each responsible for: keeping our work area clean and tidy;workplace free of clutter;appropriate storage of items (use lockers to store

material such as bags and jackets;clear aisles and pathways (NO electrical leads draped

across walkways)

Housekeeping

First AidThe aim of first aid is to:

Prevent minor injuries becoming major.Prevent death.

The First Aid kit is located: In the Main Kitchen area

The First Aiders are: Juanita Gertse; Natasha September;

Natashia Jones; Sharon Stewart

In case of accidents

Remove the danger IF you can do so safely.Summon first aid.Note the witnesses.Alert your supervisor.

First Aid Teams

Working with ElectricityReportable faults:

Insufficient sockets.Misuse of extension cables.No isolation switches.No signage outlining high risk areas.Abuse.No competent people.

Portable electric equipment

Any item with a plug attached.No non-company appliances allowed unless tested

and with permission.All appliances must be physically examined before use

– bare wires etc.Any appliance found to be faulty must not be used.

Hand tools and all work EquipmentAnything used at work must be:

Suitable for its intended use.Well maintained.

All staff:Must be sufficiently trained.

Causes of Fire

Arson.Electrical faults.Poor housekeeping.Smoking. Carelessness.

Oil Fires

Fire Needs

Oxygen.Heat.Fuel

Take away one of these needs and the fire does not exist.

Preventing Fire

Store combustibles correctly.Practice good housekeeping.Check electrical equipment.No smoking policy is in place.Alarm systems in place.

Know how to:

Raise the alarm. Evacuation. Assembly points. Fire extinguishers location & use. Fire wardens.

How to use a Fire Extinguisher

Emergency ProceduresEvacuation ProcedureLockdown Procedure

LockdownShelter in Place (external chemical/gas release)Severe Weather


ACTION• All lights and electrical items to be switched off.• Doors and windows to be left as they are.• Walk briskly. DO NOT RUN. Keep to the left where possible.• Move as per evacuation plan to Assembly Area 1 (Siebrits Field)• If Siebrits Field inaccessible move to Assembly Area 2 (Stanford Field) or Assembly

Area 3 (Off Site) • DO NOT RETURN INTO THE BUILDING UNTIL YOU HEAR THE ALL CLEAR.

Evacuation Procedure Evacuation Controller - Zane Godwin

Evacuation Officers

Mark EnglebrechtGareth TuckerAnwar Bazier

Kitchen Duty Supervisor

Fire Marshals

Taryn EngeldowGrant CaldwellVernon Fortuin

First Aid

Gert EsterhuyseShift First Aiders

- Kitchen

Facilities Evacuation:Ettienne Briers

Lockdown Procedure

ACTION All learners, staff and visitors to report to

nearest classroom or safe area. Assist those needing special assistance. All lights and electrical items switched off. Doors and windows to be closed & locked. Everyone to stay away from windows &

doors.

Lockdown CoordinatorZane Godwin

Lockdown Officers

Mandy Gibson -

Wynne Science Block

Ludwig van Coppenhagen - Pinotage Block

Grant Caldwell - Merlot and Cellar Block

Simon Chapman - Music Block

Mark Englebrecht

Hall and Chapel

Etienne Briers - Facilities & Workshop

Blocks

Gail SchulschenkFinance &

Admin Block

Sr Debbie Marinos -

Boarding Block

Clarence Oliver – Cabernet, Music Rooms

Lockdown Administrator

Shirley Mussmann

Drop to the floor & sit under tables. BE QUIET. DO NOT LEAVE THE BUILDING UNTIL END

OF LOCKDOWN IS ANNOUNCED. Lockdown Officers will go to each venue

to announce end of Lockdown.

Environmental PolicyConstitution of South Africa 108 of 1996: Section 24

Everybody has the right:To an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-

being; andTo have the environment protected, for the benefit of present

and future generations, through reasonable legislation and other measures that:Prevent pollution and ecological degredationPromote conservation; andSecure ecological sustainable development ....

Cradle to Grave


Remember:You must protect your own safety and the safety of

others.Observe safety notices.Report concerns to supervisors.Keep access routes clear.Raise the alarm in the event of fire.Follow all safety guidance issued to you.

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