1. Office Safety Handbook March 2010 Work Safety Manual - March 20101 OFFICE SAFETY MANUAL MARCH 2010

2. CONTENTS MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES GENERAL WORKSHOP/STUDIO SAFETY WHO YOU GOING TO TELL Work Safety Manual - March 20102

3. This manual covers: The NSW Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000 The NSW Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2001 NSW OHS Act 2000 Work Safety Manual - March 20103

4. MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES Are to provide: – A safe place of work – Safe systems of work – Safe and maintained plant and equipment – Information, instruction and training – Adequate Facilities for welfare Your responsibilities are : to ensure your actions and /or omissions do not affect the health and safety of others by complying with OH&S policies and procedures i.e. following safe working practices, following after hours access procedures etc. By wearing the correct personal protection equipment i.e., safety glasses, hearing protection and respirators with the correct cartridge for the application and covered shoes. Work Safety Manual - March 20104

5. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES Work Safety Manual - March 20105 Your responsibilities are : to ensure your actions and /or omissions do not affect the health and safety of others by complying with OH&S policies and procedures. By wearing the correct personal protection equipment i.e., safety glasses, hearing protection and respirators with the correct cartridge for the application and covered shoes.

6. General workshop/studio safety Wear enclosed footwear at ALL TIMES. Tie back or cover hair when using machinery and equipment NEVER use equipment until gaining competency NEVER use equipment when affected by any drug or alcohol - penalties will apply. NEVER work alone ALWAYS obey written warnings ALWAYS wear appropriate personal protection as required NEVER smoke, drink or eat in the area ALWAYS clean up after yourself. Work Safety Manual - March 20106

7. Who You Going To Tell Reporting any accidents and/or any hazards or potential hazards to the Technical or Teaching staff. For an external number first dial "0". Emergency – Ambulance Police Fire (0) 000 St Vincent’s Hospital – Emergency Department(0) 8382 2520 Poisons Information Centre (0) 131 126 Work Safety Manual - March 20107