ppt255 hidden valley general safety induction(2).pdf

HIDDEN VALLEY SAFETY 

INDUCTION

Welcome to the Hidden 

Valley Gold Project General 

Safety Induction 

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OUR VISION 

Hidden Valley Gold Projects Vision is to provide 

a 

“Healthy and Safe environment for all 

employees, contractors and visitors at all 

project sites” 

“No Injuries”


GLOBALLY …3000 PEOPLE DIE AT WORK 

EVERY DAY!


But the real losers in any accident are the who? 

• Killed 

• Crippled 

• Injured 

• Their families 

No amount of money can compensate for the pain of 

personal injury or disability to ourselves or someone 

close to us.


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WHO IS 

RESPONSIBLE? 

FIRE 

CAMP 

FIRE 

GIRLS 

THAT’S 

RUFF!


There is little to absolutely no point in attributing 

individual responsibility or blame for accidents 

after the accident has happened. 

What we need to be clear 

about is… 

… who within a workplace has a 

responsibility to avoid accidents and 

injuries, either to themselves or their 

workmates?


FROM 

MANAGEMENT: 

Providing Safety Equipment 

Implementing Systems and Procedures 

Ensuring Training 

TO 

EVERYBODY: 

Using Proper Equipment 

Following Procedures 

Providing Feedback


We believe that the people who really know the 

problems to do with safety and professionalism 

within any industry are the professionals who 

work within it. 

YOU!


Remember 

We want your ideas and support 

on how to make it a safer, more 

professional and better place to 

work.


In short, everyone can and needs to participate in 

ensuring a safe working environment by 

understanding and supporting each other. 

And that’s one reason 

why we are here today – 

to understand how we can help each other


PURPOSE 

To provide you with: 

– Sufficient information for you to work safely on 

how to work safely on the project site. 

– Explain the behaviors expected of you while 

working on the Hidden Valley Gold Project


The Hidden Valley “5” Golden Rules 

Purpose 

• Have in place a few clear rules which if 

breached could lead to a serious injury or 

fatality


Rule 1 

• I will not operate any mobile plant or light 

vehicle unless I have been assessed and 

authorised in writing by the Construction 

Manager or their delegate


Rule 2 

• Prior to working on any equipment, it must be 

isolated and de-energized;

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Rule 3 

• Never position yourself: 

– under a suspended load;

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Rule 4 

• All work at height above 2.0 meters must use 

fall protection/fall restraint/arrest equipment;


Death of a young 

man that could 

have easily been 

prevented


Rule 5 

• Never enter a Confined Space or specified 

Restricted Area unless authorised to do so.


What if I cant perform a task without 

breaching a Golden Rule? 

The work is to cease and the matter 

brought to the attention of the 

Construction Manager or their 

delegate for determination


Emergency Response 

What is an EMERGENCY ???? 

• Fire 

• Personal injuries 

• Personnel trapped 

• Transport incidents

Emergency Action Plan 

Radio Call 

Channel 1 

Emergency/Emergency/Emergency 

•State Your Name 

•State Your Location 

•State the type of Emergency 

•State the Assistance Required 


DO NOT HANG UP UNTIL THE PERSON HAS CONFIRMED ALL 

THE INFORMATION


SOMETIMES THINGS DO GO 

“Wrong”

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SOMETIMES PEOPLE 

DON’T GET INJURED

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OPERATOR ESCAPED 

WITHOUT INJURY 

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AND SOMETIMES THEY DO…..

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….and 1 serious injury or 

fatality. 

….10 minor injuries…. 

….there are 30 cases 

of damage to plant or 

equipment…. 

For every 600 

near misses 

or hazardous 

situations…. 

Act before it’s too late: 

Report ALL near misses, minor injuries and hazardous 

situations


CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY 

• How many people will die on construction 

sites in Australia this year? 

30 – 40 

• # 1 - Transport and Storage Industry 

• # 2 - Agriculture Industry 

• # 3 - Construction Industry

CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY 

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DO YOU……. 

