Use of Tools and Equipment Incorrect and irresponsible use of tools and equipment is one of the main causes of injuries and fatalities in the workplace. Each day we aim to ensure that all workers return home healthy and whole to their families, which is why we have the following guidelines for the use of tools and equipment: Only qualified and/or experienced personnel are to use the tools and equipment. Any personnel must first be trained by a competent person in the use of any tools or equipment. Do NOT use any tool or equipment if you are not qualified (formally and/or experientially) or unless under the instruction of an experienced operator. All tools and equipment are to be used in a safe method and according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. If you are unsure of how to use the tools or equipment appropriately, please see the instruction booklet that is provided with purchase on how to operate the tool or equipment in its appropriate use, or ask a trained and competent person to show you. If you notice or consider any work practices or tools and equipment to be unsafe, please inform your Manager without delay including as much detail as possible so that adequate response and rectifications may be made to avoid any chance of an injury or incident in the future. All tools and equipment must be handled carefully and responsibly. It is the responsibility of every individual to look after the tools provided and ensure they are handled and treated with care. Damaged Tools and Equipment Never use any tool or equipment that is faulty. Before operation, always inspect leads for electrical tools to ensure there are no frays, cuts and exposed wires. Never operate electric tools or equipment where there is the possibility of contact with water. If you identify any faulty tools or equipment DO NOT operate or use it. Isolate and tag the equipment as unsafe and isolate the tools or equipment immediately. After tagging and isolating the tool or equipment be sure to notify your manager immediately and record the required information in the Equipment Repair History form located in the OHS Diary. At all times work areas must be kept clean and tidy. This includes cleaning up any spills in the workplace without delay and floors must be kept clear of scrap material and equipment at all times to avoid any tripping or falls which may cause injury to yourself, and/or another individual. DRUG AND ALCOHOL POLICY Here at Fields Glass and Glazing we aim to provide a pleasant atmosphere and a safe environment for our employees, contractors, clients and visitors.
If exposed to blood or body substances the person should be referred for medical assessment as soon as possible. The doctor can then assess the degree of exposure and arrange blood tests and immunisation where appropriate. Access to professional counseling should also be available if needed. Records of blood or body substance exposure should be documented and kept on file. Records of exposure and treatment should be kept confidential. MANAGING RISKS OF HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS Here at OUR Company we highly value the health and wellbeing of our personnel which is why we have adopted a strict policy when it comes to the use of hazardous chemicals. Exposure and contact to hazardous chemicals could result in an array of health effects including but not limited to skin irritations, occupational asthma, allergic reactions, chemical burns and cancers. Various hazardous chemicals also have the potential to cause fatalities. Before handling any hazardous chemicals at the workplace, be sure to conduct a Risk Assessment and follow all directions on the Safety Data Sheet provided. Fields Glass and Glazing has an obligation to our workers as a business to: manage risks to health and safety associated with using, handling, generating and storing of hazardous chemicals at a workplace as well as review and if necessary revise control measures obtain the current Safety Data Sheet (SDS) from the manufacturer, importer or supplier of the chemical when or before it is first supplied for use at the workplace, or as soon as practicable after the hazardous chemical is first supplied but before the hazardous chemical is used at the workplace ensure the SDS is readily accessible to a worker who is involved in using, handling or storing the hazardous chemical at the workplace and an emergency service worker, or anyone else, who is likely to be exposed to the hazardous chemical at the workplace ensure that a hazardous chemical is correctly labelled in accordance with the GHS and it complies with Part 3 of Schedule 9 of the WHS Regulations identify any risk of a physical or chemical reaction in relation to a hazardous chemical used, handled, generated or stored ensure that, when storing flammable or combustible materials at the workplace, they are kept at the lowest practicable quantity if there is a possibility of fire or explosion in a hazardous area being caused by an ignition source, ensure that the ignition source is not introduced into the area ensure that the workplace is provided with fire protection, fire fighting equipment and emergency equipment that is designed and built for the types of hazardous chemicals used, handled and stored at the workplace, and the conditions under which they are used, handled, generated or stored