REPORT HAZARDS AND NEAR MISSES 

USE THE RIGHT EQUIPMENT FOR THE JOB 

HAVE THE SKILLS NEEDED 

PLAN AND EVALUATE 

ASK QUESTIONS 

Its up to you !


Hazard Awareness 

Hazard - a source of 

Potentially damaging energy or something that 

injure you 

Risk - the most reasonable 

Likely chance of being injured

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Not following rules 


Identification Of Hazards 

Chemicals 

Uneven surfaces 

Struck by 

Attitude 

Oil on floor 

Heavy objects 

Electricity 

Sharp objects 

Lack of knowledge 

Working at 

Heights 

Lack of training 

Noise

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The Hierarchy of Hazard/Risk Controls 

• Elimination 

MOST RELIABLE 

• Substitution 

• Engineering controls 

• Administrative controls 

• Personal protective 

Equipment (PPE) 

LEAST RELIABLE


3 Step Process of Hazard Identification 

Step1 

Identify the 

hazard 

Step 2 

Assess the 

risk 

Re- evaluate 

Step 3 

Control the 

risk

Hazard Management Tools 


• Site Rules and Procedures 

• Workplace Inspections 

• Job Safety Analysis 

• Behavior / Safety Observations 

• Incident Investigations 

• Risk Assessments


SAFETY SIGNS 

SAFETY SIGNS 

Safety signs are provided to help 

protect your health and safety so 

Always obey safety signs 

Never remove any safety sign unless 

you have permission from 

management 

Never deface or alter a sign 

Never obstruct visibility by stacking 

materials equipment in front of 

signs 

Keep signs clean and legible


SAFETY SIGNS 

REGULATION 

The message on the sign 

must always be obeyed. 

CAUTION 

Take proper precautions 

for the identified 

hazard. 

EMERGENCY 

INFORMATION 

Indicates the type and 

location of emergency and 

fire fighting equipment.


SAFETY SIGNS 

MANDATORY PPE

SAFETY SIGNS 


These actions are NEVER ALLOWED in the areas with these signs. 

1 2 3 

NO DIGGING 

NO OPEN FLAME 

NO ADMITTANCE

The instruction on the sign MUST ALWAYS 

be obeyed. 

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The symbol tells you the hazard that 

you must beware of. 

1 2 3 

4 5 6


SAFETY SIGNS 

Symbolic emergency equipment 

signs with supporting text 

First Aid 

General indication 

of direction to 

emergency equipment


SAFETY SIGNS 

Fire Hose Reel 

Fire Hydrant Hose 

Fire Extinguisher

The Fire Triangle 

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Fire Extinguishers 

• Water 

• Foam 

• Dry Chemical Powders 

• Inert Gases 

• Vapourising Liquids 

• Wet Chemicals

Fires Ain’t Fires 

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Fire Extinguisher Anatomy 

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Dry chemical powder extinguishers 

These have a red cylinder with a white 

horizontal band. 

Dry Chemical Powder extinguishes the fire by 

breaking the chain reaction between the fuel 

vapours and the oxygen. 

It also smothers the fuel. 

It is not a good coolant. 

It is electrically non-conductive.

IF YOU COME ACROSS A FIRE: 

Initiate the Emergency Procedure 

Tell others to get clear 

Ensuring you do not endanger yourself 

Fight fire with available equipment 

Evacuate if necessary 

Report to nearest Muster Point 

Never re-enter a burning building 


FIRE PROCEDURE AND EVACUATION


Extinguishing the fire 

• Pull the pin 

• Test the extinguisher 

• Aim the nozzle at the base of the fire. 

• Sweep side to side at the base of the 

fire.


What is a Restricted Area? 

Barricades and restricted areas 

• A barricade is any temporary or semipermanent 

structure or fence erected to protect 

or to deny access to unauthorised persons to a 

restricted area because of the presence of 

hazards.


USE OF RED AND WHITE TAPE 

DANGER 

This tape is used to barricade areas where a high risk hazard exists and where there 

is a definite risk of injury or harm if precautions are not taken.


USE OF BLACK AND YELLOW TAPE 

CAUTION - RISK OF DANGER 

This tape should be used to warn people of a potential hazard. 

•

BARRICADING AND SIGNS 


Set up barriers or barricades around the edges of the excavation. 

Place warning signs to warn people of the excavation. 

Divert traffic away from the excavation area 

Install flashing amber lights for night-time warning.


USING BARRICADING 

• Ensure the barricading perimeter extends far enough out to prevent 

contact with the hazard. 

• Position the barricading at a height so it is clearly visible. 

• Tie off barricading tape to posts so it is kept in position. 

• Posts should either be driven into the ground or fitted with a heavy base. 

• Position safety signs around the barricade perimeter. 

• Position flashing warning lights around barricaded areas, such as 

excavations, during hours of darkness.


Workplace Hazards 

• The Hidden Valley Gold Project has 

identified a number of workplace hazards 

associated with our scope of work. We will 

discuss these and our expectations now! 

• High Impact Low Frequency Hazards 

• General Workplace Hazards


High Impact Hazards 

• Working at Heights 

• Confined Spaces 

• Vehicles and Plant 

• Electrical Equipment 

• Hot Work 

• Excavations 

• Machine Guarding 

• Isolation


Working at Heights 

When working above 2.0m we are required to 

control the hazards 

There are 2 main levels of control 

•Erecting a physical barrier. 

(Scaffolds, Hoardings, Mesh screens) 

•Providing personnel fall protection. 

(Fall arrest and fall resistance) 

Always ensure that drop zones are established below 

when person are working above. (Barricades and 

signage)


Working at heights 

• All personnel working at heights must have been trained in 

the application and use of Fall Arrest/Restraint equipment. 

• All Fall Arrest/Restraint equipment must be inspected by a 

competent person every six months and immediately prior 

to use. 

• All Fall Arrest/Restraint equipment must be listed on a 

register and maintained.


Excavations 

You must not work in excavations deeper 

than 1.5 metres which have not been 

battered, benched or shored. 

Bench (1.2 m cutback) 

battered 

face 

Battering involves digging the excavation 

face so it is sloped rather than vertical. 

Benching is used for excavations which 

are deeper than three (3) metres. 

Shoring should be used when benching 

and battering are impractical.


Preventing collapses 

Things you can do to prevent 

the excavation from collapsing 

include: 

• store excavated rock and 

soil at least 500mm from the 

edges; 

• keep vehicles and heavy 

machinery away from the 

edges; 

• pump ground water out of the 

excavation; and 

• use ditches or windrows to 

divert surface water away 

from the excavation.


Types of confined spaces 

A confined space is any fully 

or partly enclosed space 

which: 

• is not a normal place of work; 

• has a restricted means of 

entry and exit; and 

• may have a dangerous 

atmosphere. 

This includes: 

• 

storage tanks; 

• boilers and pressure vessels; 

• silos; 

• pits; 

• pipes; 

• sewers; 

• shafts; 

• ducts; and 

• noise.


CONFINED SPACE 

Nobody is allowed to enter a confined space without 

first being issued with a confined space permit 

Persons entering the confined space must have been 

trained to do so.


LADDERS 

All ladders and step ladders are to be of industrial rating 

•Capable of supporting swl 120 kg 

•Ladders are to be listed on a register and inspected on a 

regular basis and prior to use 

•Wooden ladders are not be painted they can be clear varnished 

•Extension ladders mechanisms are to be operating to 

manufacturers standards 

•Ladders are not work platforms


LADDERS 

When using a ladder you should: 

Always face towards the ladder 

while climbing up or down it 

The ladder must be inspected and 

safe to use 

Keep a three point of contact at all 

times 

The ladder must be tied off or 

steadied by another person 

The ladder should be positioned at 

1 in 4 angle


Checking Metal Ladders 

Sharp edges and burrs 

Twisted or deformed 

ladder parts 

Metal fatigue 

and cracks 

Loose or missing 

screws and rivets 

Corrosion due to 

contact with acids 

or caustic soda


Securing compressed gas cylinders 

Always store cylinders: 

FULL 

EMPTY 

• in racks; 

• in the upright position; 

• secured with steel chains or 

clamps; and 

• with the cylinder valve fully closed. 

Always store cylinders with the cylinder 

valve fully closed. 

Because empty cylinders still contain a 

small amount of gas the cylinder 

valve must still be closed. 

Never secure cylinders with rope. 

Store full and empty cylinders separately 

according to gas type.


Safety signs for gas cylinder storage areas 

Cylinder storage areas must be signposted with Danger warning signs such as: 

Cylinder storage areas must be signposted with signs to identify each 

type of gas stored in the area, such as: 

NON- FLAMMABLE 

NON-TOXIC 

GAS 

Acetylene and LPG Nitrogen Oxygen

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Compressed air hose faults 

Before you use a compressed air hose you should make sure: 

• the hose couplings are securely clamped; 

• the hose itself does not have any holes, 

cuts, burns or bubbling in the ply 

wrapping; 

• the hose couplings do not turn around 

inside the hose when you twist them; and 

• the hose couplings are each fitted with a 

rubber grommet.


Disconnecting air tools 

Close off the compressed 

air valve 

Press the trigger to bleed 

off the air 

Remove the safety clips 

Disconnect the hose 

couplings


Transport Rules - Light Vehicles 

Inside the security gate the following will apply: 

• Speed Limit 40 KPH or as posted 

• Seat belts to be worn at all time 

• Rotating Amber warning light 

• Reverse warning alarm 

• 2.5 kg - 4.5 kg Dry Chemical Powder Extinguisher 

• Emergency First Aid Kit 

• No passengers unless seat belt available and on 

approved seating. (ie.NOT in the back of the “ute”) 

• All light vehicles give way to Heavy Vehicles (Self 

Preservation !)

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GENERAL ELECTRICAL SAFETY 

The risk of electric shock from correctly installed and 

maintained Electrical Equipment is negligible, provided 

that sensible precautions are taken by the employees and 

correct safe work procedures are followed. 

We need to be aware of the electrical hazards and 

take the appropriate precautions


Checking portable electrical equipment 

Always check for: 

•cracks in the insulation casing; 

•loose or missing casing screws; 

•splits or damage to the power cord 

insulation; 

•exposed wires; 

•loose connection between the power 

cord and the tool; 

•bent or missing plug pins; and 

•cracks in the plug.


Double insulated power tools 

Non-conductive, shatter proof 

outer casing 

Double Insulated 

symbol 

Double insulation protects the user from electrical shock if interior wiring 

contacts the outer casing, but it does not provide total protection from 

electric shock because: 

• immersion of the tool in water can allow an earth leakage; and 

• double insulation does not protect against any defects in the cord, plug or 

power outlet.


Electrical inspection tags 

Each portable electrical tool should be fitted with a current inspection tag. 

Owner 

COMPLETE WHERE APPLICABLE 

Test Date 

Equipment type 

Licence Number 

Plant Number 

Signature 

PLEASE INFORM YOUR ELECTRICAL SERVICES IF THIS APPLIANCE IS DEFECTIVE IN ANY WAY 

RED: 

GREEN: 

BLUE: 

YELLOW: 

January to March 

April to June 

July to September 

October to December


Residual current devices 

If a fault causes electricity to flow to earth, 

the Residual Current Device will disconnect 

the electricity supply, avoiding the risk of a 

fatal shock. 

They disconnect the electricity supply at a 

level of 30 milliAmps. 

It will disconnect within 10 -15 milliseconds. 

RCD 

Power 

Outlet 

If you are unsure if you have earth leakage protection, 

use a portable Residual Current Device.

You should never: 

• kink the power cord; 

• allow power cords to contact water, oil or 

steam; 

• leave power tools switched on when not being used; 

• handle electrical equipment with wet hands, in high humidity, or 

outdoors after a rain storm; or 

• disconnect a power tool without first switching off at the power 

outlet. 


Sheet 7 - Using Portable Electrical Equipment 

Position power cords so they will not become a trip hazard for other people. 

Fully unwind extension cords from storage reels before energising them.


ELECTRIC SHOCK 

ALL cases of electric shock are serious. 

ALL have the potential to result in a fatality


Scaffold safety 

Keep walkways free of obstacles, tools and 

equipment. 

Keep platforms free of grease and mud. 

Climb from one level to another using the ladders 

provided. 

Use a crane, hoist or winch to carry materials up to 

and down from the scaffold. 

You should never: 

• exceed the safe working load of the scaffold; 

• stand on the hand-rails; or 

• work from a defective scaffold.

ISOLATION 

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Out of Service Tags 

• All plant and equipment that is not “Fit for 

Purpose must be tagged “Out of Service”. 

• Any person can apply an “Out of Service” 

tag 

• The “Out of Service” tag can only be 

removed by an authorised repair person/ or 

Supervisor.

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Personal Danger Tag 

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So what is Hot Work? 

• Welding, 

• Thermal or oxy-acetylene cutting, 

• Oxy-acetylene heating, 

• Grinding and other fire or spark-producing 

operations. 

2 principle risks: 

• Fires or Explosion, and 

• Toxic fumes and gases.


Setting up for hot work 

• Oxy–Acetylene 

• Electric Arc Welding 

• Grinding 

• Special Situations 

Confined Spaces 

Fuel / Oil Tanks & Systems


Setting up for hot work 

Generally: 

• Ventilation 

• Fire Equipment 

• Lighting 

• Demarcation and Guarding 

• Housekeeping 

• Fire blankets 

• Fire watch


Oxy–Acetylene 

• Meets AS 4289: (Oxygen and acetylene gas 

reticulation systems.) 

• Inspect equipment 

• Grease free 

• Flash back arrestors 

• Secure cylinders 

• Pressurising hoses – Go slow 

• No cigarette lighters matches etc.


Electric Arc Welding 

• Meets AS 1674.2: (Safety in welding and 

allied processes – Electrical) 

• Welding machines in good condition 

and frame is earthed 

• Inspect equipment 

• Keep cables as short as possible 

• Work cable shorter than electrode 

cable 

• Securely connect the work lead


Grinding and Gas Cutting 

Do not use a grinder or gas cutting: 

• Where there is combustible or flammable 

fluids or atmospheres (gases, vapours, or 

dusts). 

• On drums, barrels, tanks, or other used 

containers. 

(Unless the item has been properly purged and 

“proved safe”)

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So what can happen? 

Injury from: 

• Pinch points 

• Shear points 

• Wrap points 

• Crush points 

• Pull in points 

• Thrown objects


Basic Features 

•Physically prevent a person reaching into the 

danger zone 

•Prevent clothes or hair or other body parts 

from becoming caught 

•Prevent a hazard from the failure of a 

component 

•Prevent contact with hot or hazardous fluids 

(fluid couplings or torque converters)


Lifting Plant and 

Accessories


Purpose & Scope 

To ensure we reduce to an acceptable level the risk of 

personal injury, equipment and environmental 

damage that may result from using lifting plant and 

accessories. 

This Standard applies to the use of ALL lifting 

plant & accessories used by Hidden Valley Gold 

Project employee’s and contractors.


So what is Lifting Plant? 

• Forklifts 

• Franna cranes 

• Mobile slewing cranes to 120 tonne 

• Vehicle loading crane (Hiab) 

• Overhead cranes


And what are “Accessories”? 

• Man cages (Work Box) 

• Chains, shackles, blocks, hooks, slings 

• Lifting beams 

• Equalising beams 

• Note: Elevated Work Platforms (EWP’s) and 

Scissor Lifts are not to be used as cranes.


Planning a lift! 

• Lift data: 

• Equipment data: 

• Rigging data: 

• Lift computation: 

• Proximity to power lines and process areas: 

• Local hazards and their controls: 

• (Lift plans are carried out by the Crane 

Operators and rigging crew)


Significant Lifts 

• Significant lifts include all multiple crane 

lifts; lifts over operating facilities where this 

may endanger personnel; lifts over power 

lines; lifts involving personnel cages; and 

lifts at maximum rated loads.


Marking lifting plant / accessories 

• The safe weight it can lift ( SWL) 

• The date of manufacture 

• Serial or identification number (SN) 

• Register is kept of all lifting plant and 

accessories


Storing lifting plant & accessories 

• Off the ground; 

• Under cover; ( not exposed to sunlight or rain) 

• Accessible when required. 

• All heavy chain stored in proper storage bins 

(accessible to the crane)


Man cages (Work Boxes) 

• Only used when all other forms of access have 

been eliminated via a risk analysis. 

• People must only be lifted using man cages. 

• Each man cage will include integral lifting 

gear. No other lifting gear may be used for 

lifting man cages. 

• Man cages comply with AS1418.17 Design and 

Construction of workboxes


Inspection & Maintenance 

• All lifting plant and accessories must be on a 

maintenance schedule. 

• Approved testing body - test all lifting plant 

regularly. 

• All serviceable plant tagged 

• Test results entered into register of lifting plant 

and accessories by the owner of the equipment 

tested. 

• Any crane brought to site must have current 

test certificate and a pre-use safety inspection


Personal Protective Equipment 

(PPE)


Personal Protective Equipment 

• Why we use Personal Protective Equipment 

(PPE) 

• When & Where we use PPE 

• What PPE do we use 

• Who does What in relation to PPE 

(Accountabilities)


Purpose & Scope 

To ensure we reduce the risk of personal injury to an 

acceptable level by providing: 

• Appropriate PPE for all employee’s contractors and 

visitors 

• Training for people in how to use the PPE 

• Ensuring that project contractors equip their employees 

with the appropriate PPE 

• This Standard applies to ALL people performing work at 

any Hidden Valley Gold Project work site.


How will I know what’s required? 

• Hidden Valley Project Rules 

• PNG Legislation 

• Signs 

• Management Directive 

• Risk Assessment 

• JSA / SWP


TYPES OF PPE USED 

PPE is provided to protect employees from workplace hazards. 

Gloves 

Hearing 

protection 

Helmets 

Harnesses 

Respiratory 

protection 

Eye 

protection 

Use the right PPE for the job you are doing. 

NEVER USE DAMAGED PPE!!

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On site - any operational area 

Minimum Personal Protective Equipment: 

• Steel capped fully enclosed safety footwear; 

• Safety glasses with side protection; 

• Hard Hat 

• High visibility (or reflective) industrial work 

clothing meeting used during daylight hours; 

• Hearing protection in all areas demarcated as a 

noise zone.


Areas exempt from minimum PPE 

• Administration areas unless performing tasks 

requiring the use of PPE; 

• Washrooms / Showers; 

• First aid rooms; 

• Enclosed Vehicles; 

• Other areas or activities formally designated 

as exempt from the use of PPE by the relevant 

Project Manager.


Gloves 

• Any situation considered necessary by 

person doing the work or by line manager; 

based on a risk assessment.


MANUAL HANDLING 

•Always lift correctly – keep your back straight and bend your 

knees 

•Correct body and hand position – Keep the load close to your 

body 

•Warm up and stretch before lifting 

•Use team lifting techniques 

•Use mechanical aids 

•Always ask for help if you are unsure of the maximum load 

weight 

REMEMBER, Manual Lifting is the last resort


TIPS FOR SAFE LIFTING 

Size up the load 

Bend your knees 

Take small steps 

Take a firm grip 

Plan your lift from A to B 

If the load is too heavy get help 

Keep your back straight 

Take a balanced position


Fitness for Work 

• Every employee, contractor or visitor has 

an obligation to present to any Hidden 

Valley worksite in a fit state. 

• This means unaffected by drugs, alcohol or 

fatigue. 

• Zero Tolerance – you cannot enter the site 

affected by drugs or alcohol.


Fitness for work 

• No chewing of Beetle Nut on any Hidden 

Valley work site or accommodation area. 

• No person will be permitted to enter any 

Hidden Valley worksite affected by drugs or 

alcohol. 

• Random testing will be conducted on 

regular basis for drugs and alcohol.


If caught with Beetle nut 

you will be terminated. 

You have no warnings with 

Alcohol or drugs

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Thankyou! 

Remember to have a 

SAFE day!

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